SFT3030

Fourth-generation systems

(IT)

J Miller and S Tucker

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: SFT1102 or CSE1203 and COT2132 or equivalent + Prohibitions: CFR3332, SFT2204

Synopsis: Fourth-generation languages (4GL), and the application development environment using event-driven programming and DBMS. Association with data dictionary, prototyping, systems development methodologies and impact on SDLC. User0s view of 4GL: planning for success, evaluation criteria, defining strategic use, costing and benefits of 4GL, impact on the organisation. Developing systems: Test-based and Windows using current RAD tools, effective GUI design. Specific requirements and features of application environments: desk-top, mainframe, client/server, Internet.

Assessment: Assignments and practical examination: 60% + Theory examination (3 hours): 40%