Published 2024/25 Module Descriptor

University of the West of Scotland

Module Descriptor

Session: 2024/25

Title of Module: Information Systems Analysis and Design

Code: COMP11113 SCQF Level: 11 Credit Points: ECTS: 10

(Scottish Credit 20 (European Credit
and Qualifications Transfer Scheme)
Framework)

School: School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Module Co-ordinator: Ying Liang

Summary of Module

This module aims to increase a student’s awareness of the process associated with the
analysis and design of technology-based organisational information systems. This
module is focused on the requirements analysis of an IT-based business system in
context of the overall business organisation and strategy.

The Unified Modelling Language (UML) is the object-oriented development method

used for the analysis phase of the system development. During the analysis, the system
is described from three viewpoints each of which is supported by specific techniques:
the functional view (supported by the Use Case Diagram and Use Case Descriptions),
the data view (supported by the Class Diagram), and the event view (supported by the
Sequence Diagrams). Emphasis is placed on the practical application of these
techniques via a number of case studies used throughout the module. An appropriate
Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool is used to produce the UML
diagrams.

Undertaking this module will develop a range of graduate attributes such as analytical
thinking and collaborative work. Furthermore, students will be knowledgeable in IT
system analysis techniques using UML and will get practice in ethically minded IT
system design with UML.

Module Delivery Method

Face-To- Fully Work-Based

Blended HybridC Hybrid0
Face Online Learning
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See Guidance Note for details.

Campus(es) for Module Delivery

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The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by

Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit) (tick as
appropriate)
Distance/Online
Paisley: Ayr: Dumfries: Lanarkshire: London: Other:
Learning:

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Term(s) for Module Delivery

(Provided viable student numbers permit).

Term 1 ☒ Term 2 ☒ Term 3 ☒

Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

These should take cognisance of the SCQF level descriptors and be at the
appropriate level for the module.
At the end of this module the student will be able to:

L1 Apply modern analysis approaches, specifically UML

L2 Produce an analysis report using standard business software and CASE tools

Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues in a specialist area of

L3 professional, legal, and ethical issues in information systems analysis and
design

L4 Work as a member of a development team

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills

During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to

SCQF Headings
achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and SCQF Level 11
Understanding (K
and U) Understanding the role of analysis within software development
Practice: Applied SCQF Level 11
Knowledge and
Understanding Using a number of object-oriented techniques to provide a
specification of the system
Generic Cognitive SCQF Level 11
skills
Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the techniques
used
Communication, SCQF Level 11
ICT and Numeracy
Skills Using an appropriate CASE tool to maintain deliverables

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Autonomy, SCQF Level 11

Accountability and
Working with others Working within a group to a set deadline

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have

undertaken the following:

Module Code: Module Title:

Other:

Co-requisites Module Code: Module Title:

*Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

Learning and Teaching

In line with current learning and teaching principles, a 20-credit module

includes 200 learning hours, normally including a minimum of 36 contact hours
and maximum of 48 contact hours.
Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200
Learning Activities
hours):
During completion of this module, the learning activities
(Note: Learning hours
undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes
include both contact hours
are stated below:
and hours spent on other
learning activities)

Lecture/Core Content Delivery 12

Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity 24

Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop 12

Independent Study 152

200 Hours Total

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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and
ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Alan Dennis, Barbara Wixom, and David Tegarden, Systems Analysis and Design: An
Object-Oriented Approach with UML (6th edition), Wiley, 2021.

John W. Satzinger, Robert B. Jackson and Stephen D. Burd, Object-Oriented Analysis

and Design with the Unified Process, Thomson, 2005.

Information System Analysis and Design Course Notes from the university’s VLE.

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are
advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of
session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Attendance and Engagement Requirements

In line with the Student Attendance and Engagement Procedure: Students are
academically engaged if they are regularly attending and participating in timetabled
on-campus and online teaching sessions, asynchronous online learning activities,
course-related learning resources, and complete assessments and submit these on
time.

Equality and Diversity

The University's Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Procedure can be accessed at
the following link: UWS Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Code.

(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and
diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

Supplemental Information

Divisional Programme
Computing
Board
Assessment Results
Yes ☐No ☒
(Pass/Fail)
School Assessment
Applied and Business Computing
Board
Moderator Joanna Olszewska

External Examiner C Luo

Accreditation Details pending

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)

Assessment 1 30% - Class Test

Assessment 2 10% - Written report

Assessment 3 60% - Group based case study

(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can
be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar
when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Module
Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (See Guidance Note)

Component 1

Assessment Weighting (%) Timetabled

Learning Learning Learning Learning
Type of Contact
Outcome Outcome Outcome Outcome
(Footnote B.) Assessment Hours
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Element

Class test ✓ 30%

Component 2

Assessment Weighting (%) Timetabled

Learning Learning Learning Learning
Type of Contact
Outcome Outcome Outcome Outcome
(Footnote B.) Assessment Hours
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Element

Written report ✓ 10%

Component 3

Assessment Weighting (%) Timetabled

Learning Learning Learning Learning
Type of Contact
Outcome Outcome Outcome Outcome
(Footnote B.) Assessment Hours
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Element
Group based
✓ ✓ ✓ 60%
case study

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Combined Total for All Components 100%

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

Note(s):
1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning
outcomes.
2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to
University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the
Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or
Professional requirements.