Module Descriptors
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT METHODS
COIS50819
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Euan Wilson
Email: E.D.Wilson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT - GROUP weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A group assignment weighted at 50% - to construct a prototype that satisfies user requirements following the techniques outlined above assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Assignment length to be no more than 30 sides of A4.
An examination length 2 hours weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2.
An examination length 2 hours weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2.
Module Indicative Content
* Structured Techniques for analysis and design using a method such as SSADM
* 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
* Implementation of a Database to include queries, forms and reports to meet user requirement specification
* 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.
* 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
* Implementation of a Database to include queries, forms and reports to meet user requirement specification
* 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
Module delivery is 2 lectures and 1 tutorial per week.
This module provides in-depth study of a traditional approach to systems analysis, design and implementation through a case study.
Practical work will be based on a case study, working in small teams, to analyse, design and implement a simple prototype.
Integration of principles of HCI is achieved within the prototype produced.
A discussion of alternative approaches for multimedia and web-based approaches is considered towards the end of the module.
Pointers to useful resources and appropriate documentation for student centred learning will be supplied.
This module provides in-depth study of a traditional approach to systems analysis, design and implementation through a case study.
Practical work will be based on a case study, working in small teams, to analyse, design and implement a simple prototype.
Integration of principles of HCI is achieved within the prototype produced.
A discussion of alternative approaches for multimedia and web-based approaches is considered towards the end of the module.
Pointers to useful resources and appropriate documentation for student centred learning will be supplied.
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
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 level 1 Systems Analysis and Design or equivalent.