INFT2800

Information Systems Development

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Design, Communication and IT

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2013

UoN Singapore	Trimester 1, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Addresses the techniques and tools used to construct modern information systems, especially those relating to electronic businesses. It equips students with business analysis skills to facilitate communication with information systems professionals.

This course has a Compulsory Course Component in the final examination.

Objectives

The course aims to ensure that students will be able to:
1. describe the role of information systems in the modern business;
2. explain and demonstrate the correct usage of an information system development methodology;
3. analyse and design information systems;
4. evaluate the nature and role of computer programming;
5. apply elementary computer programming skills;
6. construct a database system.

Content

On the theoretical side, Information Systems Development deals with
1. information systems;
2. tools for information system development;
3. systems analysis and design;
4. database theory and techniques;
5. computer programming theory and techniques.

The practical side of the course comprises
1. information system design and construction using a current development tool;
2. elementary computer programming using a current and relevant programming language.

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

BUSN1900 Electronic Business or
INFO1010 Introduction to Information Systems or
EBUS1010 Introduction to eBusiness or
EBUS2000 Information and Communication in Business

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Class
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal	Final Examination. This component has a Compulsory Course Component. A mark of at least 40% in the Final Examination is required to demonstrate that the student has fulfilled Course Objective 1 (is able to describe the role of information systems in the modern business) and Course Objective 2 (is able to explain the correct usage of an information system methodology), Course Objective 3 (is able to analyse and design information systems) and Course Objective 4 (is able to evaluate the nature and role of computer programming). On passing the exam, a final mark will be given in the course and it will be recorded that the student has satisfied the Compulsory Course Component. All students sitting the examination will be judged to have had sufficient opportunity to demonstrate their attainment of the relevant course objectives. Those who fail to satisfy the Compulsory Course Component will have the normal avenues of appeal open to them. In the event of a successful appeal the student will be given a supplementary assessment to determine whether the student has satisfied the Compulsory Course Component.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables