FIT2001 Systems development
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT2001 Systems development is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT2001
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT2001
No unit lists FIT2001 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: BUS2021, CPE2003, CSE1204, CSE1205, FZA2001, GCO1813, GCO2601, GCO2852, GCO2826, IMS1001, IMS1002, IMS1805, IMS2071, IMS9001
Prerequisite: 24 points of FIT units
Overview
The unit introduces students to systems analysis and design as a problem solving activity, within the framework of a selected methodology. It will focus on contemporary industry practice; investigating understanding and documenting system requirements; a range of design and implementation activities; and professional skills required for systems development.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| October 12 week teaching period | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly workshop quizzes, participation and questionsReportThreshold hurdle8%
- Assignment 1 - Requirements gathering for an information systemAssignmentThreshold hurdle5%
- Assignment 2 - Requirements modelling and documentation for an information systemAssignmentThreshold hurdle25%
- Assignment 3 - Prototyping and Interface Design for an information systemAssignmentThreshold hurdle12%
- Scheduled final assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and analyse a range of system development methodologies and be able to assess when to use a particular approach;
- 2
Describe key activities required for systems development;
- 3
Apply problem solving techniques at different levels of abstraction;
- 4
Select suitable techniques and methods to conduct analysis, design and implementation activities;
- 5
Apply analysis and design techniques to a practical system development problem within a contemporary development methodology framework;
- 6
Demonstrate an understanding of the professional skills required for effective systems development practice.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars12 hours
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
John W Satzinger, Robert B Jackson, Stephen D Burd. (2016). Systems Analysis And Design In A Changing World . (7th Edition) Course Technology Cengage Learning.
Where it fits
FIT2001 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Christabel Gonsalvez
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT2001?
FIT2001 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FIT2001 offered?
In 2021, FIT2001 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT2001?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT2001 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include FIT2001?
FIT2001 is part of Business information systems and Software development.