Systems Analysis and Modelling (11486.1)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Systems Analysis and Modelling
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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Online
 Bruce, Canberra
UC - Canberra, Online
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit applies the theory of information systems analysis and modelling to the specification of IT-supported organisational systems. It integrates the students' knowledge of database design and human-computer interaction with functional and situational requirements to produce coherent systems specification. It describes and demonstrates the tools and techniques used to formally describe what an information system is to do, and the methods used by information systems analysts to construct these descriptions. The process of domain modelling is considered from vague systems conceptualisation using soft systems techniques through a process of refinement and verification to a Unified Modelling Language (UML) based specification for the technical system and a design for the organisational system. It examines the role of analysis and modelling in various systems development life cycles.

This unit may be co-taught with 6677 Systems Analysis and Modelling G.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Analyse IT-supported processes and hence derive appropriate system models;
2. Use abstraction as a modelling device;
3. Use international standard systems description paradigms and languages;
4. Explain the role of analysis within various systems development life cycles;
5. Understand the role of systems models in the synthesis of systems; and
6. Apply tools for managing analysis processes.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6677 Systems Analysis and Modelling G

Equivalent units

6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Semester 2 29 July 2024 Online Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
Not available

Required texts

The recommended textbooks are:

Kendall, K, & Kendall, J, 2023, Systems Analysis and Design, 11th edition, Pearson

Seidl, M, Scholz, M, Huemer, C & Kappel, G, 2015, UML @ Classroom An Introduction to Object-Oriented Modeling, Springer

These textbooks are available for loan from the university library, or for purchase online or through the campus bookshop.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

The final unit mark will be calculated by adding together the weighted scores of all assessment items (see Assessment Item Details section for assessment items and weightings).

The final unit mark will be converted into the final unit grade following the university grading schema as described in the policies and procedures.

The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task. 

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Group Member Evaluation

Adjustment of group assessment items based on individual contributions

In order to recognise the contributions of individual members in a team environment, the following process may apply:

Group project assessment will be group based and marked for the whole group.
Each individual in a group may receive an adjusted individual mark, based on the group mark and adjusted according to the relative contribution of each individual in the group. The contribution of each individual will be determined based on comments and ratings provided by other members of the group. Marks will not be adjusted to be greater than 100% of the available marks.

Learner engagement

Activity

Weekly workload (hours)

Number of weeks

Unit workload (hours)

Lecture attendance

2

12

24

Weekly topic independent study

1

12

12

Tutorial attendance

2

11

22

Quizzes (including pre-study and review)

2

5

10

Assignment 1 – Individual

-

-

25

Assignment 2 – Group

-

-

20

Assignment 3 - Group

-

-

25

Presentation - Individual

-

-

12

Total

-

-

150

Participation requirements

Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Required IT skills

Ability to use a computer, including using office productivity software. You will be expected to teach yourself how to use visualisation and modelling software including CASE tools throughout this unit, if you are not already familiar with them.

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None