BIT203 Systems Analysis and Design
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 2, Semester 1 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | BUS102 Introduction to IT |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
| Other resource requirements: | Students will need access to lab computers or will need their own laptops in order to carry out lab exercises and assignments. Students will need to use a UML Diagrams tool such as Lucidchart (https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/) or draw.io (https://app.diagrams.net/). |
Unit description
This unit introduces the techniques, tools, and methods used by business analysts in the analysis and design stages of systems development. It aims to develop analytical skills for Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including problem identification, feasibility analysis, systems requirements analysis, data modelling, and design models. Unified Modelling Language (UML) is explored and different analysis and design techniques are examined such as structured and object-oriented design methods and tools. Students also examine the main principles and methods used in the design phase such as input and output design, user interface design, and software architecture.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Understand and describe the various phases of Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate knowledge of analysing and designing business information systems. |
| ULO3 | Develop skills and work together in small teams to complete a fully documented and detailed analysis and design of a given business information system. |
| ULO4 | Apply appropriate models and techniques to solve business problems. |
| ULO5 | Create integrated reports using suitable models to analyse a problem and design an appropriate solution. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | System Development Life cycle (SDLC) |
| 2. | Systems requirements determination |
| 3. | User stories and identifying use cases |
| 4. | UML domain model class diagram and entity-relationship diagram |
| 5. | UML activity diagram, system sequence diagram, and state machine diagram |
| 6. | Systems design foundations |
| 7. | System architecture |
| 8. | User interface design |
| 9. | Structured and object-oriented analysis and design |
| 10. | Project planning and management |
| 11. | Agile development methods |
| 12. | Current trends and unit review |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Class Participation | 10% | 12 |
| Assessment 2: Online Quiz | 10% | 4 |
| Assessment 3: Group Assignment | 25% | 8 |
| Assessment 4: Individual Assignment | 25% | 12 |
| Assessment 5: Final Exam | 30% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.