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They are used to produce pictures which are both simple
and effective in representing either the processes or data
required for the information system.
We can convert these pictures into a form suitable for
storing data in a relational database by a process called
normalisation.
An introduction to structural query language is given as a
means of extracting data from a relational database.
Textbook
To be advised
References
Howe, D.R. Data Analysis for Database Design. 2nd ed. London:
Edward Arnold. 1989
Jackson, G.A. Relational Database Design with Mirrocomputer
Applications. Englmd Cliffs; N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1988
McFadden, F. and Hoffer, J. Database Management. 3rd ed, Redwood
City, Calif.: Benjamin Curnrnings, 1991
Nijssen, G. and Halpin, T. Conceptual Schema and Relational
Database Design. Englevmod Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1989
Yourdon, E. Modem Structured Analysis and Design. Englevmod
Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall International, 1989
~ 5 0 7 Computer Programming
Replaced by BT524 Programming A.
BT52l User End Computing
No, of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: BT504 Introduction to lnformation
~echnology
Instruction: lecturehutorialllaboratory
Assessment: examinationlassignment
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Subject aims and description
"
R The units aims to enable students to understand the
c development process for business systems and to apply
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techniques
to the development of end-user systems. The
4 emphasis mows away from the 'BT504 Introduction to
lnformation Technology' aim of understanding the
2. technology, to an identification and evaluation of the
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technological solutions which may be applied to business
problems. The unit also aims to enhance skills in the verbal
and written presentation of system studies. The unit is
structured for a study of business computing from the user's
point of view rather than from that of the lnformation
Systems Department.
Hands-on exercises are used to build upon the practical skills
gained in first year, with emphasis on the utilisation and
evaluation of business packages. Skills previously developed
with business software packages will be enhanced and
extended.
Textbooks
To be advised
References
A detailed reading guie will be issued for each topic and will include
articles from industry journals and newspapets Also included will be:
Cushing, B.E. and Fornney, M.B. Accounting lnformation Systems. 5th
ed, Reading, Mass.: Addison Wesley, 1990
Shore, B. htmduction to Computer Information Systems. New York,
Holt. Rinehart and Winston, 1988
Wilkinson, J.W. Accounting and lnformation Sptems. 3rd ed, New
York: John Wiley, 1991
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Business Computing Applications
No. of hous per week: three and a half hours
Prerequisite: BT221 Business Computing
Instruction: lecture (one hour), tutorial (one hour)
and laboratory (one and a half hours)
Assessment: a major group assignment, one final
exam
Subject aims and description
The unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in
Business Computing. The aim is to give students skills and
understanding relwant to current business systems.
Specifically, typical business systems such as marketing,
manufacturing, finance, human resources systems are
examined. High level software solutions to management
problems are investigated.
References
To be advised
BT523 Systems Analysis 1
No. of hours per week: three and a half hours
Prerequisites: BT504 Introduction to lnformation
Technology, BT506 lnformation Analysis to be
taken prior to or concurrently with this unit
Instruction: lecture/tutorial
Assessment: examination/assignment
Subject aims and description
This unit will extend the information technology user skills
gained in BT504 and complement the business information
analysis and personal data base design skills developed in
BT506 to the analysis, design and implementation of a
straightforward transaction processing system with more of
an emphasis on the procedural aspects. By the end of this
unit students should be able to:
analyse business and organisational information system
requirements of limited scope and complexity, e.g., up to
a work group or departmental level
describe and recommend strategies for developing the
computer software components of a solution to such
requirements
make appropriate use of automated software
development tools
implement a simple system
evaluate the successfulness of a system.
Topics include:
modelling organisational data
modelling organisational activities
setting implementation priorities
estimation
database design
forms, screen and reports design
process design
development strategies
implementation and installation
evaluation
References
To be advised
BT524 Programming A
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisites: BT504 Introduction to lnformation
Technology
Instruction: lecturehutorialllaboratory
Assessment: examinationlassignment
Subject aims and description
To give students an understanding of the principles and
practice of commercial programming.
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
describe the programming process, from problem
definition through to program testing;
discuss the principles of structured programming;
explain the importance and philosophy of testing;