GCO7832

Information systems II

C F Lau

6 points - First semester - Distance - Prerequisites: GCO7825 Prohibitions: SYS7510, CFR7212

Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to acknowledge the importance of the interrelationship between the business plan and the information systems plan; understand the various techniques and tools used in project management and in design methodologies; produce basic designs of systems networks; and recommend suitable controls and prepare implementation guidelines for a new system.

Synopsis Review of the systems analysis process, tools, and role of the analyst. Project selection and management. Cost-benefit and cost control. Systems methodologies and application development tools. Basic design of distributed and on-line systems. Data communication requirements. Implementation: training and planning for implementation. Evaluation. Systems security and control. Internet access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service provider is compulsory.

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

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To be advised

Back to the 1999 Information Technology Handbooks