Assay
GENERAL
Code : 060502122
Level : 2 (1200 notional hours; 120 credits)
Weight : 0.25 (300 notional hours; 30 credits)
Subject : Information Systems 2
Subject Code : WIH2100
Lecturer: Cheryl Schrőder
Last reviewed: January 2014
1. Purpose
This course aims to give learners an in-depth understanding of information systems analysis and design. Learners are exposed to the various phases of the design life cycle and are instructed in the creation of design artifacts required for each of these phases.
2. Methodology
The course will create a balance between theoretical concepts and the practical application of these concepts.
2.1 Proposed Methods
Method
Percentage
Lectures
25
Practicals
25
Assignments
15
Study for tests
15
Taking tests
10
Pre-reading
10
100
2.2 Lecture breakdown
The subject is a year course. Learners are required to attend 4 lectures per week as indicated on their timetable. A practical session is also provided on the timetable.
3. Study Material
3.1 Prescribed Text
The prescribed text is: Author: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2012) Title: Information Systems 2 & 3 Publisher: Course Technology (Cengage Learning) ISBN: 978-1-4080-6381-1
3.2 Reference Material
The learning material website is:
Log into MOODLE: http://learn.nmmu.ac.za/login/index.php
Select School of ICT link.
Select WIH2100 Information Systems 2 link.
It is the responsibility of the students to regularly check the MOODLE site for updates and notices.
Students will be directed to 2 different tutorial sites:
Systems Analysis and Design http://www.freetutes.com/systemanalysis/ Structured Query Language http://learn.nmmu.ac.za/ SQL101 Structured Query Language
4. Assessment
Assessment details are as follows:
Name
Weight
Date
Test 1
10%
Thursday 20th March
Test 2
20%
Thursday 24th April
Test 3
40%
June examination period
Test 4
25%
To be
Code : 060502122
Level : 2 (1200 notional hours; 120 credits)
Weight : 0.25 (300 notional hours; 30 credits)
Subject : Information Systems 2
Subject Code : WIH2100
Lecturer: Cheryl Schrőder
Last reviewed: January 2014
1. Purpose
This course aims to give learners an in-depth understanding of information systems analysis and design. Learners are exposed to the various phases of the design life cycle and are instructed in the creation of design artifacts required for each of these phases.
2. Methodology
The course will create a balance between theoretical concepts and the practical application of these concepts.
2.1 Proposed Methods
Method
Percentage
Lectures
25
Practicals
25
Assignments
15
Study for tests
15
Taking tests
10
Pre-reading
10
100
2.2 Lecture breakdown
The subject is a year course. Learners are required to attend 4 lectures per week as indicated on their timetable. A practical session is also provided on the timetable.
3. Study Material
3.1 Prescribed Text
The prescribed text is: Author: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (2012) Title: Information Systems 2 & 3 Publisher: Course Technology (Cengage Learning) ISBN: 978-1-4080-6381-1
3.2 Reference Material
The learning material website is:
Log into MOODLE: http://learn.nmmu.ac.za/login/index.php
Select School of ICT link.
Select WIH2100 Information Systems 2 link.
It is the responsibility of the students to regularly check the MOODLE site for updates and notices.
Students will be directed to 2 different tutorial sites:
Systems Analysis and Design http://www.freetutes.com/systemanalysis/ Structured Query Language http://learn.nmmu.ac.za/ SQL101 Structured Query Language
4. Assessment
Assessment details are as follows:
Name
Weight
Date
Test 1
10%
Thursday 20th March
Test 2
20%
Thursday 24th April
Test 3
40%
June examination period
Test 4
25%
To be