Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
IL33610
Module Title
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-Requisite
IL33010 CS22120
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 Hours. |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 5 Hours. |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Report (1,500 words) or equivalent Report Of Student: | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
- Analyse and assess information users' views in a systematic manner using e.g. rich pictures, conceptual models, cognitive mapping;
- Explain how to cope with changes, identifying organisational benefits and potential problems associated with information systems implementation;
- Describe the main features of structured systems analysis methodologies:
- Explain entity modelling, normalisation, entity life histories and data flow diagrams;
- Explain the main features of some object-oriented analysis techniques;
- Develop a framework for adopting an appropriate methodology.
Aims
Systems analysis involves mote than recommending a computerised system to meet the information needs of a group of users. It has been described justifiably as ? a creative blend of psychology, politics and computer science ? . One aim of the modules is to help you gain an understanding of the present situation in an organisation and possible improvements, with a view to the development of a successful information strategy.
You will consider how users?' views can be collated and analysed, and how projects can be managed to minimise the risk of failure. The modules aims to enable you to ask the right questions of all those involved in systems analysis and design, whether technical experts, stall at all levels in the organisation or the customer of that organisation.
Planning and evaluating an information system requires an analytical approach and the module aims to show you how various methodologies have been developed to help those planners, designers and users of information systems obtain the best solution possible to an information problem.
You will consider how users?' views can be collated and analysed, and how projects can be managed to minimise the risk of failure. The modules aims to enable you to ask the right questions of all those involved in systems analysis and design, whether technical experts, stall at all levels in the organisation or the customer of that organisation.
Planning and evaluating an information system requires an analytical approach and the module aims to show you how various methodologies have been developed to help those planners, designers and users of information systems obtain the best solution possible to an information problem.
Transferable skills
- IT and Information Handling
- Career Needs Awareness
Reading List
Recommended ConsultationAmbler, S. W (1998) Process patterns: building large-scsale systems using object technology Cambridge; Cambridge University press Primo search Avgerou, C. and Cornford, T (1998) Developing information systems: concepts, issues and practice 2nd Basingstoke: Macmillan Primo search Avison, D. E. and Fitzgerald, G (1995) Information systems development; methodologies, techniques and tools 2nd London: McGraw-Hill Primo search Avison, D. E. and Shah, H (1997) The information systems development cycle: a first course in information systems Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Primo search Bellin, D. and Suchman S. S (1997) The CRC card book Reading, Mass: Addison Wesley Primo search Bennett, S., McRobb, S. and Farmer, R (1999) Object oriented systems analysis and desigin using UML Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Primo search Bentley, C (1997) Introducing SSADM4+ London: Stationary Office Primo search Bentley, C (1998) Practical PRINCE 2 London: Stationary Office Primo search Black, K (1995) Project management for library and information service professionals London: Aslib Primo search Booch, G., Martin, R. and Newkirk, J (1999) Object-oriented analysis and design with applications Menlo Park, CA: Addison-Wesley Primo search Britton, C. and Doake, J (1996) Software system development: a gentle introduction Maidenhead:; McGraw-Hill Primo search Brown, D. W. M (2000) An introduction to object-oriented analysis: objects and UML in plain English 2nd Chichester: John Wiley Primo search Burke, R (1999) Project management: planning & control techniques 3rd Chichester: John Wiley Primo search Checkland, P. B (1981) Systems thinking, systems practice Chichester: John Wiley Primo search Checkland, P. B. and Scholes, J (1990) Soft systems methodology in action Chichester: John Wiley Primo search Checkland, P. and Holwell, S (1998) Information, systems and information systems: making sense of the field Chichester; John Wiley Primo search Dewitz, S (1996) Systems analysis and design and the transition to objects London: McGraw-Hill Primo search Eden, C., Jones, S. and Sims, D (1983) Messing about in problems: an informal approach to their identification and management Oxford: Pergamon Press Primo search Eva, M (1994) SSADM Version 4: a users's guide 2nd Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Primo search Flynn, D (1997) Information system requirements Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Primo search Fowler, M. (with Scott, K) (1998) UML distilled: applying the standard object modeling language Harlow: Addison Wesley Longman Primo search Goodland, M. and Slater, C (1995) SSADM version 4: a practical approach London: McGraw-Hill Primo search Hawryszkiewycz, I (1997) Introduction to systems analysis and design Englewood Cliffs, CA: Prentice Hall Primo search Henderson-Sellers, B (1997) A book of object-oriented knowledge: an introduction to object-oriented software engineering 2nd Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Primo search Hoffer, J. A., George, J. F. and Valacich, J. S (1998) Modern systems analysis and design Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley Primo search Mumford, E (1995) Effective system design and requirements analysis: the ETHICS approach Basingstoke: Macmillan Primo search Remenyi, D., Money, A. and Twite, A (195) Effective measurement and management og IT costs and benefits Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann Primo search Silk, D. J (1991) Planning IT: creating an information management strategy Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann Primo search Stapleton, J (1997) Dsdm Dynamic Systems Development Method: the method in practice Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley Primo search Stowell, F. (ed.) (1995) Information systems provision: the provision of soft systems methodology London: McGraw-Hill Primo search Stowell, F. and West, D (1994) Client-led design: a systematic approach to information system definition London: McGraw-Hill Primo search Taylor, D (1998) Object technology: a manager's guide Reading, Mass: Addison Wesley Primo search Tudor, D. J. and Tudor, I, J (1995) Systems analysis and design: a comparison of structured methods Oxford: NCC Blackwell Primo search Ward, J (1995) Principles of information systems management London: Routledge Primo search Willcocks, L. P, Feeny, D. F and Islei, G (1997) Managing IT as a strategic resource London: McGraw-Hill Primo search Yeates, D. and Cadle, J (1996) Project management for information systems London: Financial Times Management Primo search Information Systems Journal (e-journal) Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6