Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ISE375
Subject Title
Enterprise Systems Modeling and Design
Credit Value
3
Level
3
Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusion
Nil
Objectives
This subject aims to enable students to
Intended Learning
Outcomes
1.
understand the basic principles of enterprise modeling;
2.
learn various methods and tools in modeling enterprise systems;
3.
know how to apply basic system analysis and design methods;
4.
understand the approaches of system development and implementation.
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to
a.
understand the basic principle and components of enterprise modeling;
b.
understand the processes and logic of modeling a large and complex
enterprise;
c.
apply appropriate tools and methods in modeling enterprise architecture
and information system;
d.
identify the information and system requirements of such enterprise;
e.
design an enterprise system by defining the system requirement and
specification.
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
1.
Principles of Enterprise Modeling
Concept of process design; Basic component of enterprise modeling Entity modeling; Role modeling; Process modeling, Scenario modeling,
Information modeling, Client/server modeling, Dialog and action
modeling, Software component modeling and Workflow modeling;
Enterprise modeling approaches – Business process modeling and
Information system modeling.
2.
System Modeling Methods and its Tools
Data modeling and process modeling - Entity-relationship diagrams
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(ERD); Data flow diagram (DFD); State transition diagram (STD);
Database design; Input and output design and prototyping; System
interface analysis, design and control; Application of enterprise modeling
tools - Object modeling and UML; and Rapid application development
using CASE tools.
3.
System Analysis and Design
System development life cycle; Feasibility analysis and requirements
collection: Interviewing and questionnaires; System modeling;
Specification analysis and development; System architecture
development; System verification and validation; System integration, test,
and evaluation; System design and development documentation.
Teaching/Learning
Methodology
Assessment Methods
in Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
A mix of lectures, tutorials, in-class exercises, assignments, lab exercises, and
projects is used to deliver the various topics in this subject. Lectures are
conducted to initiate students with the concepts and techniques that are
reinforced by in-class exercises and assignments. Lab exercises and projects are
used to illustrate and assimilate some fundamental principles of system design
and modeling. Practical problems and design cases are also raised as major
points for discussion in tutorial classes. Some of these are covered in a
problem-based format and exercises to enhance the learning objectives. Others
are covered through directed study in order to enhance the students’ ability of
“learning to learn.” The quizzes are designed to facilitate students to
periodically review the knowledge and evaluate how it is understood.
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
Intended subject learning outcomes to
weighting be assessed
a
b
c
d
1. In-class Exercises
15%
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2. Assignments
5%
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2. Lab Exercises
10%
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3. Projects
20%
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4. Quizzes
50%
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Total
100%
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e
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Continuous assessments consist of in-class exercises, assignments, lab
exercises, projects, and quizzes that are designed to encourage students to
achieve the intended learning outcomes. All assessment components require
students to identify the information and system requirements and apply
enterprise modeling technologies to real-life enterprise system cases. In-class
exercises and assignments also require students to reflect and apply the
knowledge delivered in lectures periodically through and after class. Projects
require students to study a real-life case of enterprise system, identify its
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requirements, and design the enterprise system by using system modeling
methods. The quizzes are also designed to facilitate students to review the
breadth and depth of their understanding on the taught knowledge.
Student Study
Effort Expected
Class contact:
 Lecture
2 hours/week for 12 weeks
24 Hrs.
 Laboratory
3 hours/weeks for 1 week
3 Hrs.
 Tutorial
1 hour/week for 12 weeks
12 Hrs.
Other student study effort:

Preparation for the in-class exercises,
assignments, lab project reports, the project
presentation and report, and quizzes.
Total student study effort
Reading List and
References
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1.
Dennis, A 2012, Systems Analysis & Design 5th edn, John Wiley & Sons
2.
Hsu, C 1996, Enterprise Integration and Modeling: The Metadatabase
Approach, Kluwer Academic Publisher
3.
Kendall, K and Kendall, J 2013, System Analysis and Design, 9th edn,
Prentice Hall
4.
Whitten, J and Bentley, L, 2005, System Analysis and Design Methods 5th
edn, McGraw Hill
5.
Wasson, C 2006, System Analysis, Design, and Development: Concepts,
Principles, and Practices, Wiley
6.
Vernadat, FB 1996, Enterprise Modeling and Integration: Principles and
Applications, Chapman & Hall
7.
Marshall, C 2000, Enterprise Modeling with UML: Designing Successful
Software Through Business Analysis, Addison-Wesley