Requirements Analysis and Modelling
Overview
This unit teaches students to identify, critically analyse and instigate the process of exploring problem areas in a given context. They will apply analysis and modelling techniques in the context of practical problems, discuss alternative models and solutions, and argue effectively why some models or solutions are better than others given different evaluation criteria.
Requisites
Rule
Admission in to Master of Information Technology (Professional Computing)
OR
Concurrent Pre-requisite
COS60009 Data Management for the Big Data Age
OR
INF60009 Database, Analysis and Design
AND
Concurrent Pre-requisite
INF60007 Business Information Systems
OR
COS60010 Technology Inquiry Project
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies and modelling techniques to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of the Structured, Object Oriented (OO) and Agile approaches to systems analysis
- Critically analyse the theory relating to requirements modelling and through this advanced knowledge, articulate possible solutions for business problems
- Communicate effectively as a professional and function as an effective leader or member of a team
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
OUA
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Studies | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
| Case Studies | Group | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Case Studies | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
| Case Studies | Group | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Online Discussion | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3 |
| Test | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
| Test | Individual | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3 |
| Tutorial Exercises | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- The role of the analyst and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Investigating system requirements
- Project management and planning in the context of requirements analysis modelling
- Data gathering techniques
- Modelling system requirements: traditional approach – specifically Data Flow Diagram DFDs; OO approach - focusing on use cases and activity diagrams; and agile systems development
- Evaluation of alternatives for requirements, environments and implementation
- Current trends in systems development methodologies
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.