This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully undertake information systems analysis. Lectures and tutorials provide coverage of the concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools and perspectives considered essential for systems analysts working with modern information systems and their development.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- explain the organizational context in which information systems development is undertaken;
- explain basic systems theory and the role of the systems analyst;
- describe the systems analysis and development process;
- elicit information system requirements;
- construct process, logic and data models using traditional modelling techniques;
- demonstrate an understanding of basic object-oriented modelling using UML; and
- demonstrate an understanding of “soft systems” aspects and techniques in systems analysis.
Research-Led Teaching
This course has readings that are a mix of research and industry publications that cover both theoretical concepts and practical application of the
content.
Field Trips
Not relevant
Additional Course Costs
No additional cost
Examination Material or equipment
Not applicable
Required Resources
Systems Analysis and Design, Global Edition
Author: Kendall, K. & Kendall, J. (2013) Systems Analysis and Design, 10th edition, Prentice-Hall, ISBN 9781292281476
– https://www.pearson.com.au/9781292281476
– Hardcopy: approximately $96.00 from publisher
– This is a popular textbook so there are many other choices for sourcing a hardcopy
• $65 for the eBook/eText version from publisher
• There is a ecopy available in the Library for 2 hour short term loan.
• It is essential that you have ready access to a copy of this text or an appropriate alternative
– This is the second year the 10th edition is being used, so buying second-hand 9th edition is a good alternative.
– 8th edition is also acceptable
Staff Feedback
Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:- Written comments
- Verbal comments
- Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups
Student Feedback
ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.Class Schedule
| Week/Session | Summary of Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lecture - Week 1: Course Administration & Introduction to Systems Analysis | Read Chapter 1 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 2 |
| 2 | Lecture - Week 2: Elements of Systems Theory & Concepts of Information | Read lecture notes provided, do weekly assessment work for Week 3 |
| 3 | Lecture - Week 3: Project Selection, Feasibility and Management | Read Chapter 3 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 4. |
| 4 | Lecture - Week 4: “Soft” Techniques | Read lecture notes provided, do weekly assessment work for Week 5 |
| 5 | Lecture - Week 5: Requirements Determination | Read Chapters 4 & 5 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 6 |
| 6 | Lecture - Week 6: Process Modelling | Read Chapter 7 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 7 |
| 7 | Lecture - Week 7: Process and Logic Modelling | Read Chapter 9 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 8 Submit Interim Report for Major Project Assignment by 5pm Friday. |
| 8 | Lecture - Week 8: Data (Entity-Relationship) Modelling - Part 1 | Read Chapter 8 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 9. |
| 9 | Lecture - Week 9: Data (Entity-Relationship) Modelling - Part 2 | Read Chapter 8 of text & notes provided, do weekly assessment work for Week 10. |
| 10 | Lecture - Week 10: Object-oriented analysis & UML - Part 1 | Read Chapter 2 & begin reading Chapter10 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 11 |
| 11 | Lecture - Week 11: Object-oriented analysis & UML - Part 2 | Continue reading Chapter 10 of text, do weekly assessment work for Week 12 |
| 12 | Lecture - Week 12: Moving from Analysis to Design & System Development Methodologies | Re-read Chapter 2 & Chapter 6 of text, and notes provided Submit Final Report for Major Project Assignment by 5pm Friday first week of exam period. |
Tutorial Registration
This course has tutorials or tutorial-like teaching activities. Further details about the structure and teaching activities for this course will be available on the course Wattle site by end of Week 1.
Assessment Summary
| Assessment task | Value | Due Date | Return of assessment | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Assessment | 40 % | * | * | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Major Project Assignment (Mid-project progress report 9%) | 9 % | 24/09/2021 | 04/10/2021 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Major Project Assignment (Final report 51%) | 51 % | 05/11/2021 | 02/12/2021 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details
Policies
ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:- Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
- Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
- Student Surveys and Evaluations
- Deferred Examinations
- Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
Assessment Requirements
The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.Moderation of Assessment
Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.Participation
Participation is expected in all classes and assessment
Examination(s)
There are no examinations for this course.
Assessment Task 1
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Weekly Assessment
Due Date
The weekly assessment work comprises 40% of your final course mark. A set of questions will be assigned on the first business day of each week of the semester and you are required to attempt to answer these questions individually and submit your answers to Wattle (turnitin) by Monday 9.00 am in the following week. Each week’s questions will deal with the lecture material presented during that week. Also note that the questions and work listed for each week should be done during that week, in preparation for discussion and submission in the following week’s classes. That is, for example, the work in "Tutorial 1" (week 2) should be attempted during week 1, before the class scheduled for week 2 where it will be discussed. The submission for assessment will be due the following Monday at 9.00 am (i.e. the first submission is Monday Week 2)
Form of Submission
Weekly assessment tasks are to be submitted to Turnitin using the course Wattle site. ?
?
?
?
· ?
Please keep a copy of submitted work for your records. Note that your weekly assessment answers must be provided in word-processed or other appropriate electronically produced form. Unless specifically noted in the instructions, handwritten work will not be accepted or, if submitted, will not be marked. The expected length of each submission is typically 2 pages and you will be given guidance if more or less is expected.
Your tutor will rate your submitted weekly assessment work each week on a 0 to 4 point scale:
• 0 = No work is submitted, or all of the answers are of an unacceptably poor standard.
• 1 = Not all questions are attempted, or all questions are attempted but most or all of the answers are significantly or seriously awed.
• 2 = All questions are attempted but the quality of most of the submitted work is not much better than a barely acceptable standard.
• 3 = All questions are attempted and the quality of the answers is generally good.
• 4 = All questions are attempted and the quality of the answers is, on the whole, excellent.
Note that individual questions will not be marked. Nor should you expect there to be detailed written comments on your submitted work because you are expected to obtain this kind of feedback for yourself during the discussion in classes or via other opportunities (e.g. consult times). Once weekly assessment has been marked (typically before the class in which the answers will be discussed or 1-2 days after), results will be released via the gradebook feature on Wattle.
Mandatory Assessment
Consider all weekly assessment as being mandatory (i.e. submission is expected), but non-submission of any will not result in a grade of NCN. You will have an opportunity to submit up to 11 pieces of weekly assessment to obtain the 40%, with each individual piece of weekly assessment being worth 4%. Therefore your best TEN pieces will be used to calculate this grade component.
All students will receive feedback on this assessment by Week 6.
Assessment Task 2
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Major Project Assignment (Mid-project progress report 9%)
The project comprises the major component of the assessment for this course (60%). It consists, essentially, of you, the student, developing the basic analysis documentation for a proposed information system and you should regard it as offering both an educational experience and an opportunity for you to demonstrate that you have mastered the various techniques and tools covered in the course.
You, the student, are responsible for choosing what will be the target system for your project. Typically, past students who have produced quality submissions have chosen topics related to hobbies, work or other interests for which they already possess the necessary information and knowledge or can readily gain access to it from expert others. It is therefore best – both from the point of view of learning opportunities as well as getting the best marks – to choose a project topic that is “real” (i.e. relates to a genuine problem, opportunity or need in the real world) rather than one that is entirely fictional (i.e. dreamed up wholly within your own head).
Further details about the project will be provided during the first week of the course.
Due Date
The submissible work for the project will consist of two components:
A mid-project progress report, weighted at 9% and comprises whatever work has been done on the final report thus far. This will be due no later than the end of week 7 (Friday 5pm) of the course and in it you are to submit the analysis work that you have completed to that point.
A final report, weighted at 51% and suggested page length of 50 pages (but more or less may also be suitable). As noted in the table above, this is due no later than 5pm Friday, first week of exam period. It is, of course, to contain the completed analysis work you have done for the project.
Form of Submission
Project components are to be submitted using Turnitin on the course Wattle site. Submitted assessment does not require a cover sheet. Please keep a copy of submitted work for your records.
Note that your work must be provided in word-processed or other appropriate electronically produced form. Unless specifically noted in the instructions, handwritten work will not be accepted or, if submitted, will not be marked.
Mandatory Assessment
Both components of the project are mandatory (i.e. submission is expected).
Due Date: Week 7 Friday 5pm
Feedback Date: Week 9 Monday 9am
Assessment Task 3
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Major Project Assignment (Final report 51%)
The project comprises the major component of the assessment for this course (60%). It consists, essentially, of you, the student, developing the basic analysis documentation for a proposed information system and you should regard it as offering both an educational experience and an opportunity for you to demonstrate that you have mastered the various techniques and tools covered in the course.
You, the student, are responsible for choosing what will be the target system for your project. Typically, past students who have produced quality submissions have chosen topics related to hobbies, work or other interests for which they already possess the necessary information and knowledge or can readily gain access to it from expert others. It is therefore best – both from the point of view of learning opportunities as well as getting the best marks – to choose a project topic that is “real” (i.e. relates to a genuine problem, opportunity or need in the real world) rather than one that is entirely fictional (i.e. dreamed up wholly within your own head).
Further details about the project will be provided during the first week of the course.
Due Date
The submissible work for the project will consist of two components:
A mid-project progress report, weighted at 9% and comprises whatever work has been done on the final report thus far. This will be due no later than the end of week 7 (Friday 5pm) of the course and in it you are to submit the analysis work that you have completed to that point.
A final report, weighted at 51% and suggested page length of 50 pages (but more or less may also be suitable). As noted in the table above, this is due no later than 5pm Friday, first week of exam period. It is, of course, to contain the completed analysis work you have done for the project.
Form of Submission
Project components are to be submitted using Turnitin on the course Wattle site. Submitted assessment does not require a cover sheet. Please keep a copy of submitted work for your records.
Note that your work must be provided in word-processed or other appropriate electronically produced form. Unless specifically noted in the instructions, handwritten work will not be accepted or, if submitted, will not be marked.
Mandatory Assessment
Both components of the project are mandatory (i.e. submission is expected).
Due Date: ?
Feedback Date: 02 December 2021 (Date of result release)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.Online Submission
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Hardcopy Submission
No hardcopy submissions will be required for this course.
Late Submission
No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/
Referencing Requirements
Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.Returning Assignments
Please see relevant assessment task detail above. All assignments will be marked and where appropriate feedback will be provided either: in class, or in person by appointment with the course lecturer, or via the course Wattle site.
Extensions and Penalties
Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.Resubmission of Assignments
Unless specified otherwise in the assignment requirements, resubmissions are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards.
Privacy Notice
The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.Distribution of grades policy
Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.Support for students
The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).- ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
- ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
- ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
- ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
- ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
- ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
- PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students
Convener
|
|
|||
Research InterestsDistributed Leadership, project management, ICT Governance |
||||
David Bryant
|
|
|
||||||
Instructor
|
|
|
|||
Research Interests |
||||
David Bryant
|
|
|
||||||
Tutor
|
|
|
|||
Research Interests |
||||
Ehsan Emamirad
|
|
|
|||
