Module Descriptors
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (E-LEARNING)
COIS70616
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
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
Nature of organisations including: IT requirements, major information flows within them and the role of the IS function.
Techniques for investigating systems including: Interviewing, statistical analysis of data, questionnaire design and analysis.
The Development Lifecycle including: project lifecycles, project development standards and quality assurance.
System modelling including: the use of an appropriate structured methodology that incorporates entities, their attributes and relationships, functions and their logical and time dependent relationships, e.g. SSADM.
Specification and design of a physical model including: mapping logical models to physical, checking for normalisation, specification of functions both automatic and manual, human-computer interface (HCI) specification, quantification and evaluation of alternative solutions, other design considerations.
Implementation of systems design including: prototyping, use of RDBMS, CASE tools, query languages and interface builders.
Security issues including approaches to enhance both hardware and software security, the Data Protection Act, etc., and its implications for IS.
Professional issues including the professional skills expected of a systems developer.
Techniques for investigating systems including: Interviewing, statistical analysis of data, questionnaire design and analysis.
The Development Lifecycle including: project lifecycles, project development standards and quality assurance.
System modelling including: the use of an appropriate structured methodology that incorporates entities, their attributes and relationships, functions and their logical and time dependent relationships, e.g. SSADM.
Specification and design of a physical model including: mapping logical models to physical, checking for normalisation, specification of functions both automatic and manual, human-computer interface (HCI) specification, quantification and evaluation of alternative solutions, other design considerations.
Implementation of systems design including: prototyping, use of RDBMS, CASE tools, query languages and interface builders.
Security issues including approaches to enhance both hardware and software security, the Data Protection Act, etc., and its implications for IS.
Professional issues including the professional skills expected of a systems developer.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment.
Assignment weighted at 70%. (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4). In course assessment, 3000 words written systems analysis and design model for a business scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1,2, 3 and 4). 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%. (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4). In course assessment, 3000 words written systems analysis and design model for a business scenario.
A portfolio weighted at 30% (learning outcomes 1,2, 3 and 4). 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 Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Avison and Fitzgerald, Information Systems Development: Methodologies, Techniques and Tools, McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 4 edition (1 Mar 2006)
ISBN 0-07711-417-5
Access 2007 in Easy Steps. Unswairth, Andrew (2007) Computer Step ISBN 1-84078-320-6
SQL in Easy Steps. McGrath, Mike (2005) Computer Step ISBN 1-84078-296
For other texts refer to module website.
ISBN 0-07711-417-5
Access 2007 in Easy Steps. Unswairth, Andrew (2007) Computer Step ISBN 1-84078-320-6
SQL in Easy Steps. McGrath, Mike (2005) Computer Step ISBN 1-84078-296
For other texts refer to module website.
Module Resources
Access to the online library, journals and web-based resources.
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to a PC and Internet connection
Appropriate modelling tool e.g. QSEE Superlite
RDBMS e.g.Access or MySQL
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to a PC and Internet connection
Appropriate modelling tool e.g. QSEE Superlite
RDBMS e.g.Access or MySQL
Module Learning Strategies
On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies.
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Appropriate software applications for systems analysis will be used.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Appropriate software applications for systems analysis will be used.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning