![]() |
Information Systems Unit 3 Course Outline |
![]() |
|
Students acquire and apply knowledge and skills to represent the components, and the relationship between the components, of a networked information system. They analyse the operation of an information system, and explore design options in order to develop the physical design specifications for a modified or new networked information system. In this unit students are expected to undertake the design and coding of a software module, using a programming language. Students also explore how the development of programs is influenced by legal obligations and ethical responsibilities. Students are not expected to fulfill an entire software design specification for Outcome 3; only a module needs to be developed. Typically, the stages of software development involve analysing, designing, developing, testing, documenting and evaluating. For Outcome 3 students are only required to engage in the phases of designing, developing and testing. In Unit 4 students are required to undertake all stages of software development. AREAS OF STUDY 1. Information systems and networks This area of study focuses on the types, purposes and components of information systems used in a range of settings. Types of networks, network topologies and data communications form part of this area of study.
·
types of information
systems used by individuals and organisations; 2. Information systems engineering (analysis and design) This area of study focuses on the main phases associated with the systems development life cycle; analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Within this context students study in depth the analysis, design and development phases in Unit 3. In Unit 4 students study the development phase, together with an in-depth study of the implementation and evaluation phases. In both units, students explore the use of the systems development life cycle as a problem-solving methodology. This area of study will include: ·
the systems development
life cycle, including analysis, design, development, implementation and
evaluation; 3. Software development This area of study focuses on a range of tools and techniques for implementing the software and hardware specifications of information systems. Students are expected to have an overview of the stages of software development; analysing, designing, developing, testing, documenting and evaluating. In Unit 3 students study in depth the stages of designing, developing and testing. The solution developed by the students should be one module that partially meets a software design specification. In Unit 4, students study all stages of software development. This area of study will include: ·
stages of software
development, including analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and
evaluation; |