Unit details
MSC302 - Information Systems Methodologies
| Offering information: | Not offered in 2012 |
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| Offered at: | (B, G, online, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | L Nguyen |
| Prerequisite: | MSC228 or SIT201 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SIT376 and SCC324 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit focuses on the methodologies used by industry practitioners for information systems development. A methodology in this context is a collection of techniques that are brought together, with an overall philosophy. A range of techniques will be covered along with several contemporary methodologies, including blended methodologies (SSADM), rapid development methodologies (James Martin's RAD), organisational-oriented methodologies (SSM) and people-oriented methodologies (ETHICS). An evaluation approach will be presented to provide a framework where any methodology can be assessed for its suitability in a given situation.
Assessment
Assignment 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%, Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.
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