Information systems I
J Hewson
6 points * 4 hours per week * Second semester * Gippsland/Distance * Corequisites: GCO1063 * Prohibitions: BUS2071, CFR1305, SYS1001
The subject aims to examine and explain the nature of information and its use in decision making; the way that information is organised, stored and processed by modern information technology; the processes of systems development, analysis and design of information systems; some guidelines for good program development. The detailed syllabus includes the systems development life cycle illustrated with case studies: problem definition; feasibility study; current system analysis; new system design, logical design, physical design; programming, debugging, testing; implementation and evaluation; maintenance. Analysis and design tools: interview and questionnaire; organisation charts; systems flow charts; data flow diagrams; entity-relationship diagrams, structure charts; documentation standards; forms design and screen formatting; file design; data dictionary; structured methods, prototyping, CASE tools.
Assessment
Examination (3 hours): 60% * Other assessment modes: 40%
Prescribed texts
To be advised