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ICT700 Systems Analysis

Course Coordinator:Pethigamage Perera (pperera@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering

2026Semester 1

UniSC Southbank

 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

This course introduces you to a range of concepts used in the analysis and design of complex information systems. You will gain practical skills and understanding of modelling systems from the object perspective as well as an understanding of the approaches that can be used when undertaking an agile approach to a project. Deciding whether to custom build or buy software as well as software deployment approaches are included.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Lecture 1hr Not applicable Not Yet Determined
Tutorial/Workshop 1 2hrs Not applicable Not Yet Determined
Online
Online – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity 1hr Not applicable 12 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Interactive zoom tutorial 2hrs Not applicable 11 times

Course Topics

Week Topic
1 Introduction to Systems Development and the Role of the Systems Analyst
2 The Traditional Approach to Requirements
3 Investigating System Requirements
4 Identifying User Stories and Use Cases
5 Domain Modelling
6 Use Case Modelling
7 Foundations for Systems Design and Defining the System Architecture
8 Designing the User Interface
9 Approaches to System Development and Project Management
10 Object Orientated Design: Fundamentals
11 Object Orientated Design: Use Case Realization
12 Deploying the New System

 

What level is this course?

700 Level (Specialised)

Demonstrating a specialised body of knowledge and set of skills for professional practice or further learning. Advanced application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts.

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 Understand and justify the selection of the most appropriate system development approach for the project. Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
2 Evaluate object oriented approaches in advanced system analysis and design in a business context. Creative and critical thinker
Engaged
3 Communicate the choice and use of systems analysis and design in a professional and business context. Empowered
Engaged
4 Design UML models for systems using object oriented approaches in a business context. Creative and critical thinker
Engaged

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

Must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

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

Weekly practice tests will be made available on Blackboard for formative feedback.

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 Examination - not Centrally Scheduled Individual 20% 
50 minutes
 Week 5 Online Test (Quiz)
All 2 Examination - not Centrally Scheduled Individual 45% 
2 hours
 Week 8 Online Test (Quiz)
All 3 Report Individual 35% 
2,000 words
 Week 11 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All - Assessment Task 1:Mid-semester examination
Goal: 
To demonstrate knowledge and technical skills in system analysis and design using object-oriented approaches.
Product: Examination - not Centrally Scheduled
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
A 50-minute examination comprising questions from the information obtained during workshop activities, lecture material and any additional readings.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Application of knowledge of systems analysis and design
 1
2 
Use of advanced object-oriented approaches
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Generic Skills: 

                        

                    

                

                

                    

                        

                            
                                All - Assessment Task 2:Examination
                            
                        

                        

                            Goal:
                            
To demonstrate knowledge of the systems analysis and design concepts

                        

                        

                            Product:
                            Examination - not Centrally Scheduled
                        

                        

                            Authorship Statement:
                            
                        

                        

                            Format:
                            
A two (2) hour exam.   The exam questions will be based on workshop activities, lectures and readings specified during the lecture series.

                        

                        

                            Criteria:
                            
                                

                                    
                                        

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Demonstration of knowledge of the systems analysis and design concepts.

                                                
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Evaluation of the chosen approach(s) for the given case

                                                
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                                All - Assessment Task 3:Written report
                            
                        

                        

                            Goal:
                            
To demonstrate knowledge of Systems Analysis and Design concepts and ability to draw UML models from a case study.

                        

                        

                            Product:
                            Report
                        

                        

                            Authorship Statement:
                            
                        

                        

                            Format:
                            
You are required to write a report that includes an outline of systems requirements for an information systems solution to a business case study. This report will discuss methodologies and include models of the solution using unified modelling language.

                        

                        

                            Criteria:
                            
                                

                                    
                                        

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Analysis of a business case study

                                                
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Communication of technical information inn a clear and cohesive report

                                                
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Advanced systems analysis and design using appropriate models

                                                
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Justification of the recommendations based on the requirements for business system solution

                                                
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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
                            

                        
                        
                                

                                    Required
                                    Satzinger, JW, Jackson, RB & Burd SD
                                    2016
                                    Systems Analysis and Design: in a changing world
                                    7th edn
                                    Cengage Learning
                                

                        
                    

            

        


        

            

                
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

                
For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:
  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability
For more information, visit https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

            

        


        

            

                
Student Charter

                
UniSC is committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement in an environment that is inclusive, inspiring, safe and respectful.  The Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students, to achieve these outcomes.

            

        


        

            

                
General Enquiries

                
  • In person: 
    • UniSC Sunshine Coast - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
    • UniSC Moreton Bay - Service Centre, Ground Floor, Foundation Building, Gympie Road, Petrie
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  • Tel:+61 7 5430 2890
  • Email:studentcentral@usc.edu.au

            

        

    







    

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