IMS5006

Systems development methodologies

Offered subject to approval

P Darke

6 points - 2 hours per week - Second semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: IMS9001 or equivalent, IMS9003 or equivalent, and IMS9049 or equivalent - Prohibitions:SYS4230

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should have knowledge of fundamental concepts relevant to systems development and of some influential systems development methodologies; understand the organisational issues relevant to systems development; be able to evaluate and compare particular systems development methodologies; be able to recognise the usefulness and appropriateness of particular approaches to systems development in specific development situations.

Synopsis This subject is designed to provide students with an understanding of a range of approaches to systems development and knowledge of a number of specific systems development methodologies. The main topics include the evolution of systems development methodologies, frameworks for evaluating and selecting methodologies, the organisational context in which systems development takes place, productivity and quality improvement strategies, and a number of systems development approaches. These include participative development, soft systems approaches, object-oriented development, structured systems development approaches, data and information-oriented approaches, and rapid application development.

Assessment Test: 60% - Practical: 40%

Prescribed texts

Avison D E and Fitzgerald G Information systems development: Methodologies, techniques and tools 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1995

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