Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to work with clients and communicate effectively with them, define a problem, and gather data, facts, opinions and information needed to solve it; outline and evaluate alternative solutions to a system development problem and perform a feasibility study including estimates of costs, time requirements, plan for the development, and the benefits expected from the system including identifying hardware and software requirements for a system; document a system design, including system flow charts, data flow diagrams and software design; implement a system, including testing, checking and debugging, and evaluate a system, identifying any weaknesses or possible enhancements as a result of experience in developing it.
Synopsis Systems analysis and design, programming, and implementation of a solution to user problems. Students may work independently or in groups under a supervising academic staff member. Requirements include presentation of and participation in two seminars, and written reports on a feasibility study, systems analysis, programming, implementation and evaluation. Students who cannot attend weekend schools for presentations must arrange a satisfactory alternative with their supervisor and client.
Assessment Feasibility study and project proposal presentation: 10% + Systems analysis and project design: 40% + Programming and documentation: 30% + Implementation: 10% + Final presentation and evaluation: 10%