Systems Analysis and Modelling (11486.2)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Systems Analysis and Modelling
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Online real-time
On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Information Technology & Systems 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 explores how IT-supported systems are analysed and described in the context of IT projects. This unit explores the techniques that are used to gather and record requirements and stakeholder needs. These techniques are used to describe what information systems do and are used by business and systems analysts to construct system descriptions. The process of system modelling is considered from initial systems conceptualisation using soft systems techniques, then further refined using data-oriented and object-oriented approaches, including a Unified Modelling Language (UML) based specification for the system.

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 systems and derive appropriate models;
2. Develop relevant models of IT systems using appropriate levels of abstraction;
3. Apply international standard systems description paradigms and languages to describe IT systems;
4. Explain the role of analysis in the lifecycle of IT projects; and
5. Describe how various models synthesise into a complete IT system specification.


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.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online real-time Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 Online real-time Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 Online real-time Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 Online real-time Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

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

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

  • Guided - Students will be guided in how GenAI must/may be used in completing the assessment as detailed in the unit outline and assessment instructions. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC

 

All use of GenAI must be cited (in-text) and referenced (in the reference list) according to the UC Referencing Guide, with appendicies summarising any prompts and output received from GenAI (as this information would otherwise not be available to the marker).

GenAI (and any other sources or reference material, other than your previous assessment submissions) is not permitted during the Interview assessment task.

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.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Activity

Weekly workload (hours)

Number of weeks

Unit workload (hours)

Module activities including viewing topic videos

1

12

12

Workshop attendance

2

12

24

Tutorial attendance

2

11

22

Individual study

1

12

12

Assessment 1 - Tutorial tasks and Q&A - tutorial preparation

1

10

10

Assessment 2 - System overview and data-oriented analysis and modelling

-

-

30

Assessment 3 - Object-oriented analysis and modelling

-

-

30

Assessment 4 - Interview

-

-

10

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 fully participate, you will need a microphone, speakers, and a webcam. 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

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