CSE2204

Fourth-generation systems

(IT)

J Miller and S Tucker

4 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: CSE1203 or SFT1102 and COT2132 or CSE2132, or equivalent + Prohibitions: CFR3332, CSE3204, SFT2204, SFT3030

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. User's view of 4GL: planning for success, evaluation criteria, defining strategic use, costing and benefits of 4GL, impact on the organisation. Developing systems: use of current RAD tools with effective GUI design. Specific requirements and features of application environments: desk-top, mainframe, client/server, Internet.

Assessment: Assignments and practical examination: 60% + Theory examination (2 hours): 40%