IS-200 Systems Analysis and Design
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Geir Inge Hausvik
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English when English speaking students
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in IT and Information Systems
Teaching language
English when English speaking studentsRecommended prerequisites
Instruction is a continuation of courses in the first year of the Bachelor programme in IT and information systems.
Course contents
Introduction to and application of basic models, concepts, problems, and tasks in analysis and design of information systems development.
The students, working in groups, will produce a report of their analysis and design activities in developing an information system.
Through coordination of activities between IS 200, IS-201, and IS-202 the students will learn and experience how their analysis and design can be implemented.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
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explain basic models and concepts in analysis and design of information systems
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describe and discuss challenges related to systems analysis
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use techniques for analysis and design
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understand how information systems interact and integrate with the organisation
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produce documentation related to the systems development process
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be aware of ethical challenges in systems development
Examination requirements
Approved mandatory assignments and class participation. Information will be given in Canvas at semester start.
Teaching methods
Learning is organized through:
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Lectures
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Analysis and design activities in groups
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Supervision
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Project report writing
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Work in groups analysing and designing an information system
IS-200 will be coordinated with IS-201 and IS-202, so students are encouraged to take all three.
Note that standard workload for 10 ECTS is 13 hours per week per student.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
Group portfolio evaluation. Graded grade A-F.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IS-2200 – System Analysis and System Development | 10 |
| IS-2200 – Systems Analysis and Design | 10 |
| IS-1800 – IT and Management | 6 |
| IS-1800 – IT and Management | 6 |
| IS-2800 – System Development, Introduction | 6 |