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<p>This advanced unit will enable you to design and develop a complex software system. We will cover the tools and techniques used in the analysis and design of complex computer systems with emphasis on outcome of the early stages of software development. These include : the software requirements and specifications documentation, and software design documents.</p>
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<p>Requirements Elicitation.<br>
Modeling with UML.<br>
Object-Oriented analysis.<br>
Concepts and techniques of object-oriented design: logical to physical design, user interface, program design, design packaging.<br>
Implementation of an object-oriented designed system, using an object-oriented programming language.<br>
Software testing.<br>
Project management: communication, planning, monitoring, quality assurance, change management.<br>
Maintenance issues.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This advanced unit will enable you to design and develop a complex software system. We will cover the tools and techniques used in the analysis and design of complex computer systems with emphasis on outcome of the early stages of software development. These include : the software requirements and specifications documentation, and software design documents.</p>
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<p>Requirements Elicitation.<br> Modeling with UML.<br> Object-Oriented analysis.<br> Concepts and techniques of object-oriented design: logical to physical design, user interface, program design, design packaging.<br> Implementation of an object-oriented designed system, using an object-oriented programming language.<br> Software testing.<br> Project management: communication, planning, monitoring, quality assurance, change management.<br> Maintenance issues.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020103 - Programming
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech7201">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH7410" target="_blank">ITECH7410</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "ITECH3201"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Explain the significance of detailed project planning and control, good communication and documentation and the use of appropriate tools in order to provide a quality product.</p>
K2
<p>Differentiate between software engineering and programming, and determing the relevant software configurations.</p>
K3
<p>Use an object orientated approach to design, implement, and maintain an information system.</p>
K4
<p>Determine how unit tests are used during software development to assist agile programming techniques such as refactoring.</p>
S1
<p>Collaborate as a team to develop a fully documented and small business information system.</p>
S2
<p>Design and implement an information system.</p>
A1
<p>Develop complex software systems in accordance with industry standard development methodologies and practice.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Test the knowledge and skills in the analysis and practical application of the introduced content. Presentations and/or reports covering a range of taught topics. Self-reflection of the learning process.</p>
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<p>60-80%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Review and practice of skills and knowledge.</p>
<p>Examination</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
020103 - Programming
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech7201">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: ITECH7201 - U1.2