SSST - System Analysis and Design

System Analysis and Design

Computer Science

Information Systems

Programme(s) where module is offered

BSc Computer Science with Electrical Engineering
BSc Computer Science with Economics
BSc Computer Science with Management
BSc Computer Science with International Relations
BSc Computer Science with Political Science
BSc Information Systems with Electrical Engineering
BSc Information Systems with Economics
BSc Information Systems with Management
BSc Information Systems with International Relations
BSc Information Systems with Political Science;

Status (core, option, free choice)

Core

FHEQ Level

Unit Value

8 ECTS

Semester taught

Spring

Pre-Requisite Modules or Qualifications

None

Module Code

CSIS245

Module coordinator

Namik Mešić

Applicable From

2016

Educational Aims of the Module

This module introduces the principles and concepts of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
In particular,the introductory phases of the SDLC, including the requirements engineering, systems analysis, and systems design, are addressed in great detail.
Specific aspects of both traditional and object-oriented SDLC phases are discussed.
The module also covers a number of related issues, such as the use of modeling tools, project management standards and practices, business aspects of the SDLC, etc.
Associated project enlightens many practical aspects of the listed topics.
It also encourages team work and development of the interpersonal communication skills, which are of great importance for any successfulimplementation of the SDLC principles.

Module Outline/Syllabus

From Beginning to End: An Overview of Systems Analysis and Design
Investigating System Requirements.
Use Cases.
Domain Modeling.
Extending the Requirements Models.
Essentials of Design and the Design Discipline.
Designing User and Systems Interfaces.
Approaches to System Development.
Project Planning and Project Management.
Object-Oriented Design: Principles.
Object-Oriented Design: Use Case Realisations.
Databases, Controls and Security.
Making the System Operational.
Current Trends in Systems Development.

Student Engagement Hours

Type	Number per Term	Duration	Total Time
Lectures	30	2 hours	60 hours
Tutorials	15	2 hours	30 hours
Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours			110
Total Contact Hours			90
Total Engagement Hours			200

Assessment Method Summary

Type	Number Required	Duration / Length	Weighting	Timing / Submission Deadline
Final exam	1	180 minutes	50%	End of semester
Mid-term exam	1	90 minutes	20%	Week 8
Project (group)	1	2,000 words	20%	Week 14
Lab assignments	5	300 words	10%	Weeks 2 - 8

Module Outcomes

Teaching and Learning Strategy:

Lectures provide core information on specific topics. Lab exercises give more hands-on training into various system analysis and design problems. Group project work builds essential practical skills
Laboratory sessions use examples and solutions to illustrate the theory
Laboratory sessions provides a series of development exercises to apply andreiterate the theory
Laboratory sessions with tutor-lead support
Projects
Lectures
Learning modelling tools in the labs
Working as a team to complete a project
Project presentations

Assessment Strategy

Final exam
Mid-term exam
Laboratory sessions
Project
Laboratory sessions

Key Texts and/or other learning materials

Set text

Satzinger, J., (2014), Introduction to System Analysis and Design: An Agile, Iterative Approach, 6th Edition, Cengage Learning

Supplementary Materials

Kendall, K., Kendall, J., (2013) Systems Analysis and Design, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall
Bennett, S., McRobb, S., Farmer, R., (2010), Object-oriented systems analysis and design using UML, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill
Avison, D. Fitzgerald, G., (2006),Information systems development: methodologies, techniques and tools, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill
Maciaszek, L.A., (2007), Requirements analysis and systems design: developing information systems with UML, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley
Yeates, D.,(Ed) (2014), Business Analysis, 3rd Edition, The British Computer Society
IEEE: www.ieee.org/
Roth, R., Dennis, A., Wixom, B., (2012), System Analysis and Design, 5th Edition, Wiley
Monash University, (2010), Systems Analysis and Design Podcasts, [online], https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/fit2001-systems-analysis-design/id300366195?mt=2(Accessed 25th November 2015)

Please note

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the module and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that areprovided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module and programme can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the University of Buckingham and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Date of Production : Autumn 2016

Date approved by School Learning and Teaching Committee: 28th September 2016

Date approved by School Board of Study : 12th October 2016

Date approved by University Learning and Teaching Committee: 2nd November 2016

Date of Annual Review: December 2017

SSST Subjects