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INFORMATION SYSTEMS

CSE1IS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces the concept of information systems (IS) and its components, and examines real-life IS and their role in our changing contemporary world. In the subject, students examine the development phases and methodologies utilised for constructing IS, and gain insight and practical experience with problem modelling approaches, solution design approaches, and technology options for implementing IS.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Fei Liu

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: CSE1IIT OR CSE1ITF OR BUS1MIS

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: INT1IS

Equivalent subjects: INT1IS

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Systems analysis and design.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Shelley, G., and Rosenblatt, H.

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: 11th Ed

Publisher: CENGAGE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Fundamentals of Information Systems

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Stair, R., and Reynolds, G.

Year: 2017

Edition/Volume: 9th Ed

Publisher: CENGAGE.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Systems Analysis & Design for the Global Enterprise

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Bentley L. and Whitten J.

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: 7th Ed

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Construct simplified models for various real-life information systems, including their components, which connect to their purpose within our changing contemporary world.
02. Describe the phases involved in developing an information system for various development methodologies, and justify methodology choices for various scenarios.
03. Select and demonstrate appropriate requirements gathering techniques given real-life system development scenarios.
04. Select modelling approaches and construct system analysis models for a variety of problems and stakeholder perspectives.
05. Design user interface components and data models for information systems based on analysed requirements for real-world scenarios.
06. Select and describe implementation approaches, technologies, and security requirements for a variety of information system solutions.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Egerton

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lectorial

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Student self-directed learning

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Workshop in Lab

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2.5-hour examination (2500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes60SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Two assignments each equivalent to 1,000 wordsFor assignment 1, students are required to: construct a simple model for an organisation's information system; and to justify the approaches utilised in its development. For assignment 2, students are required to: construct an analysis model; design a user interface and data model; and build a working information system prototype for a simple real-world problem scenario.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
lab/tutorial

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2.5-hour examination (2500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes60SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Two assignments each equivalent to 1,000 wordsFor assignment 1, students are required to: construct a simple model for an organisation's information system; and to justify the approaches utilised in its development. For assignment 2, students are required to: construct an analysis model; design a user interface and data model; and build a working information system prototype for a simple real-world problem scenario.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2.5-hour examination (2500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes60SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Two assignments each equivalent to 1,000 wordsFor assignment 1, students are required to: construct a simple model for an organisation's information system; and to justify the approaches utilised in its development. For assignment 2, students are required to: construct an analysis model; design a user interface and data model; and build a working information system prototype for a simple real-world problem scenario.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
lab/tutorial

LectureWeek: 31 - 42
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2.5-hour examination (2500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes60SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Two assignments each equivalent to 1,000 wordsFor assignment 1, students are required to: construct a simple model for an organisation's information system; and to justify the approaches utilised in its development. For assignment 2, students are required to: construct an analysis model; design a user interface and data model; and build a working information system prototype for a simple real-world problem scenario.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lianhua Chi

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 46 - 0
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2.5-hour examination (2500 words equivalent)Hurdle requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes60SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

Two assignments each equivalent to 1,000 wordsFor assignment 1, students are required to: construct a simple model for an organisation's information system; and to justify the approaches utilised in its development. For assignment 2, students are required to: construct an analysis model; design a user interface and data model; and build a working information system prototype for a simple real-world problem scenario.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6