CFR2307

Systems prototyping

Lindner

4 points - 3 hours per week - Second semester - Peninsula - Prerequisites: CFR1123 or equivalent - Prohibitions: SYS2190, SYS2194

Objectives After completing this subject students should understand and know about prototyping and rapid application development; understand and know about the use of tools, techniques, methods and people in rapid application development; and be able to use an appropriate tool to build a system prototype.

Synopsis The rapid application development approach to information systems development. Techniques used in rapid application development; joint application development (JAD) sessions, analysis and design techniques, prototyping. Tools used in rapid application development; application generators, database languages, computer-assisted systems engineering (CASE) tools. Rapid application development methodologies. Organisational environments necessary for rapid application development.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 50% - Practical work: 50%

Recommended texts

Jennings R Using Access 95 special edn, Que, 1995
Martin J Rapid application development Macmillan, 1992

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