Systems Analysis and Modelling G (6677.7)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | 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 | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be co-taught with 11486 Systems Analysis and Modelling.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, student should be able to:1. Critically analyse IT-supported systems and derive appropriate advanced models;
2. Develop relevant models of IT systems using appropriate levels of abstraction and investigative techniques;
3. Apply international standard systems description paradigms and languages to describe complex IT systems;
4. Evaluate the role of analysis in the lifecycle of IT projects; and
5. Analyse how various advanced models synthesise into a complex IT system specification.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 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
11486 Systems Analysis and Modelling and 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
6675 Information Systems in Organisations G AND 6672 Database Design G OR equivalent.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | 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 | On-campus | Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Dr Luke Nguyen-Hoan |
Required texts
The recommended textbooks are:
Kendall, K & Kendall, J, 2023, Systems Analysis and Modelling, 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.
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 - Role of analysis discussion |
- |
- |
5 |
| Assessment - System overview and data-oriented modelling |
- |
- |
40 |
| Assessment - Scenario-based presentation |
- |
- |
15 |
| Assessment - Object-oriented modelling |
- |
- |
20 |
| 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
