Module Aims:- Provide students with an appreciation of the importance of business requirements definition- Provide students with an understanding of the systems analysis methodologies available- Enable students to understand organisational procedures using process analysis and change management- Make students aware of the issues involved in system and requirements specifications- Develop student understanding of the causes of system failures- Provide students with hands-on experience in the use of system modelling tools and techniques- Empower students to work effectively in a Group environment and reflect on their experiences
Introduction
System DefinitionSystems, Sub-systems, Elements, Boundaries, EnvironmentRole of the Systems Analyst as a Business Problem Solver
Systems Analysis within Systems Development Process
Systems Development Life CycleMethodologies, Models, Tools and TechniquesTechniques for Requirements CaptureFeasibility Study
Comparison of Software Process Models
Waterfall; Prototype; RAD; Incremental; Spiral; COTS; OO, Agile Models
Introduction to Change Management
Overview of Hard Systems, Soft Systems and Failures Analysis
Process Modelling
Data Flow DiagramsData DictionarySystem Flow Charts
Failures Analysis
Formal Systems ParadigmControl, Communication, Engineering Reliability and Human Factors ParadigmsUnderstanding Systems Failures From situation to system Comparison and synthesisUsing the approach to look forward
Soft Systems Methodology
Human Activity SystemsUsing Rich PicturesRoot DefinitionsBuilding Conceptual ModelsComparing Conceptual Models with Reality
Complimentary Tools and Techniques
CASE tools – Select SSADM WorkbenchMicrosoft Visio
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |