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305477 (v.1) Analysis (Systems Analysis) 200


 

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

10605 (v.3) Systems Modelling 102 or any previous version
13602 (v.2) Systems Analysis and Design 201 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

305457 (v.1) Design (User Interface and Web Design) 150 or any previous version
AND
305476 (v.1) Analysis (Problem Analysis) 150 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Process modelling and data modelling, a variety of system development approaches tools and techniques, including rapid application development, joint application development, and prototyping.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Created a Requirement Specification Report including business objectives, Information Systems specification, development plan and methodology. Used appropriate tools to construct physical and logical process models for existing and new systems and constructed conceptual and logical relational data models. Understood a variety of legacy and contemporary systems development methodologies and techniques, for example, SDLC, RAD, JAD, Prototyping, andAgile methodologies. Presented proposals to management. Developed a small system using techniques and skills learnt.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Cockburn, A., (2001), Writing Effective Use Cases, Addison Wesley. Hawryszkiewycz, I.T., (2000), Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, 6th ed., Sydney, Prentice-Hall. Highsmith, J., (2002), Agile Software Development Ecosystems, Addison Wesley. Hoffer J.A., George, J.F. and Valacich, J.S., (2002), Modern Systems Analysis and Design, 3rd ed., (International Edition), Addison Wesley Longman Publishing Company. Morrison, J. and Morrison, M., (2002), Enhanced Guide to ORACLE 8i., Thomson Learning, Course Technology. Schwalbe, K., (2000), Information Technology Project Management, Course Technology. Simsion, G.C., (2001), Data Modeling Essentials - Analysis. Design and Innovation, 2nd ed. The Corolis Group, Technology Press.

Unit Texts:

Satzinger, J.W, Jackson, R.B, and Bard, S.D., (2002), Systems Analysis and Design in a Changing World. Course Technology, Thompson Learning.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 - Group Requirements Specification Report 20%. Assignment 2 - Group Final Report and Presentation 25%. Final Examination 50%. Study Plan Reflection 5%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Joondalup CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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