Module Descriptors
PERSPECTIVES IN IS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (D/L)
COIS60673
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jonathan Westlake
Email: J.C.Westlake@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module enables students to make a critical appraisal of business systems analysis and design structured and agile methodologies including the use of unified modelling language (UML) and the business process modelling notation standard (BPMN).
The application of UML and BPMN to a business problem via Use cases, Class diagrams, State diagrams, Object sequence diagrams and business process diagrams will complete the perspective of the latest techniques in this area of business computing.
The application of UML and BPMN to a business problem via Use cases, Class diagrams, State diagrams, Object sequence diagrams and business process diagrams will complete the perspective of the latest techniques in this area of business computing.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment.
Assignment weighted at 70% (Final). (Learning outcome 3). In course assessment, 3000 words written design proposal of an individual analysis of suitable business scenarios through the use of specified object oriented analysis and design techniques. Learning Outcome 3.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1, 2). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
Assignment weighted at 70% (Final). (Learning outcome 3). In course assessment, 3000 words written design proposal of an individual analysis of suitable business scenarios through the use of specified object oriented analysis and design techniques. Learning Outcome 3.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1, 2). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
Module Learning Strategies
Directed learning supported by one to one contact with academics to encourage the student knowledge, critical thinking, and their application of that knowledge being learned. On-line materials will highlight topical issues and best practice case studies. Course content and exercises will be presented on Blackboard. The practical nature of the module is emphasised by delivery content supported by the use of on-line educational video clips and case study scenarios. Formative feedback, by email, will be given in response to regular exercises.
Module Texts
e-book available via Staffordshire University ebrary service.
Systems Analysis and Design : Techniques, Methodologies, Approaches, and Architectures
Chiang, Roger Siau, Keng Hardgrave, Bill C.
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe, Inc. 2009
eISBN: 9780765623768
Avison and Fitzgerald, Information Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques and Tools, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill (2006). ISBN 0-07-7114175
BENNETT, McROBB and FARMER (4th Edition), Object Oriented Systems and Design using UML, McGraw Hill (2010) ISBN 0-070712536-3
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, Wiley, 2006, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Systems Analysis and Design : Techniques, Methodologies, Approaches, and Architectures
Chiang, Roger Siau, Keng Hardgrave, Bill C.
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe, Inc. 2009
eISBN: 9780765623768
Avison and Fitzgerald, Information Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques and Tools, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill (2006). ISBN 0-07-7114175
BENNETT, McROBB and FARMER (4th Edition), Object Oriented Systems and Design using UML, McGraw Hill (2010) ISBN 0-070712536-3
Applied Data Communications - A Business-Oriented Approach. 4th Edition, Goldman and Rawles, Wiley, 2006, ISBN: 0-471-45177-0
Module Resources
Online Library resources
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to Internet
Argo UML tool http://argouml.tigris.org/
Business Process Modelling Notation http://www.bpmn.org/
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to Internet
Argo UML tool http://argouml.tigris.org/
Business Process Modelling Notation http://www.bpmn.org/
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.