| Aim of Module | The student will apply structured systems analysis techniques. |
| Credits | 7 |
| Knowledge Assumed From | DA600(DA200) Data Analysis SO500(SO100) Systems Overview |
| Student Learning hours | 70 |
| Content Revised | 2000 |
| Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2007 |
| Topics | Highest Skill Level | Suggested Assessment Percentage | |
| 1 Entity Modelling | A | 15 | |
| 2 Data Flow Diagrams | A | 20 | |
| 3 Data Dictionaries | A | 10 | |
| 4 Other Modelling Techniques | A | 25 | |
| 5 Documentation | A | 30 | |
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will | ||
| A | 1 | Draw an entity model for an existing system. |
| A | 2 | Draw data flow diagrams using a top down approach from the context diagram to the process specifications. |
| A | 3 | Develop a data dictionary which includes definitions of all data structures, data flows, processes and aliases. |
| A | 4 | Apply other modelling techniques appropriate to an existing system. |
| A | 5 | Document each phase of the structured systems analysis. It is recommended that a case tool be used. |
| 1 | Entity Modelling |
| 2 | Data Flow Diagrams |
| 3 | Data Dictionaries |
| 4 | Other Modelling Techniques |
| 5 | Documentation |