System Development Methods

CT00046-3-2

Module Briefing
 Module Aim

• This module discusses how to use structured techniques and method

such as SSADM to analyse, design and implement a system that utilise a
database

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 Learning Outcome

• At the end of the module, you should able to:

– Explain the purpose, structure and scope of a traditional methodology and
select and justify appropriate methods of analysis, design and
implementation for a particular component or application.
– Analyze and develop different views of a system.
– Apply structured analysis, design and implementation techniques to
develop a simple prototype, with a suitable interface, from conception
through to implementation.
– Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental issues of HCI by applying
interface design principles to a prototype.

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 Skills Acquired

• Analytical

• ICT

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Independent and group work

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 Assessment

• A group coursework – 50%

– Group of 3-4 members

– Consists of Group and individual work

– Need to Plan, Analyze and Design an Information System (prototype)

• An exam length 2 hours – 50%

– Answer any FOUR(4) questions out of FIVE (5) questions.

– Each question carries 25 marks.

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 Major Topics Outline

• SDLC and IS Methodologies

• System Development Planning

• System Analysis

• System Design

• Design Concepts with UML

• System Construction and Testing

• System Deployment Approaches

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 Module Materials

• Recommended Text
– Essential of System Analysis and Design, 2nd Edition, Valacich, George and
Hoffer, Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0131311927

– Information System Development. D Avison & G Fitzgerald, McGraw Hill

2002, ISBN 0077096266

– Interaction Design Beyond Human Computer Interaction, Preece, Rogers &

Sharp 2002, Wyllie (Essential Reading) ISBN 0471492787

• Lecture Materials
– Available Online – Webspace2

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 Question & Answer

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 Next Session

• SDLC Concepts and Principles

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