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ICT321 Architecture and Systems Integration

Course Coordinator:Judith Watson (jwatson@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering

2026Semester 2

UniSC Sunshine Coast

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus, unless your program has specified a mandatory onsite requirement.

Please go to unisc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

In this capstone course you will build upon the ICT knowledge gained throughout the degree program by developing skills in enterprise architecture planning (EAP) and in enterprise application integration (EAI). Using EAP, you will learn to create architectures that define and describe the data, applications, and technology needed to support organisations. In applying EAI, you will gain experience in creating strategic business solutions using Web services and middleware to integrate the functionality of an organisation's existing applications, commercial packaged applications, and new code.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity 1hr Week 1 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – In-class tutorial 2hrs Week 2 11 times
Online
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity 1hr Week 1 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Interactive zoom tutorial 2hrs Week 2 11 times

Course Topics

  • Enterprise Information Architecture
  • Service-Oriented Architecture
  • Web Services
  • Enterprise Application Integration

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Assess different techniques in enterprise architecture and system integration. Knowledgeable
Empowered
2 Evaluate and apply different system integration solutions to given cases. Knowledgeable
Empowered
3 Create a working system with the knowledge of system integration for given requirements. Creative and critical thinker

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

ICT112 and (ICT211 or ICT220 or ICT221)

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

Microcredential Information

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Task 1 is a test involving basic concepts, principles, and skills of enterprise architecture, which will be the basis for the understanding of EAP and EAI.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Written Piece Individual 20% 
2 hours
 Week 5 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 2 Artefact - Creative, and Written Piece Individual 40% 
1500 plus code
 Week 13 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 3 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 40% 
2 hours
 Exam Period Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All - Assessment Task 1:Enterprise Architecture Test
Goal: 
To demonstrate your knowledge of Analysis and Design at an enterprise level.
Product: Written Piece
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
This is an individual assessment.
Answer a set of questions about enterprise architectural analysis and design.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Assessment of various solutions and techniques in enterprise architecture
 1
Generic Skills: 
Problem solving
All - Assessment Task 2:Systems Integration in Practice
Goal: 
To demonstrate ability to integrate heterogeneous systems into a cohesive application.
Product: Artefact - Creative, and Written Piece
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
You will be given a case study and will develop an application to suit the case study's functionality needs. An individual project explaining aspects of enterprise information systems and integrating a number of local and online services and resources.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Evaluation and application of different system integration solutions to given cases.
 2
2 
Creation of the app to support all required functionalities
 3
3 
Comprehensive and accurate explanation to the implementation and output
 2
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving
All - Assessment Task 3:Final examination
Goal: 
To demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the course content
Product: Examination - Centrally Scheduled
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
A two-hour exam to be held during the scheduled examination period. The date and time of the exam will be advised by Student Administration during the semester. The examination will cover all lectures and tutorial materials.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Assessment of various solutions and techniques in service-oriented architecture
 1 2
2 
Assessment of various solutions and techniques in system integration
 1 2
Generic Skills: 
Problem solving, Applying technologies

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

You need regular access to the resource(s) below. Many texts are available as ebooks through the Library at no additional cost.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Recommended Mario Godinez, Eberhard Hechler, Klaus Koenig, Steve Lockwood, Martin Oberhofer, Michael Schroeck 2010 The Art of Enterprise Information Architecture: A Systems-Based Approach for Unlocking Business Insight n/a IBM Press

Specific requirements

Not applicable

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

Links to relevant University policy and procedures

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  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability

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