School of Information Management & Systems

Unit Code : IMS5024

Unit Objectives:

This unit is intended to expose Masters students to contemporary thought on information modelling.

This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of the use of information systems modelling within information systems development. Critical comparisons are made of the various approaches to information systems modelling. Topics include philosophical foundations of information systems modelling; approaches to information systems modelling - data modelling, process modelling, event driven modelling, object-oriented modelling; information systems modelling in practice - the process of information systems modelling; quality in information systems modelling;

At the completion of this subject you should:

have knowledge and understanding of:

Abstraction techniques in information systems modelling
A range of information systems modelling techniques
The role of information systems modelling in information systems development
The strengths and weaknesses of particular information systems modelling techniques
Design and evaluation of alternative information systems

have the skills to:

Identify and perform abstraction techniques in information systems modelling
Perform a range of information systems modelling techniques
Use a range of information systems modelling approaches

have developed attitudes which enable them to:

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of particular information systems modelling techniques
Critique issues relevant to the practice of information systems modelling
Recognise the applicability and limitations of using particular, information systems modelling techniques

Authorised by: Head of School. Maintained by: Helana Scheepers