Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives After completing this subject students should understand and know about prototyping and rapid application development; understand and know about the use of tools, techniques, methods and people in rapid application development; and be able to use an appropriate tool to build a system prototype.
Synopsis The rapid application development approach to information systems development. Techniques used in rapid application development; joint application development (JAD) sessions, analysis and design techniques, prototyping. Tools used in rapid application development; application generators, database languages, computer-assisted systems engineering (CASE) tools. Rapid application development methodologies. Organisational environments necessary for rapid application development.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 50% + Practical work: 50%