| Module Identifier |
IL33610 |
| Module Title |
SYSTEMS AND PROJECT METHODOLOGIES |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mrs Christine J Urquhart |
| Semester |
Semester 2 |
| Pre-Requisite |
IL33010 |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 15 Hours |
| |
Seminars / Tutorials | 5 Hours |
| Assessment |
Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
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Semester Assessment | Report Of Student: Report (1,500 words) or equivalent | 50% |
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
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Analyse and assess information users' views in a systematic manner using e.g. rich pictures, conceptual models, cognitive mapping;
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Explain how to cope with changes, identifying organisational benefits and potential problems associated with information systems implementation;
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Describe the main features of structured systems analysis methodologies:
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Explain entity modelling, normalisation, entity life histories and data flow diagrams;
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Explain the main features of some object-oriented analysis techniques;
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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.
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Consultation
Ambler, S. W. (1998)
Process patterns: building large-scsale systems using object technology. Cambridge; Cambridge University press
Avgerou, C. and Cornford, T. (1998)
Developing information systems: concepts, issues and practice. 2nd. Basingstoke: Macmillan
Avison, D. E. and Fitzgerald, G. (1995)
Information systems development; methodologies, techniques and tools. 2nd. London: McGraw-Hill
Avison, D. E. and Shah, H. (1997)
The information systems development cycle: a first course in information systems. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Bellin, D. and Suchman S. S. (1997)
The CRC card book. Reading, Mass: Addison Wesley
Bennett, S., McRobb, S. and Farmer, R. (1999)
Object oriented systems analysis and desigin using UML. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Bentley, C. (1997)
Introducing SSADM4+. London: Stationary Office
Bentley, C. (1998)
Practical PRINCE 2. London: Stationary Office
Black, K. (1995)
Project management for library and information service professionals. London: Aslib
Booch, G., Martin, R. and Newkirk, J. (1999)
Object-oriented analysis and design with applications. Menlo Park, CA: Addison-Wesley
Britton, C. and Doake, J. (1996)
Software system development: a gentle introduction. Maidenhead:; McGraw-Hill
Brown, D. W. M. (2000)
An introduction to object-oriented analysis: objects and UML in plain English. 2nd. Chichester: John Wiley
Burke, R. (1999)
Project management: planning & control techniques. 3rd. Chichester: John Wiley
Checkland, P. B. (1981)
Systems thinking, systems practice. Chichester: John Wiley
Checkland, P. B. and Scholes, J. (1990)
Soft systems methodology in action. Chichester: John Wiley
Checkland, P. and Holwell, S. (1998)
Information, systems and information systems: making sense of the field. Chichester; John Wiley
Dewitz, S. (1996)
Systems analysis and design and the transition to objects. London: McGraw-Hill
Eden, C., Jones, S. and Sims, D. (1983)
Messing about in problems: an informal approach to their identification and management. Oxford: Pergamon Press
Eva, M. (1994)
SSADM Version 4: a users's guide. 2nd. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Flynn, D. (1997)
Information system requirements. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Fowler, M. (with Scott, K). (1998)
UML distilled: applying the standard object modeling language. Harlow: Addison Wesley Longman
Goodland, M. and Slater, C. (1995)
SSADM version 4: a practical approach. London: McGraw-Hill
Hawryszkiewycz, I. (1997)
Introduction to systems analysis and design. Englewood Cliffs, CA: Prentice Hall
Henderson-Sellers, B. (1997)
A book of object-oriented knowledge: an introduction to object-oriented software engineering. 2nd. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Hoffer, J. A., George, J. F. and Valacich, J. S. (1998)
Modern systems analysis and design. Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley
MacLean, R. et al. (1994)
Analysing systems: determining requirements for object-oriented development. Hemel Hempstead; Prentice Hall International (BCS Practitioner Series)
Martin, J. and Odell, J. (1995)
Object-oriented methods: a foundation. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall (NB Not UML version)
Martin, J. and Odell, J. (1996)
Object-oriented methods: a foundation. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall (NB Not UML version)
Mumford, E. (1995)
Effective system design and requirements analysis: the ETHICS approach. Basingstoke: Macmillan
Open University. (various)
T247: Working with systems. Milton Keynes: Open University
Osborne, L. N. and Nakamura, M. (1994)
Systems analysis for librarians and information professionals. Englewood, Co: Libraries Inc.
Remenyi, D., Money, A. and Twite, A. (195)
Effective measurement and management og IT costs and benefits. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Silk, D. J. (1991)
Planning IT: creating an information management strategy. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Stapleton, J. (1997)
Dsdm Dynamic Systems Development Method: the method in practice. Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley
Stowell, F. and West, D. (1994)
Client-led design: a systematic approach to information system definition. London: McGraw-Hill
Stowell, F. (ed.). (1995)
Information systems provision: the provision of soft systems methodology. London: McGraw-Hill
Taylor, D. (1998)
Object technology: a manager's guide. Reading, Mass: Addison Wesley
Tudor, D. J. and Tudor, I, J. (1995)
Systems analysis and design: a comparison of structured methods. Oxford: NCC Blackwell
Ward, J. (1995)
Principles of information systems management. London: Routledge
Willcocks, L. P, Feeny, D. F and Islei, G. (1997)
Managing IT as a strategic resource. London: McGraw-Hill
Yeates, D. and Cadle, J. (1996)
Project management for information systems. London: Financial Times Management
Journals
Information Systems Journal (e-journal).