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Information and Communications Technology Qualifications | Back to list of Prescriptions Prescription: DM700 (DM300)Data Modelling 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 2005 Level and Assessment Schedule 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 The Student Will 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. top 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. top 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. top Note > Use a CASE tool such as Rational Rose, System Architect, or Visible Analyst. | Home | Newsletters | Conference | Qualifications | Forum | Job Vacancies |