CT015-3-2 Design Methods

Use Case Modeling

 Learning objectives

• At the end of this lecture, you should be

able to :
– Describe the elements in a use-case
diagram
– Describe the associations and
relationships possible in a use-case
model
– Create a use-case diagram
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 Use Case

• A use case defines a sequence of

interactions between one or more actors
and the system.
• A use case diagram elements - actors,
use cases and system boundaries.
• The system is defined through the system
boundaries.

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 Use Case

• A use case in a use case diagram is a

visual representation of a unit of system
behavior.
• Depicted as an ellipse.

Make Add
appointment records

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 Actors

• Entities that interact with system – outside

the system.
• Typically is human user but can also be an
external I/O device or timer.
• Depicted as stick figure.
• There are primary and secondary actors
where primary initiates use case and
secondary participate in the use case.

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 Actors

Example of simple use case

Example of primary
and secondary actors

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 Generalization and Specialization
of Actors

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 Use Case Associations

Associations represent lines of communication, where

messages between actors and the system are exchanged.

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 Use Case Relationships -
INCLUDE

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 Use Case Relationships -
EXTEND

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 Example of Use Case Diagram

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 Example of Use Case Diagram

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 Review

• Draw and explain all the elements in use

case.

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 Q&A

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