Module Descriptor

Module Code: BMIS112 Version: 1/Mar 2015

Module Title: System Analysis and Design Faculty: Computing
Level: 1
Contact:
Module Leader Email VLE
Dileeka Alwis dileeka@yahoo.com http://www.lms.nsbm.lk

Delivery Pattern:

Credits Contact Hours Independent Study Hours Total Learning Hours

3 45 105 150

Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Understand the process of analyzing and designing a new computerized Knowledge &
system. understanding
LO2 Understand the phrases of Software Development Life Cycle and the Knowledge &
differences between several Software Development Approaches. Understanding
LO3 Understand the way of drawing technical diagrams for computerized Knowledge &
information systems. Understanding
LO4 Analyze and design a suitable software development plan for a practical Analysis, Synthesis,
situation in the environment. Application
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Module Details:
Indicative System Concepts, Feasibility Study, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Model
Content and Alternative Models, Systems Investigation and Analysis, System Design
Techniques, Object Oriented Analysis and Design with Unified Modelling Language
(UML), Design Considerations of Batch and Demand Processing Systems, System
Security, System Documentation and Human Computer Interface
Assessment An Exam weighted at 60% and Coursework weighted at 40%.
Details Coursework: Group assignment (1500 words) weighted 40%. (LO4)
Exam: Final Examination length 3 hours. (LO1, LO2 & LO3).
Learning
3 hours lecture per week.
strategies
Prospectus Some attractive description of the module that would encourage potential students
Information to select this module/award.
Reference System Analysis and Design by John W. Satzinger, Robert B. Jackson and Stephen
Texts D.Burd
Other MS Visio or suitable tool to draw technical drawings
Resources