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305478 (v.1) Analysis (Adaptive Methodologies) 300
Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 2787 (v.9) Information Analysis 311
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Syllabus: | Exploration at an advanced level of adaptive business oriented analysis methodologies. Methodological frameworks are explored, along with a systems approach to organisational analysis. From an appreciation of ontological and epistemological concepts, students work with a case applying a situation-driven adaptive methodology. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Obtained a good understanding of systems and systemic forms of analysis, analysed a case study using SSM to determine requirements, have an appreciation of methodological frameworks. Become able to differentiate between ontological and epistemological philosophical stances. Appreciated action learning cycles that link theory with practice, learn about facilitation and critical reflection in the context of applying the methodology, understood the place of adaptive methodologies within the process of systems analysis. Demonstrated the ability to apply epistemological and ontological concepts of systems to address and structure potential problem situations as evidenced in the case study/ case studies and/ or major assignment. Appreciated and articulated different worldviews as evidence through case study work, used an adaptive methodology such as SSM as a process of learning and enquiry and undertaken critical reflection of the task, the process methodology and self as analyst/facilitator. |
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: | Checkland, P.B. (1999). Soft Systems Methodology - A 30-Year Retrospective In Soft Systems Methodology in Action By Peter Checkland and Jim Scholes, Wiley. Checkland, P.B., (1981). Systems Thinking - Systems Practice. England, Wiley. Checkland, P.B. and Holwell, S. (1998). Information, Systems and Information Systems - Making Sense of the Field. Chichester, Wiley. Davies, L.J. and Ledington, P. W.J. (1991). Information in Action - Soft Systems Methodology. London, Macmillan. Guba, E.G. and Lincoln, Y.S. (1994). Competing Paradigms in Qualitative Research. In Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. Handbook of Qualitative Research. Sage Publications, California. Hirschheim, R.A. and Klein, H.K.K. (1994). Realising Emancipatory Principles In Information Systems Development - The Case of Ethics. MIS Quarterly. Jayaratna, N. (1994). Understanding and Evaluating Methodologies - NIMSAD A Systemic Framework. London, McGraw-Hill. Stowell, F.A (Ed.), (1995) Information Systems Provision. The Contribution of Soft Systems Methodology, Maidenhead, Berkshire, McGraw-Hill. |
Unit Texts: | Checkland, P.B and Scholes, J. (1990), Soft Systems Methodology in Action, Chichester, Wiley. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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