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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Systems Development | |||
| Reference | CM3004 | Version | 8 |
| Created | October 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | April 2005 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to assess the different theories and methods of analysis and design that are utilised in the development of computer systems for industry. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe and use a variety of modelling techniques to model a system of interest. |
| 2 | Evaluate the different methods of Analysis and Design used in the Computing Industry today, for example (Rapid Application Development (including prototyping), DSDM, Object Oriented (RUP)and XP). |
| 3 | Apply appropriate analysis and design tools and techniques to a given case study. |
| 4 | Identify the problems which are prevalent in Computer Systems Development and explain how these are addressed by using an appropriate methodology. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| General systems theory and modelling methods. Criteria for selecting and applying development methodology. Essential characteristics and techniques of selected methodologies for example rapid application development (including prototyping), DSDM, Object Oriented and Agile Methods. The use and value of quality methods and modelling techniques in application development methodologies. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Key concepts are introduced and illustrated through lectures and directed reading. The understanding of the student is tested and further enhanced through interactive tutorials. In the laboratories the students will progress through a sequence of exercises to develop practical implementation of the theoretical ideas. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 4 |
| Description: | A closed book examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | A coursework assignment worth 45% and a practical exam worth 5%. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on a 50% weighting for C1 and 50% weighting for C2. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | 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 | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | AVISON, D., and FITZGERALD, G., 2006. Information Systems Development. 4th edition. McGraw Hill. |
| 2 | SATZINGER J.W., JACKSON, R.B., and BURD, S.D., 2012. Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (An Agile, Iterative Approach). 6th edition. Cengage Learning. |
| 3 | SOMMERVILLE Ian 20154. Software Engineering. 10th Edition Pearson. |