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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Information Systems for Business | |||
| Reference | CM1701 | Version | 2 |
| Created | April 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2017 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | July 2018 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module gives a general introduction to information systems, including information architecture and interface design. It provides students with practical knowledge of the information system development process, user requirements analysis and management, associated techniques and technologies with a focus on information systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain key components of information systems, information system analysis, design and implementation. |
| 2 | Describe the nature of risk to information and information systems and the main security risks associated to information systems and how these can be managed and mitigated. |
| 3 | Assess the different contexts for web systems (mobile devices, consumer devices, business applications, web, business applications, collaboration systems, games, etc.) and define a user-centred design that explicitly recognises standards and best practice, and is DDA compliant (Disability Discrimination Act). |
| 4 | Create effective verbal and visual presentations with clear and concise delivery and appropriate visualisations in order to demonstrate analytical and critical thinking. |
| 5 | Assess the different contexts for designing management information systems and define a user-centred design that explicitly recognises standards and best practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Social, professional and legal issues around information services such as DDA. Problem solving associated with discovering and learning to use cutting−edge web technologies effectively. Module content will allow for an introduction to client−side security such as user input validation. CIA triad Standards and Best Practice Guides: ISO 27001, ISO 27005 |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module uses the following delivery modes: Guided study (lectures, tutorials, and other learning materials delivered through VLE + bibliography), mentored practical work undertaken in the workplace, project work in the workplace including a design brief, personal study, group reflective sessions via VLE and at RGU Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures (physical and virtual). Theory is put into practice in the workplace guided by a mentor. The understanding of students is tested and further enhanced through virtual interactive labs and tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | Portfolio submission and written coursework based on learning from the work-based learning environment. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Presentation combining theory with work-based learning environment experience. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 50% weighting of C1 and 50% weighting of C2. An overall minimum grade of D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Practical Exam: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | No prerequisites. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MURPHY, C., CLARK R., STUDHOLME, O., and MANIAN D., 2012. Beginning HTML5 and CSS3. Apress. |
| 2 | FRAIN, B., 2015. Responsive web design with HTML5 and CSS3. Packt Publishing Ltd |
| 3 | DUCKETT J., 2014. Javascript & JQuery: Indicative Front-End Development. Wiley. |
| 4 | BOCIJ, P., GREASELY, A., HICKIE, A., 2015. Business Information Systems, 5th Ed.: Technology, Development and Management for E-Business, 5/E, Pearson Ed. |
| 5 | DUCKETT J., 2011. HTML & CSS: Design and Build Websites. Wiley. |
| 6 | CROWTHER R. & LENNON J., 2014. HTML% in Action, Manning |
| 7 | ACM Digital Library - http://dl.acm.org |
| 8 | BALTZAN, P. and PHILLIPS, A., 2016. Business driven information systems. McGraw Hill Education. |