Systems Analysis and Design II

Module outline

This module serves as a link between the modules taught by management and those taught in the DCSIS by treating technical subjects from an organisational perspective.

Aims

On completion of this course a student will:

• Understand the need and processes of factoring systems into architectures and layers.
• be able to Normalise Data Structures to the third Normal Form.
• know how to design classes for an object oriented systems.
• know to use a Statechart to define object and class behaviour.
• be able to express detailed process logic in multiple forms e.g Structured English, Decision Tables, etc.
• be able to develop PERT and GANNT charts and explain the organisational issues surrounding project management.
• understand the form use and purpose of middleware in modern organisations and be and be able to make appropriate decisions about its evaluation and deployment.
• have an insight into the meaning of Knowledge Management in modern organisations.

Syllabus

• Architectures and Layers. Normalisation.
• Object Design.
• Detailed Process Design.
• Software Testing.
• Quality Management.
• Project Management Techniques.
• Managing Projects.
• Prototyping.
• Performance, Measurement & Evaluation.
• Knowledge Management.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis.
• Human-Computer Interaction.

Prerequisites

Systems Analysis and Design I

Timetables

Indicative timetables can be found in the handbooks available on programme pages. Personalised teaching timetables for students are available via My Birkbeck.

• Timetable for the week ahead
• Timetable of all modules
• Term dates and holiday closing

Coursework

Two in-class tests

Assessment

75% examination and 25% in-class tests

Recommended reading

Bennet S, McRobb S & Farmer R (2006): Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design using UML, 3/e, McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0077110005.