Faculty of Arts, Business and Law School of Business Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Dr Jacqui Blake Office: K2.16 Phone No: +61 7 5430 1108 Email: jblake@usc.edu.au Course outline Code: ICT310 Title: Systems Analysis and Design 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This advanced course introduces you to a range of concepts used in the analysis and design of complex information systems. You will gain practical skills in modelling systems from the process and object perspectives as well as an understanding of the approaches that can be used when undertaking a holistic analysis and design project. 1.2 Course content Requirements Elicitation Use Case Descriptions Process Modelling o Data Flow diagrams Systems Methodologies and Approaches Object Modelling o UML Diagrams Use Case Diagrams Activity Diagrams Sequence Diagrams Communication Diagrams Class Diagrams Object Diagrams Human Computer Interaction Object Oriented Design The Role of the Systems Analyst 2. Unit value 12 units
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Demonstrate advanced system analysis and design using structured and object oriented approaches. Test, analyse and justify the selection of the most appropriate system development approach for the project. Communicate a clear, coherent and independent exposition of systems analysis and design. 1, 2 and 3 Knowledgeable. Engaged. 2 and 3 Creative and critical thinkers. 2 Empowered. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions 4.2 Pre-requisites (ICT112 and ICT115) or ICT221 4.3 Co-requisites 4.4 Anti-requisites 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
5.2 Assessment tasks Task No. Assessment Tasks Individual or Group 1 Mid semester examination 2 Written report 3 Final examination Page 3 Weighting % Assessment Task 1: Mid semester examination What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it? Individual 15% 50 minutes Week 5 In lecture Individual 35% 2000 words Week 13 Hard copy Individual 50% 2 hours Central examination period 100% In exam venue Goal: You will demonstrate your cognitive and technical skills in systems analysis and design. Product: Multiple choice /short answer questions. Format: A fifty minute closed book examination held in week 6, comprising questions from the information obtained during the computer workshop activities, lecture material and additional readings specified during the lecture series. Criteria Fifty minute closed book examination comprising questions from the information obtained during the computer workshop activities, lecture material and additional readings specified during the lecture series. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Problem solving Assessment Task 2: Written report Goal: You will demonstrate your cognitive and technical skills in object-oriented analysis and design of systems. Product: Business report with systems analysis and design modelling diagrams. Format: You are to write a report that includes an outline of systems requirements for an information systems solution to a business case study. This report will discuss methodologies and include models of the solution using unified modelling language. Criteria Criteria will be provided in the lecture and assignment guidelines. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Problem solving
Assessment Task 3: Final examination Page 4 Goal: You will reflect on what you have learned from assessment tasks 1 and 2. Product: Examination Format: The final two (2) hour exam will be conducted at the end of the semester at a time and place to be announced by Student Administration. Criteria Two hour closed book examination comprising questions from the information obtained during the computer workshop activities, lecture material and additional readings specified during the lecture series. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Applying technologies Problem solving 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Plagiarism In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Blackboard, are electronically checked through SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours On campus lecture: 1 hour per week in week 1-13 On campus computer workshop: 2 hours per week in week 1-13 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 1
6.3 Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content Week / will I learn? Module Page 5 1 System Modelling Requirements Gathering activity Process Modelling Data Flow Diagrams using Case Study 2 Requirements Gathering Use Cases Requirements Gathering activity 3 Use Cases Process Modelling Data Flow Diagrams using Case Study 4 Domain modelling Domain Class Diagrams 5 Mid Semester Exam 6 Extending the requirements model 7 Monday, 17 th April Easter Monday Public Holiday 8 Tuesday, 25 th April ANZAC Day Public Holiday 9 Monday, 1 st May Labour Day Public Holiday Mid Semester Break Design and design activities Designing the graphical user interface Approaches to System analysis and Design What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities To be provided on Blackboard Text use case, activity diagrams and sequence diagrams Designing the environment discussion Computer Workshop Exercise 1, Chapter 2 Computer Workshop Exercise 2, Chapter 3 Computer Workshop Exercise 3, chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 GUI Design activities chapter 7 Object Modelling Activity Diagrams and Methodology activities Chapter 8 10 Object Oriented design Design classes Chapter 10 principles 11 Object Oriented design Use case realisation chapter 11 principles Continued 12 Implementing the system Deployment activities Chapter 13 and discussion 13 Course Review UML Review Course Review and Examination Preparation Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.
Page 6 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Satzinger, JW, Jackson, RB & Burd SD 2016, 7 th edn Systems Analysis and Design: in a changing world Summers, J & Smith, B. 2009 Communication Skills Handbook: How to succeed in written and oral communication Course Technology Wiley, Singapore* (*Later editions are acceptable). 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements 7.4 Risk management Health and safety risks have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to research and understand risks of specific courses and to review the USC s health and safety principles by viewing the online induction training for students. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. General enquiries In person: Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1) USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au