GCO2813

Information systems II

C F Lau

6 points
* 4 hours per week
* First semester
* Gippsland and distance
* Prerequisites: GCO1813 or GCO2852
* Prohibitions: CFR2161, SYS2071, SYS2161

Objectives Students completing this subject should be able to describe the principles of systems design; understand and apply the various techniques and tools used in design methodologies; produce basic designs of systems and networks; understand systems implementation and maintenance issues; be aware of the challenges facing IT managers.

Synopsis Review of the systems development process; tools, approaches and role of design; design of user interface, programs, files and data bases; control and security; basic design and architecture of distributed systems; data communication requirements; implementation and maintenance, training and planning for implementation evaluation; challenges facing IT managers.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60%
* Other assessment modes: 40%

Prescribed texts

Whitten, Bentley and Barlow Systems analysis and design methods 3rd edn, Irwin, 1994