Unit Outline

This unit develops an understanding of the basic steps to establish the requirements of a system through analysing and modelling the requirements with the aim of developing practical system design solutions. The unit develops the skills to apply analysis, modelling and design techniques in the context of practical problems, and the ability to discuss and evaluate alternative models and solutions. The unit also covers the selection of an appropriate systems development methodology within an organisational context.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Evaluate systems analysis and modelling techniques.
2	Use systems analysis and modelling techniques to represent an organisational problem.
3	Create a professional plan for a requirements gathering process.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at introductory level

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Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Lecture (On Campus)	A real-time (i.e. synchronous) interactive activity involving the whole class whose primary purpose is the presentation and structuring of information/ideas/skills to facilitate student learning. All students are expected to attend.	1.50	Weekly
	Independent Learning	Involving reading, listening to audio, watching video, and/or completing exercises and/or quizzes, self-study is individual work undertaken when the student chooses (i.e. asynchronous), most likely through engagement with MyLO. The content is examinable, and may need to be completed prior to attending classes and/or attempting assessment tasks.	1	Weekly
	Tutorial	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity in a small-group setting where the primary purpose is the clarification, exploration or reinforcement of subject content presented or accessed at another time or place (e.g. lecture, preparatory work). It is reliant on student-teacher and student-student interaction and dialogue for achievement of its learning outcomes. The students enrolled in the tutorial are expected to attend.	1.50	Weekly

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Systems Analysis fact finding plan	Week 7	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Modelling Quiz	Week 11	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Requirements Modelling Task	Week 13	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Weekly Check In	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Systems Analysis fact finding plan

Task Description:

Students are to create a plan that describes how business and system requirements should be collected and analysed, based on a provided case study.

The plan will justify the fact-finding process and identify what the expected data would be.

Task Length:

The fact finding plan should be no longer that 1500 words and in a pdf format submitted to the appropriate MyLO Assignment Folder.

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Tools and techniques have been justified.	LO1
2	Create a data gathering plan that allows an organisational problem to be explored.	LO2
3	Create a plan that describes the steps needed to understand a system and the organisation.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Modelling Quiz

Task Description:

Students will be given a number of different process models and will need to answer questions based on each different model.
This assessment item will be in the form of a MyLO Quiz. Each student will have a total of 60 minutes to complete this task.

Task Length:

20 questions in the format of a MyLO Quiz

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain how process modelling is used to communicate systems requirements	LO1
2	Correctly read a process model	LO2
3	Explain the main components of different process models.	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Requirements Modelling Task

Task Description:

This assignment will require you to work in groups of FOUR (4) and complete a process model pack for a given case study.

The requirements modelling task should include a list of functions for the case study, a decision table for the case study, a context level, level 0, and a level 1 DFD diagram for the case study and a Use Case Diagram for the case study.

Task Length:

This should be formatted into a PDF and be no more than 2500 words.

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identified the major functions and used a FDD to model the organisation.	LO2
2	Created a correct context level diagram, level 0 diagram, level 1 diagram based on the case study provided	LO2
3	Explained the role of Use Cases in communicating system requirements	LO1
4	Provided a correct Use Case Diagram, Sequence Diagram and Decision Table	LO2
5	Logically structured the content to create a coherent report	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Weekly Check In

Task Description:

Students need to complete the weekly quizzes in MyLO. Each quiz has 10 questions each and is designed to help re-enforce the weekly content for KXO221. You have 25 minutes to complete each quiz. You can only attempt each quiz once. You will need to make sure you have completed each quiz by Sunday evening of each week. Late submissions will not be accepted without an approved extension.

The weekly quizzes will commence in Week 2 and conclude in Week 11 (a total of 10 Quizzes worth 2% each).

Task Length:

10 MyLO Quiz Questions

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the different steps of systems analysis	LO1
2	Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various modelling techniques.	LO1
3	Correctly read a process model	LO2
4	Explain the main components of different process models.	LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.