Information Systems Concepts Module Introduction

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Information Systems ConceptsModule Introduction

• Dell Zhang
• Birkbeck, University of London
• Spring 2009

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Outline

• Motivation
• Content
• Textbook
• Reading Week
• Assessment
• Software Tool
• Web Pages

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Motivation
IT Managers Requisite Skills
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Content

• Development Methodologies
• RUP (USDP), XP, etc.
• Object Orientation
• Analysis, Design
• Unified Modeling Language
• Activity Diagram
• Use Case Diagram
• Class Diagram, Object Diagram
• Communication Diagram, Sequence Diagram
• Design Patterns

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Textbook
The 3rd Edition UML version 2.0 Used for both
ISC ISM Chapters 1-9, 15, 21
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Reading Week
SimSE Game (RUP)
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Assessment

• Coursework (20)
• 2 In-Class Tests
• Multiple-Choice Questions
• 1 Case-Study Group Project
• Groups (BSc FDIT)
• Lab Rooms
• UML Tools
• Examination (80)

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Software Tool
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Web Pages
http//www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/dell/teaching/isc/
http//www.ble.ac.uk/
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• Questions
• Comments
• Suggestions