CSE1ISX
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CSE1ISX
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to the concept of an information system (IS) including file design, input/output/interface design, file conversion and implementation techniques. This subject deals with systems development life cycle as a framework for IS development and emphasises the role and involvement of users in an IS project. The use of appropriate fact-finding techniques in systems analysis and an introduction to data flow and E-R modelling are covered. Several information system case studies are used to illustrate the concepts introduced. Students will receive hands-on experience in the construction of a small information system using a suitable prototyping tool.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in SBAIO.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Systems Analysis and Design | Prescribed | Scott Tilley; Harry J. Rosenblatt, 11th Edition, 2017 | Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Use a generalised model of an information system (IS) to analyse, identify and effectively describe the components of a simple real-life information system.
- Activities:
- Reading activities from Computer Power learning content and relevant on-line chapters from the prescribed book. These will describe real-life information systems in terms of a generalized model.
02. Describe the Systems Development Life Cycle approach to developing IS.
- Activities:
- Discussions involving on-line problems and webinars to describe the various stages of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
03. Use established fact finding techniques to elicit IS requirements for a simple business scenario.
- Activities:
- Students conducting mock interviews during webinars that will help elicit information systems requirements.
04. Use Context and Level 0 Data Flow Diagrams and a System Dictionary to adequately describe the requirements for a simple IS.
- Activities:
- Self-paced online exercises and discussion forums to prepare Context and Level 0 Data Flow Diagrams.
05. Use Entity-Relationship Modelling to develop and describe a simple relational database design.
- Activities:
- Webinars and self-checking questions.
06. Critique the design of the user interface of a simple IS.
- Activities:
- Webinar and discussion forums used to suggest improvements for a user interface design.
07. Justify the choice of an implementation approach and security requirements for a new IS.
- Activities:
- Self-paced online exercise, discussion forums and webinars to propose an implementation approach.
08. Design and construct a simple IS using a prototyping tool.
- Activities:
- Self-paced tutorials on Microsoft Access from Microsoft website, webinars to develop a simple IS in Microsoft Access.
Subject options
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Online, 2017, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Week 02-13, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Week 05-16, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 16
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |
Online, 2017, Week 09-21, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 09 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Development Life-Cycle Assignment (equivalent to 1250 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements. | 30 | 02, 03 |
| System implementation justification report (equivalent to 750 words) | Students will describe the various stages of the System Development Life Cycle and use various information-gathering techniques to help elicit information systems requirements | 20 | 07 |
| Information system assignment (equivalent. to 2000 words) | An assignment on designing and developing an information system using Microsoft Access for a business | 50 | 01, 04, 05, 06, 08 |