| Aim of Module | To provide students with a sound understanding of information engineering techniques in modern use. |
| Credits | 7 |
| Knowledge Assumed From | SA600 (SA200) Systems Analysis |
| Student Learning hours | 70 |
| Content Revised | 2000 |
| Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2007 |
| Topics | Highest Skill Level | Suggested Assessment Percentage | |
| 1 Data Modelling | P | 65 | |
| 2 Function Hierarchies | P | 20 | |
| 3 Data/Logical Access Maps | P | 15 | |
| 100 | |||
| 1 | Data Modelling |
| P | 1.1 | Evaluate a data model in terms of Third Normal Form, redundancy of entity types, redundancy of relationships. |
| P | 1.2 | Examine the use of at least one Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool. |
| 2 | Function Hierarchies |
| P | 2.1 | Draw a function hierarchy, showing the sequence, iteration and selection of functions and processes for an organisation. |
| P | 2.2 | Produce an organisation's data dependency diagrams, based on the dependency analysis function hierarchy and data model. Review and refine the data model and function hierarchy based on this. |
| 3 | Data/Logical Access Maps |
| P | 3.1 | Produce Data Access Maps based on data access analysis. |
| P | 3.2 | Use the results of data access analysis to verify the models. |
| Note | ||
| > | Use a CASE tool such as Rational Rose, System Architect, or Visible Analyst. | |