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307777 (v.2) Systems Analysis 501
Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | System analysis methods including modelling data, process, and object. A variety of system development approaches using agile development including rapid application development, joint application development, and prototyping. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood the main concepts associated with managing information systems and their development. Used appropriate techniques to construct conceptual data model, physical, logical process model, and function models. Demonstrated knowledge of traditional and contemporary systems development methodologies and approaches. Created a Requirement Specification Report which includes business objectives, an information systems specification, a developmentplan and financial justification. Professionally presented proposals to management. |
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: | Dennis, A. and Wixom, B.H., (2000), Systems Analysis and Design, John Wiley and Sons Incorporated. Hawryszkiewycz, I., (1998), Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, 4th ed., Prentice Hall. Kendall, J.E. and Kendall, J.E., (2001), Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, 5th ed., Prentice-Hall. Lejk, M. and Deeks, D., (2002), An Introduction to Systems Analysis Techniques, Pearson Education Limited. McConnell, S., (1999), Rapid Development - Taming Wild Software Schedules, Microsoft Press. Robinson, B. and Prior, M., (1995), Systems Analysis Techniques, International Thomson Computer Press. Schwalbe K., (2002), Information Technology Project Management, 2nd ed., Course Technology. Simsion, G., (2001), Data Modeling Essentials, Analysis, Design, and Innovation, The Coriolis Group. Valacich S., George J.F. and Hoffer J.A., (2001), Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall. http://cw.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/valacich/ |
Unit Texts: | Shelly, G., Cashman, T., and Rosenblatt, H. (2003) Systems Analysis and Design, Fifth Edition, Thomson Course Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 50%. Presentation 10%. Written Assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20305 Systems Analysis and Design | 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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