GCO2813

Information systems II

C F Lau

6 points - 4 hours per week - First semester - Gippsland and distance - Prerequisites: GCO1813 or GCO2852 - Prohibitions: CFR2126, SYS1002, SYS2071, SYS2168

Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to describe the principles of systems design; understand and apply the various techniques and tools used in design methodologies; produce basic designs of systems and networks; understand systems implementation and maintenance issues; be aware of the challenges facing IT managers.

Synopsis Review of the systems development process; tools, approaches and role of design; design of user interface, programs, files and data bases; control and security; basic design and architecture of distributed systems; data communication requirements; implementation and maintenance, training and planning for implementation evaluation; challenges facing IT managers. Internet access to the university's computer systems through an internet service provider is compulsory for distance education students.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60% - Other assessment modes: 40%

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To be advised

Back to the 1999 Information Technology Handbooks