UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE
MODULE SPECIFICATION
Module Title
Systems Design
Module Status
New
SITS Module
Code
COM1047-N
Module
Descriptor
Date of Official
Approval
June 2008
(SCM Code SYS)
This module introduces students to the systems development
life cycles and processes. It shows how object-oriented
analysis and design techniques can be used early in the life
cycle and how project management and quality control
techniques can be applied throughout the life cycle. Software
tools are used to support the modelling and management of
systems. Methods, and how techniques fit into them, are
introduced.
The module is assessed with one written examination
Key Words (10
max)
Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Project and Quality
Management, Tools, Methods.
Contact the Admin Office for the latest information about which
members of staff are lecturing / tutoring this module.
Module
Owner
Staff changes are possible right up until the start of
teaching.
Graham Capper
Module
Leader
Graham Capper
Module
Tutor(s)
Jo Noble
Module Type
Standard
Credits (UoT
CAMS)
20
Max length of
modules in
weeks
30
Level
4 - Undergraduate
Yr1
Total Learning
Hours
200
Period of
Delivery
All Year
Lecture
e.g. 1 hr x 1
Tutorial / Seminar
e.g. 1 hr x 1
Science Laboratory
e.g. 1 hr x 1
IT Laboratory
e.g. 1 hr x 1
Studio
e.g. 1 hr x 1
Practice
e.g. 1 hr x 1
Open Distance
Learning
e.g. 1 hr x 1
Delivery Sites
UoT Campus
Mode of Delivery
Standard
Maximum no. of
students on
module
999
Minimum no. of
students on
module
20
Delivery Pattern
(average hours
per week)
1hr x 1
1hr x 1
If delivery is not
in hours per
week please
state actual
delivery that
requires
timetabling
Summative
Assessment
Arrangements
The % ages listed must
add up to 100
Assessment
(%)
Assessment
(%)
100
Type
In Course
Assessment
Type
Exam
Assessment Marking
Scheme
Standard UoT Undergraduate (40%)
Assignment
Submission
School of Computing
Available as
Open/Distance
Learning
No
Assignment Resubmission possible
No
Roll On / Roll Off
No
Compensatable
Yes
Pre-requisites
(Include module
title and code)
None
Co-requisites
(Include module
title and code)
None
Other
Requirements
UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE QUALITY UNIT
APPROVAL OF A MODULE - MODULE SPECIFICATION
Module Aims
This module aims to:
1. Introduce the student to the concepts of systems development life cycles and
processes.
2. Introduce the student to object oriented systems analysis and design
techniques.
3. Introduce the student to a CASE tool.
4. Introduce the student to the concepts of project and quality management.
5. Provide an opportunity for the student to practice modelling business
information systems.
Indicative Content

Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Techniques. UML techniques,
including Class Diagrams, Use Case Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams. Activity
diagrams and State Diagrams. CASE Tools.

Project Management. Estimation, scheduling and critical path analysis. Tool
support.

Quality Management. Standards. Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Quality Plans. Reviews, inspections and testing
Teaching Resources
Lectures
Lecture theatre with Microsoft Office Applications including Project. CASE tool (e.g.
ArgoUML).
Practicals
PC lab - Microsoft Office Applications including Project. CASE tool (e.g. ArgoUML).
Learning Strategy
Traditional lectures will be used to deliver new material. Lab sessions will be used to
practice modelling skills using software tools. Case studies will be used to experience a
range of activities within the development lifecycle working within a team.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge & Understanding
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of a systems development life cycle or process.
2. Demonstrate understanding of quality management techniques and their place in the
life cycle.
Cognitive & Intellectual Skills
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
3. Use abstraction to simplify complex problems.
4. Use levelling to break larger problems into smaller ones.
Practical & Professional Skills
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
5. Use object oriented systems analysis and design techniques to model simple systems.
6. Use project management techniques to plan a project.
Key Transferable Skills
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
7. Plan fact finding activities.
Assessment
Assessment Strategy
The students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate that they have successfully
achieved the module learning outcomes in an end examination.
The School operates a standard procedure for providing (at least) a minimum level of
feedback to students in line with Minimum Standards.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criteria will be supplied with the exam paper.
Indicative Resources
Purchase
None.
Essential
Miles, R. & Hamilton, K. (2006) Learning UML 2.0. Beijing ; Farnham: O'Reilly.
Recommended
Dennis, A. et al. (2008) Systems analysis and design with UML version 2.0 : an objectoriented approach. 3rd ed. Hoboken, N. J.; Chichester: Wiley.
Pilone, D. & Pitman, N. (2005) UML 2.0 in a nutshell. Sebastopol, CA.; Farnham:
O'Reilly.
Background Texts
Bennett, S., McRobb, S. & Farmer, R. (2005) Object-oriented systems analysis and
design using UML. 3rd edn. London: McGraw-Hill.
Journals
None.
Electronic
Module Intranet site.
http://scm-intranet/users/u0000951/SYD
Unified Modeling Language (UMLResourceCenter).
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/rational/uml
Accessibility
The School of Computing endeavours to make all of its modules inclusive and does its
best to adopt accessible and inclusive practices but we are aware that we cannot
anticipate every possible special needs or requirements. There may be elements of this
module (resources, assessment, learning and teaching methods, etc) that may present
difficulties for students with special needs.
You are strongly advised to check the module details carefully and discuss any potential
problems with the School's Disability Co-ordinator so that your particular needs can be
accommodated wherever possible. Further advice is available from the University
Student Services staff.