Module Details

Module Code: INFO7012
Title: Systems Development
Long Title: Systems Development
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on the student's Systems Analysis skills with a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Systems Design. The student will learn how to architect, design and implement Information Systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the steps involved in Systems Design.
LO2 Describe and apply the concepts of Architecture Design.
LO3 Describe and apply the concepts of User Interface Design.
LO4 Describe and apply the principles of Database Design.
LO5 Apply Systems Design techniques to develop an Information System.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Architecture Design
What is Systems Design? System Acquisition Strategies. Architecture Design. The Physical Architecture Layer. Architectural Components. Server-Based Architectures. Client-Based Architectures. Client-Server Architectures. Client-Server Tiers. Hardware & System Software Specifications. Infrastructure Design: Deployment Diagrams.
User Interface Design
Usability Concepts. User Interface Design Process. Navigation Design. Input Design. Output Design. User Navigation Diagrams. User Interface Design for Mobile Applications & Social Media. International & Cultural Issues in User Interface Design.
Database Design
Persistence Formats. Sequential & Random Access Files. Relational Databases. Object Relational Databases. Object Oriented Databases. NoSQL Databases. Data Access Class Design. Database Table Design. Database Implementation.
Object-Oriented Design using the UML
Class & Method Design. Design Sequence Diagrams. State Machine Diagrams for Systems Design.
Systems Development Methodologies
Limitations of the Waterfall Lifecycle. Agile Development. The Spiral Model. Service Oriented Architecture.
System Implementation
Managing the Programming Process. Testing. Developing Documentation. Migration Plan. Post Implementation Activities. Database Integration. Object Oriented Programming.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Students are to complete learning tasks focusing on System Design Process, User Interface Design, Database Design, Architecture Design
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
This project will apply the principles of Systems Development to a selected business scenario.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
This project will apply the principles of Systems Development to a selected business scenario.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on Systems Design Theory and Practice. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Systems Modelling & Implementation using UML and selected software. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision and study of material covered in lectures and labs. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on Systems Design Theory and Practice. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Systems Modelling & Implementation using UML and selected software. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision and study of material covered in lectures and labs. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alan Dennis, Barbara Haley Wixom and David Tegarden. (2015), Systems Analysis and Design: An Object-Oriented Approach with UML, 5th. Chapters 8-11, Wiley, [ISBN: 97811188046].
  • Michael Mannino. (2015), Database Design, Application Development & Administration, 6th. Chapter 2, Chapter 8, Chicago Business Press, [ISBN: 978098333242].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jack Purdum. (2013), Beginning Object-Oriented Programming with C#, 1st. Wrox, [ISBN: 9781118336922].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBISY_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Systems 4 Mandatory