Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to systems concepts. Epistemological mode of 'systems' contrast with ontological mode. Organisational context of Information requirements analysis. Problems and issues in analysing user information needs. The systems development and Information requirements process. Traditional and contemporary approaches to information systems requirements determination. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand systems concepts. Differentiate between ontological and epistemological notions. Develop Information Requirements (IR) from a Case Study using Soft Systems Methodology (SSM). Appreciate that the process of developing IR is a process of enquiry, learning and critical reflection. Use SSM for undertaking Information Analysis and Information Systems Development. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Checkland P.B. and Scholes J., (1990), Soft Systems Methodology In Action, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Jayaratna N., (1994), Understanding and Evaluating Methodologies - NIMSAD - A Systemic Framework, Maindenhead, McGraw-Hill Book Company. ChecklandP.B., (1981), Systems Thinking, Systems Practice, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Wilson B., (1984), Systems - Concepts, Methodologies and Applications, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons. Stowell F.A (Ed.), (1995), Information Systems Provision - The Contribution of Soft Systems Methodology, McGraw-Hill Information Systems, Management and Strategy Series, Maidenhead, McGraw-Hill Book Company Europe. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Written Assignment 1 40%, Written Assignment 2 40%, Written Assignment 3 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | 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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