Monash University

Leader: Peter O'Donnell

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct the design and implementation phases in systems development. Design topics include: Transition from Analysis to Design; Preparation and Selection of design alternatives; Definition of System architecture requirements; Design Strategies-Structured, Object-oriented, Design patterns; Object-oriented design modelling; Interface Design; Systems security and access controls. Implementation topics include: Implementation planning, testing overview; data conversion; training; documentation-user and help systems; systems installation; transition to maintenance.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will demonstrate an understanding of:

1. The purpose and objectives of the systems design and implementation phases of the systems development lifecycle, and the activities which they involve;
2. The purpose, strengths and weaknesses, and the use of the main techniques which are used in systems design and implementation;
3. The key issues involved in systems design and implementation.

At the completion of this unit students will:

1. Recognise the value of a team-based approach to the development of information systems;
2. Value the importance of the systems design and implementation phases of the systems development lifecycle;
3. Appreciate the importance of a systematic approach to the design and implementation phases of systems development.

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Prepare suitable design and implementation approach alternatives to the development of a business system
2. Use basic design techniques in the development of elements of an information system;
3. Prepare and present a design specification for a business system;
4. Prepare and present an implementation plan for a business system;
5. Construct and implement a quality business system;
6. Develop expertise in IT practitioner tools.

At the completion of thus unit students will be able to:

1. Work effectively as part of a team responsible for carrying out systems design and implementation activities;
2. Present oral and written design and implementation deliverables with confidence to the relevant stakeholders.

Assessment

Examination: 60% (formal examination and unit tests), Assignments: 40%

Contact hours

Lecture: 2hrs/week, studio: 3hrs/week

Prerequisites

FIT1002 or CSE1203 or IMS1906 or equivalent and FIT1004 or CSE2132 or IMS1907 or equivalent and FIT2001 or CSE1205 or IMS1805 or equivalent

Prohibitions

BUS2021, BUS2071, GCO2813, IMS2805, SYS2161, SYS2168, CSE3308, BUS2071, CSC3151, GCO2816, CPE2003, CSE2200, FIT2005