MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
SYS3076
Systems analysis and design
6 points + One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester
+ Clayton + Prohibitions: BUS2071, CFR1252, CFR2126, CFR2161, SYS1252, SYS2151,
SYS2161, SYS2168, SYS2901
Objectives At the completion of this subject students should know the
processes of information systems analysis and design; understand how to apply
systems analysis and design techniques and project management techniques in
information systems development; be able to identify the opportunities and
potential problems in the application of information systems to solve business
problems; and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of systems development
techniques and of information systems as solutions to business problems.
Synopsis This subject covers the development of computerised information
systems. A four-stage development process is explained: requirements
determination, evaluation of alternative system solutions, design of chosen
system and implementation. The detailed activities and deliverable products of
each development stage are enumerated and any relevant techniques and tools are
explained. In particular, system modelling tools and techniques are discussed
at some length. In addition, the management of the development process is
stressed. Management activities such as planning, monitoring, coordinating and
reviewing are discussed. The impact on the development process of 4GL
development environments and CASE tools is assessed. Examples and case studies
are presented throughout to demonstrate and support the lecture material.
Assessment Written: 20% + Examinations (2 hours): 80%
Recommended texts
- Whitten J and others Systems analysis and design methods 3rd edn,
Irwin, 1994
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