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This subject extends the knowledge of analysis methods
gained in BT22O and BT223 and compares and contrasts the
various methods so that students will be able to select the
most relevant approach.
References
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8~334 lnformation Technology Strategies
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: any two Stage 2 Computing
subjects
Instruction: lectureltutorial
Assessment: examination/assignments
Subject aims and description
This subject examines the relationship between information
technology and its organisational context. Students will study
the ways in which information technology can be used for
competitive advantage and planning methods which
integrate information systems and business strategies. The
role of an information system as part of an overall business
plan will be examined and associated costs, benefits and risks
will be considered.
At the end of the subject the student will be able to:
understand the way that managers think and work and
the need for computer systems to improve their
effectiveness in decision-making;
justify the need for careful analysis, risk assessment and
control procedures suitable for different system
development approaches;
understand the strategic role of information technology
and the need to achieve alignment between IT and
corporate strategy.
Topics covered:
information systems theory;
decision support systems;
information systems issues for management;
information systems planning network;
the organisational role of end user computing;
aligning IT with business strategy.
References
To be advised
8~335 Business Software Engineering
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisites: BT22O Data Analysis and Design,
BT223 lnformation Systems 1
Instruction: lecture~laboratory
Assessment: examination
Subject aims and description
In this subject, students are introduced to design concepts,
principlesand methods relevant to the design of software for
information svstems. Althouqh the main emphasis is on
techniques inwidespread use, other approaches and
requirements are also covered. In particular, design methods
suited to projects where Computer-Aided Software
Engineering (CASE) will be used are studied and applied.
Because students are expected to acquire competence in
choosing and applying design techniques the unit includes a
project component in which CASE software will be used.
On completing this subject, students will be able to:
describe the process of design
state and explain the goals of information systems design
describe some important design techniques
select suitable techniques for a given situation
competently apply techniques to design simple systems
use at least one CASE software product
specify tests for proving systems
describe design techniques for CASE environments
discuss some current issues in systems design
References
Barker, R. Case and Method: Tasks and Deliverables. Wokingham,
Addison-Wesley, 1990
Barker, R. Case and Method: Entity Relationship Modelling.
Wokingham, Addison-Wesley, 1990
Barker, R. Case and Method: Function and Process Modelling.
Wokingham, Addison-Wesley, 1992
~~336 Advanced Application
Development
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisites: BT220 Data Analysis and Design,
BT224 Programming 1
Instruction: lecture/laboratory
Assessment:.assignment
Subject aims and description
This subiect ~rovidestudents with the o~~ortunitv to work
in a formal droject team environment on't'he deveiopment
and implementation of an information system.
The objective is to employ the practical skills learned in other
subjects, such as:
software engineering techniques
project control
standards development
programming
testing
migrationlchange control
By doing so, to deepen and broaden the understanding of
practical computing, and to reinforce the theory learned in
other units.
References
To be advised
~ ~ 3 3 7 Programming 2B
Prerequisite: BT227 Programming 1 B
This subject provides advanced studies in programming
methodologies and will develop knowledge gained in
Programming 1 B.