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Prescription:
SA200 Systems Analysis (structured techniques & tools)
Aim of Module
The student will apply structured systems analysis techniques.
Credits
7
Knowledge Assumed From
DA200 Data Analysis
SO100 Systems Overview
Suggested Time
70 student learning hours
Prescription Expiry Date
Nov 2002
Level and Assessment Schedule
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
100
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.
CONTENT
1
Entity Modelling
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2
Data Flow Diagrams
top
3
Data Dictionaries
top
4
Other Modelling Techniques
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5
Documentation
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