2009 Course Handbook
ISYS114: Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management
This unit introduces students to requirements engineering / systems analysis and design as well as databases. The principles and concepts of data storage, management and modelling are considered, including the role of data in business.
The systems analysis and design component uses the traditional Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM), and acts as a design precursor to the database section of the unit. Different methodologies for database design and implementation are covered. These include the flatfile, hierarchical, network and relational approaches. Fundamental data modelling tools, techniques and query languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL) are introduced. The importance of an ethical approach to the collection, use and storage of data and the construction of systems is emphasised.
The unit concentrates upon building a firm foundation in information representation, organisation and storage with particular emphasis upon the application of database systems. It thus acts as a precursor to both ISYS224 (Database Systems) and ISYS227 (Requirements Analysis and Systems Design).
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Computing Staff |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | COMP114, COMP124, COMP154, ISYS154 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Computing |
Timetable Information
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