SYS2071

Systems analysis and design

M Atchison

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: BUS1021 or SYS1001
* Prohibitions: BUS2071, CFR1252, CFR2126, CFR2161, SYS1002, SYS1252, SYS2001, SYS2151, SYS2161, SYS2168, SYS3076

Objectives At the completion of this subject students should know some of the main techniques used in the analysis and design of information systems, and in the management of information systems development projects; understand how to apply systems analysis and design techniques in the practice of information systems development; be able to critically analyse the suitability of the process and techniques being employed in an information systems development project; and recognise the strengths and weaknesses of systems development techniques and of information systems as solutions to business problems.

Synopsis The subject aims to introduce students to the key basic principles and techniques of systems analysis and design, and the ways in which they are employed in the development of information systems to meet the needs of organisations. It focuses particularly on the role that business managers are expected to play in system development. The main topics addressed include the role of information systems in organisations, the process of system development, system development methods and methodologies, the basic philosophy of system modelling, modelling techniques, requirements determination and specification, the philosophy and techniques of systems design, implementation and maintenance, issues in information systems project management.

Assessment Practical assignment: 40%
* Examination: 60%

Recommended texts

Whitten J L, Bentley L D and Barlow V M Systems analysis and design methods 3rd edn, Irwin, 1994