SYS3104

Systems analysis methods

G Shanks

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: SYS1252

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should know fundamental concepts relevant to the organisational context of systems development and some influential systems development methodologies; understand the organisational issues and human factors relevant to the practice of systems analysis; be able to evaluate and compare particular systems development methodologies; and appreciate the usefulness and appropriateness of particular approaches to systems development.

Synopsis This subject provides students with an understanding of a range of systems development methodologies. Systems analysis and its role in the systems development process are considered, as well as the organisational context of systems development. Topics include: evolution of systems development methodologies; frameworks for describing, comparing and evaluating methodologies; discussion of specific methodologies including structured analysis, information engineering, soft systems methodology (SSM), effective technical and human implementation of computer-based systems (ETHICS), structured systems analysis and design method (SSADM), and Multiview; the introduction of new information systems, technologies and methodologies; effects of CASE, prototyping, user participation and reuse on systems development; requirements acquisition techniques.

Assessment Written: 40%
* Examination (2 hours): 60%

Prescribed texts

Avison D and Fitzgerald G Information systems development: Methodologies, techniques and tools 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill 1995

Darke P SYS3104 Systems analysis methods: Course notes Monash U, 1996

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