Skip navigation to main content

You are here: UNE Home / Course and Unit Catalogue / 2010 / A-Z / COMP486

Sub sections:

Quick Search

Quick Links

Year:

COMP486 System Analysis and Design

Updated: 30 March 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
ISBT Melbourne ISBT Summer On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 1 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
ISBT Sydney ISBT Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
ISBT Sydney ISBT Summer On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions COMP286 or COMP514 or COMP586
Notes
Combined Units COMP286 - System Analysis and Design
Coordinator(s) Kankana Chakrabarty (kchakrab@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit concentrates on a methodical approach towards analysing and designing information systems. The topics include SDLC, use case modeling, feasibility, project scheduling, information gathering through interactive and unobtrusive methods, prototyping, the analysis process including DFD's and process specifications.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Systems Analysis and Design
ISBN: 9780132240857
Kendall, K.E. and Kendall, J.E., Prentice Hall 7th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Semester 1 and ISBT Semesters 1, 2 and ISBT Summer , On and Off Campus
Referenced Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Systems Analysis and Design for the Global Enterprise
ISBN: 9780071107662
Bentley, L.D. and Whitten, J.L., McGraw-Hill 7th ed. 2007
Note: Available from the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 1 and ISBT Semesters 1, 2 and ISBT Summer , On and Off Campus
Modern Systems Analysis and Design
ISBN: 9780135094891
Hoffer, J.A., George, J.F. and Valacich, J.S., Prentice Hall 6th ed. 2011
Note: Available from the Dixson Library, UNE
Text refers to: Semester 1 and ISBT Semesters 1, 2 and ISBT Summer , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 10% ISBT On Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Assignment 1 10% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Assignment 2 10% ISBT On Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 2 10% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 3 10% ISBT On Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 3 10% On/Off Campus
Assessment Notes
Short answers
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 70% ISBT On Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 70% On/Off Campus
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate his/her knowledge in the systems development process and the essentials of design;
  2. apply his/her knowledge in conducting investigations and performing feasibility studies;
  3. apply his/her knowledge in using systematic and structured information systems development methodologies;
  4. demonstrate his/her knowledge in efficiently acquiring users' requirements and performing the necessary analysis;
  5. apply the techniques for comparing costs and benefits;
  6. design effective input/output and accurate data entry procedures;
  7. demonstrate his/her knowledge in the area of IS implementation procedures;
  8. apply his/her knowledge towards the quality assurance approaches.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge relevant to the design of information systems. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Practised and assessed in assignment solutions. Practised in bulletin board participation. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Unit involves skills in online learning, literature research and computer skills. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Unit concerns analysis and solution of information technology problems. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Some ethical issues are discussed. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Unit concerns a team approach to software solutions. 		True
   

Email to a friend