INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CSE1ISX
2020
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.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SBAIO, SBACTO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
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
Information Systems
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Didasko Digital
Year: 2019
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Didasko
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 and Design
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Scott Tilley; Harry J. Rosenblatt
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: 11th Edition
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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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
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 13
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 50 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 50 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 17
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 48
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Analysis Assignment (1,250-words equivalent)A report that covers the system requirements and analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Stages of SDLC Assignment (750-words equivalent)This assignment covers the final stages of the System Development Life Cycle. Written documentation that outlines the whole system including testing plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO6 |
Systems design Assignment (2,000-words equivalent)An assignment focuses on designing an information system for a business. Students are required to submit design documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |