Credit Points 10

Coordinator Simi Kamini Bajaj Opens in new window

Description Computing graduates must be able to analyse business requirements and propose a design solution to those requirements. This unit equips students with these skills by further developing previously acquired concepts on systems analysis and design. Students are introduced to novel approaches in system development including Structured, Object oriented and Agile. The Systems Development Life Cycle model is employed as the prime approach equipping students with the basic skills required for developing models for analysis, design and implementation approaches to solving information systems problems. Students will engage in authentic real-world projects to understand requirements, analyse, design and develop models and artefacts using several systems development methodologies.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Systems Analysis and Design

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Assumed Knowledge

Students should have knowledge of the fundamentals of information systems, computer systems, computer applications and information processing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain systems analysis, systems design and information systems demonstrating knowledge of governance, ethics, security in regard to their impact on information systems design and operation
2. Apply appropriate analysis and system design techniques for information systems development
3. Analyse appropriate system development approaches and methodologies
4. Communicate system requirements, solutions, and designs, in a variety of formats for diverse stakeholders
5. Collaborate in cross cultural teams and projects in an ethical, responsible, and respectful manner to meet business needs
6.  Design user interfaces, abstract models, architecture and artefacts for design using suitable tools
7. Create system security, evaluation, and implementation plan for an information system project

Subject Content

- Introduction to systems and information.
- Concepts of systems analysis and design.
- The Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- System Development methodologies
- Project management.
- Documenting Problem definition, statement, and documentation.
- Introduction to requirements gathering and analysis using several approaches such as structured, object oriented and agile
- Requirements models
- System Design solutions
- Human computer interaction
- Data Design
- Software and system architecture
- Implementation issues.
- Information systems governance, consumer and information security and professional ethics
- Systems Development Documentation.