Module Descriptors
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT - TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND METHODS (WBL VERSION)
COIS50754
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Bailey
Email: S.Bailey@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
100% Coursework consisting of a portfolio assessing Learning Outcomes 1-3.
The portfolio (a phased series of tasks) will comprise a series of practical exercises. (3000 words max.)
100% Coursework consisting of a portfolio assessing Learning Outcomes 1-3.
The portfolio (a phased series of tasks) will comprise a series of practical exercises. (3000 words max.)
Module Indicative Content
Structured Techniques using
WISDM
SSADM
RAD Approaches
Soft Systems Methods
- Typical techniques to be included are user requirements capture, process models, data models, event models and enquiry access paths
- Correlation of different views of a system, for example, process- data, process - event, data - event models
- Use of CASE tool to check for consistency
- Introduction to the concept and use of a Database Management System
- HCI overview, user skills and characteristics
- Perceptual ability including perception, cognition and memory
- Interface design considerations, including icons, screen layouts and interaction styles
- Task analysis and interface evaluation
- A comparison of multimedia and web-based approaches with the structured approach adopted for the development of a prototype
WISDM
SSADM
RAD Approaches
Soft Systems Methods
- Typical techniques to be included are user requirements capture, process models, data models, event models and enquiry access paths
- Correlation of different views of a system, for example, process- data, process - event, data - event models
- Use of CASE tool to check for consistency
- Introduction to the concept and use of a Database Management System
- HCI overview, user skills and characteristics
- Perceptual ability including perception, cognition and memory
- Interface design considerations, including icons, screen layouts and interaction styles
- Task analysis and interface evaluation
- A comparison of multimedia and web-based approaches with the structured approach adopted for the development of a prototype
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours classroom teaching is advised but the precise delivery mechanism for this module is left flexible with each centre to choose a method suitable for the students involved. It is anticipated that broad coverage of the indicative content will be achieved through seminar sessions, which will include individual and group activities, discussions and case study analysis.
Outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Where group work is essential, students will be expected to utilise the VLE and other means of electronic communication to facilitate this.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to gain and extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content not covered in depth by the classroom teaching.
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the students working through exercises and tasks in the module work-book guided by their work-based Mentor. Employer Feedback Forms will be completed by the work-based mentor with formative feedback. This feedback will be discussed at regular reviews (usually two per teaching block) with the module tutor.
Outside the classroom, students will be encouraged to discuss aspects of the module within discussion forums that are part of the VLE. These forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Where group work is essential, students will be expected to utilise the VLE and other means of electronic communication to facilitate this.
Independent study will involve directed reading in order to gain and extend knowledge in areas of the indicative content not covered in depth by the classroom teaching.
Students are encouraged to seek re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in their own workplace. Work based learning will include the students working through exercises and tasks in the module work-book guided by their work-based Mentor. Employer Feedback Forms will be completed by the work-based mentor with formative feedback. This feedback will be discussed at regular reviews (usually two per teaching block) with the module tutor.
Module Resources
A proprietary CASE tool such as SELECT SSADM
A proprietary database tool such as MS Access
A proprietary database tool such as MS Access
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00891-1 IT Skills or equivalent
Students must be in related employment and have access to a work-based Mentor.
Disqualified Combination ? CE00838-2 System Development; Tools, Techniques and Methods
Students must be in related employment and have access to a work-based Mentor.
Disqualified Combination ? CE00838-2 System Development; Tools, Techniques and Methods
Module Texts
Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, 2nd Edition, Valacich, George and Hoffer, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0131211927
Interaction Design Beyond Human Computer Interaction, Preece, Rogers & Sharp 2002, Wyllie (Essential Reading), ISBN: 0471492787
Information Systems Development, D Avison & G Fitzgerald, McGraw Hill, 2002, ISBN: 0077096266
Interaction Design Beyond Human Computer Interaction, Preece, Rogers & Sharp 2002, Wyllie (Essential Reading), ISBN: 0471492787
Information Systems Development, D Avison & G Fitzgerald, McGraw Hill, 2002, ISBN: 0077096266