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have a good understanding of the terminologies and
concepts associated with relational DBMS;
be able to use SQL with confidence to define, load and
access data in relational databases;
understand the need for normalisation of data;
differentiate between logical and physical data
independence;
understand the strategies used in implementing a
database management system.
References
Courtney, 1.F. and Paradice, D.B. Database Systems for Management.
2nd edn, Homewood, Irwin, 1992
Date, C.J. An Introduction to Database Systems. Vol. 1,4th (1986) or
5th (1990) edn, Addison-Wesley
Kroenke, D.M. Database Processing. 4th edn, New York, Macmillan,
1992
Shepherd, J.C. Database Management Theory and Application.
05. Homewood, Irwin Inc., 1990
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E. Subject aims
3 The aim of this subject is to enable the student to understand
the significant impact that information systems may have on
an organisation strategically, tactically and operationally.
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Students will be able to know the processes by which these
2. changes may be managed.
CI
2 Subject description
Topics include:
approaches to information systems planning
g, understanding corporate culture
impact of IT on management
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managingchange
evolving systems development approaches
planning strategies
project selection including project estimation and cost
benefit analysis
project management -
team building
training
change-over
ergonomic issues - hardware, software, people
managing the use of IT
improving productivity through IT
References
Koory, J.L. and Medley, D.B. Management lnformation Systems:
Planning and Decision Making. Cinncinati, South-Western, 1987
Sager, M. Managing Advanced lnformation Systems. New York,
Prentice Hall, 1990
~~408 Systems Platforms and
Networking
Refer BT63 1
BT~I Computing for Management
No. of hours: sixteen total
Prerequisites: nil
Instruction: lectures/laboratories
Assessment: examination
Subject aims and description
To extend the students' knowledge and understanding of
information technology in various current and relevant areas.
Topics include:
financial modelling using spreadsheets
computer basics
inpuvoutput
files and databases
business information systems
data communications
data management
using information technology for competitive advantage
Textbook
None.
References
Laudon, K.C. and Laudon, J.t? Management lnformation Systems, 3rd
edn, New York, Macmillan, 1994
Capron and Perron, Computers and lnformation Systems, Benjamin1
Cummings, 1993
Stern, N.B. and Stern, R.A. Computing in the lnformation Age, New
York, Wiley, 1993
Any introductor/ information technology textbook, or book titles
typically 'Management lnformation Systems'
BT412
Refer BT502.
BT413
Refer BT503.
Current Issues in Systems Designs
Software Engineering Strategies
~ ~ 5 0 2 Current Issues in Systems Design
This subject is equal to two semester subjects
Subject aims
In this subject, some of the most recent developments and
trends in computer applications and technologies are
examined to:
encourage students to appraise critically state of the art
developments and evaluate them for relevance to their
own environment;
communicate recent systems design techniques;
provide an awareness of the anticipated directions within
the computer industry.
Subject description
Topics covered include:
systems analysis and design for the fourth and fifth
generation systems;
prototyping strategies;
integrating personal and corporate computing;
knowledge based systems.