615-347 Application Environments

Note

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

615-245 Systems Analysis and Design, 615-237 Telecommunications Concepts.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Implementation of an information system on a computer requires documentation, coding, testing and commissioning of a suite of programs, the applications, in a chosen hardware, software and business environment. The information systems development processes must be matched to the development methodology, and the application environment and implementation be tailored to suit not just organisational structure but characteristics of the underlying computer systems and associated support software. This subject provides an overview of the main elements of the development, implementation and maintenance processes for IS applications; the main characteristics and features of computer systems and support software on which the applications are constructed; tools and techniques available in common applications environments for systems design, development, implementation and management, including computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW); and provide practical experience in the development, management and use of an Information Systems application in a number of common environments.

At the successful conclusion of the subject, the student will:

• have developed an understanding of the major characteristics of computer systems and the ways these support the development and management of information systems;

• have implemented a small information system on a number of commercially important computer systems platforms, historic and current;

• have used a number of CSCW applications in support of the development process.

Assessment

A 2-hour end of semester written examination. Group and Individual Project Work to average 4 hours per week throughout the semester. Weighting of assessment components to be announced at the commencement of the subject.