fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 1 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) Title: PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) Code: ITECH7405 School / Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology Teaching Period: 2017/07 Author: Taiwo Oseni Program Level: AQF Level of Program 5 6 7 8 9 10 Level Introductory Intermediate Advanced Pre-requisites: (ITECH7403) Co-requisites: Nil Exclusions: Nil Credit Points: 30.00 ASCED Code: 020399 Description of the course for handbook entry: In this course, students will conduct an in depth investigation into an Information System, focusing on issue/s such as usage, usability, design or some aspect of human-computer interaction. Students will work in teams to scope and manage the project. Students will apply complex decision making and detailed research techniques, tools and methodologies to execute a thorough, data driven analysis of an Information Systems issue. The outcome will be professional quality research reports or documents as appropriate to the issue investigated. Grading Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, etc.) Organisation: Delivery Mode: Regular semester Structure: 1 hour with Lecturer per Week fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 2 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) 1 hour with Supervisor per Week 1 hour with Client per Fortnight Staff: Type Name Room Telephone Email Lecturer Belal Chowdhury 03 8600 6700 [email protected] Timetable: Type Day Time Room Staff / Comment Lecture Monday 11 AM - 1 PM 413 Belal Chowdhury Laboratory Monday 9 - 10 AM 508 Unsupervised Tutorial Monday 10 - 11 AM 508 Unsupervised Additional consultation time can be booked by contacting the staff member concerned directly. Learning Outcomes: Knowledge: K1. Evaluate the critical difference between Information Systems research methodologies and the related tools. K2. Justify major advantages involved in using a chosen methodology for complex Information Systems research and analysis. K3. Recommend at least one model for the complex investigation of the implementation and adoption of information systems by a particular group in the community. This may include detailed studies of user profiles, human computer interface, or other system design or adoption issues. K4. Determine roles, responsibilities, procedures and standards for collaborative team work for a major Information Systems project. K5. Evaluate appropriate design techniques and tools to investigate and/or gather data to address a particular IS problem Skills: S1. Compare critical design and data gathering skills to define a complex issue, investigate the issue and make recommendations based on data gathered. S2. Investigate appropriate tools and methodologies to research an issue in the design and/or application of information systems. S3. Critical decision making capabilities that would differentiate the project management and information systems research tools. S4. Work in a collaborative way with technical professionals and/or users in a variety of areas of implementation of an information system. S5. Liaise with a client or other stakeholders to deliver advanced professional reports based on research data. S6. Develop specialised skills to describe and design a complex information system based on the research. Evaluate the work flow needed to implement the design. Application of knowledge and skills: fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 3 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) A1. Develop critical understanding of methodologies in data gathering and advanced investigation for information systems studies. A2. Choose appropriate scientific process and appropriate artefacts for an information systems study. A3. Prepare appropriate technical and research documentation and processes to create investigation tools for an information system. A4. Develop leadership roles especially suitable to manage complex application of information systems. A5. Work in a team to plan and implement a complex information system. A6. Develop, implement, monitor and maintain a project management plan. Values and Graduate Attributes: Values: V1. Appreciate the advantages of particular information system research methodologies V2. Appreciate the need for ethics and professionalism while dealing with clients and/or users V3. Appreciate the difference between project management and information systems research processes V4. Value regular communication within a team to foster good team dynamic and collaboration V5. Appreciate the need for appropriate documentation to support a project development V6. Appreciate the need for professionalism in relating to project stakeholders Content: Scope: Topics may include: Human computer interaction Social issues Social communication Business strategy Market research Measure of success for IT corporates Usability issues Data security Impact analysis Qualitative data collection and analysis Sequence: The following is an approximate guide to the sequence of topics in this course. Week(s) Topic(s) 1-11 This course does not involve any lectures and tutorials. Learning Tasks and Assessment: fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 4 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) Learning Outcomes Assessed Assessment Task Assessment Type K4, S5, S6, A2, A4, A5, A6 Engage in group collaboration on a large complex information systems project Technical artefacts appropriate to the project; may include individual component K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, S4, A1 Develop tools and implement data gathering process to investigate issues in an information systems project Appropriate reports documenting implementation, results analysis, and recommendations S3, S5, S6, K4, A3, A6 Engage in workshops and/or professional meetings to progress outcomes for a project Evidence of appropriate engagement – may include minutes, summary of work outcomes, progress reports, planning documents and/or oral presentations. The following tasks will be graded. Task Released Due Weighting Type Project Brief Presentation Week 1 Fri, Mar 31, 2017 - 16:00 (Week 2) 10.0% B Data Collection Report Week 3 Thu, Apr 27, 2017 - 16:00 (Week 6) 10.0% A Artefact Presentation Week 5 Fri, Jun 9, 2017 - 16:00 (Week 12) 25.0% B Project Report Week 7 Week 13 45.0% A Individual Reflections Week 11 End of exam 10.0% B Project Brief Presentation Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K5, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A5, A6 Purpose: This assessment is purposed to give an overview of the state of the project as undertaken in Project 1. Requirements:The presentation should cover the following points:A detailed project execution plan, A detailed data collection plan, A detailed data analysis plan, A brief description of Artifacts to be created, and An identification of individual roles in project activities. Assessed by: Lecturer Submission: Week 2 via Moodle; In-class presentation Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, team feedback on Moodle Data Collection Report Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3 Purpose: The objective of this Data Collection Report is to provide comprehensive summary of the data collection and analysis process and initial findings from the data. The patterns observed from the data and its relevance to the project problem should be identified and explained. Requirements:The structure of the report should be decided by students, and should include: The problem being addressed, Theories or frameworks adopted to address the problem, Data collected, Data analysis techniques, Preliminary observations, Description of the Artifact to be developed, and the Execution plan fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 5 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) for the completion of the project. Assessed by: Lecturer Submission: Week 5 via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, team feedback on Moodle Artefact Presentation Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3 Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to provide a comprehensive summary of the project. The structure of the presentation should cover the different artifacts or aspects of the artifacts developed in the course of the project. Requirements:The structure of the report should be decided by students, and should include: The problem being addressed, Theories or frameworks adopted to address the problem, Data collected, Data analysis techniques, Preliminary observations, Description of the Artifact to be developed, and the Execution plan for the completion of the project. Assessed by: Lecturer Submission: Week 11 via Moodle, In-class presentation Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, team feedback In-class and on Moodle Project Report Learning Outcomes Assessed: K1, K2, K3, K5, S1,S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2, A3, A6 Purpose: The project report highlights the conclusion of the project and provides comprehensive and detailed information collected and analyzed by the project team Requirements:This document should cover ALL aspects of the project and include solutions to the project problem. Assessed by: Lecturer Submission: Week 13 (SWOT VAC) via Moodle Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, team feedback on Moodle Individual Reflections Learning Outcomes Assessed: K4, S4, S5, A4, A5 Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is to capture students' learning through the entire project (Project 1 &2). Requirements:Each student is expected to write about his/her project experience. Students should also include suggestions on how a better outcome could have been achieved from the project. Assessed by: Lecturer Submission: Week 14 via Moodle, followed by individual interviews. Feedback: marks in fdlMarks, team feedback on Moodle Recommended time per learning activity: fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 6 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) Students should be aware that a course’s class time is only a small component of their expected learning activities. Students are expected to spend approximately 150 hours (300 hours if 30 credit points) studying this course in order to have a reasonable opportunity to satisfactorily meet the learning outcomes. The following table is a suggested breakdown of this time on the learning activities and represents the recommended minimum for each of these activities. Learning Activity Description Hours Sessions with Lecturer Time spent on lectures, workshops, and delivery of presentations 12 Supervision Time spent meeting with supervisors 12 Client Meetings Time spent communicating with Clients 12 Group Presentation Preparation for Group Presentation 8 Progress Report Preparation of the Progress Report 16 Artefact Presentation Preparation and Presentation of Artefact 130 Project Report Preparation of Project Report 100 Individual Reflections Preparation of individual Journals and Preparation for individual interviews 10 Total: 300 Submission and Return of Student Work: Aessments are to be submitted via Moodle and Feedback would also be provided via Moodle. Closing the Loop / Student Feedback: Students' feedback reflected a lack of clarity in some terminologies used, for instance project artefacts. The terminologies and assessments are now clarified to address mis-understandings. Some assessments have also been redefined and streamlined for better project outcomes. Assessment Criteria: In order to receive a passing grade in this Course, students must receive a passing mark in the invigilated (Type B) assessment tasks and an overall passing mark in the combined result of all (Type A and Type B) assessment tasks. Additionally, students who are determined to be 'at risk' may be subject to extra requirements such as minimum attendance. Failure to satisfy these extra requirements may result in an automatic fail in the course. Topics Assessed : All topics covered during this course are subject to assessment. `Turnitin` Submission: fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 7 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) In order to verify the originality of assessment tasks, students may be required to use Turnitin plagiarism software to check their assignment before submission. Full details of requirements and how to use Turnitin will be provided by the Course Coordinator. Late Assignment: For all assessment items handed in after the official due date without an agreed extension, a 10% penalty will be applied to the total mark for each day (or part thereof) late after the due date (including weekends and public holidays). Special Consideration: If students are adversely affected by life circumstances a discretionary assessment extension of up to five University working days for one assessment task may be granted at the discretion of the tutor, lecturer, or course coordinator (dependent on faculty process) upon a direct request by the student via the Discretionary Assessment Extension form. However if a student has experienced or encountered some form of disadvantage or impediment (medical reasons; hardship/trauma; compassionate grounds; other significant cause) in more than one course and requires more than five working days’ extension, then they may apply for Special Consideration. For further information on Discretionary Assessment Extensions and Special Consideration, including a c c e s s t o t h e p o l i c y , p r o c e d u r e s o r a s s o c i a t e d f o r m s , s e e http://federation.edu.au/current-students/essential-info/administration/special-consideration Available Grades: A list of the available grades, a description of the corresponding required student performance and the r e q u i r e d p e r c e n t a g e s f o r t h e C o u r s e i s g i v e n i n t h e U n i v e r s i t y H a n d b o o k . https://federation.edu.au/students/essential-info/administration/exams/results The Course Coordinator may standardise raw marks before allocating grades. Plagiarism: It is important to learn from the work of others and you are encouraged to explore the library, World Wide Web resources and have discussions with other students. However work for assessment must be entirely the student's own work. Plagiarism is the presentation of the expressed thought or work of another person as though it is one's own without properly acknowledging that person. You must not allow other students to copy your work and must take care to safeguard against this happening. In cases of copying, normally all students involved will be penalised equally; an exception will be if you can demonstrate the work is your own and you took reasonable care to safeguard against copying. Plagiarism is a serious offence. As set out in the University Regulation 6.1.1 students who are caught plagiarising will, for a first offence, be given a zero mark for that task. A second offence will result in a failing grade for the Course(s) involved and any subsequent offence will be referred to the Student Discipline Committee. More information about the plagiarism policy and procedure for the university can be found at http://federation.edu.au/students/learning-and-study/online-help-with/plagiarism fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 8 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) Academic Regulations: Supplementary information concerning teaching, learning, and assessment may be provided from time to time in response to unforeseen circumstances. This may include changes in times or location of classes, order of the schedule or due dates for assignments. Announcement of these matters in classes and placement of a notice on the course Moodle page shall be deemed to be official notification. FedUni has a range of educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which you can find at http://policy.federation.edu.au/category_list.php?catalogue_id=115 Student Support: The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from your studies. You c a n s e e t h e l i s t o f S t u d e n t S e r v i c e s c o n t a c t s a t http://federation.edu.au/students#Assistance_support_and_services Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. The role of the DLU is to support the development of a learning and working environment that maximise participation in University life by students with a disability Learning Management System: This course makes use of Moodle to support your learning. You can access Moodle from the FedUni home page or at https://moodle.federation.edu.au/login/index.php If you do not have access for this course you should notify your course co-ordinator immediately Presentation of Academic Work: http://federation.edu.au/current-students/learning-and-study/online-resources/guides-to-your-assessment s Materials: Reading: References: Shirley Greogor. (2006). The Nature of Theory in Information Systems. MIS Quarterly. 30:3. Robey, D.; Raymond, B.; Anderson, C. (2013). Theorizing Information Technology as a Material Artifact in Information Systems Research. Oxford Scholarship Online. Alan R. Hevner. (2007). A Three Cycle View of Design Science Research. Scandinavian Journal of Infornation Systems. 19:2. Markus, M.L; Silver, M.S. (2008). A Foundation for the Study of IT Effects: A new look at DeSanctis and Poole/'s concepts of structural features and spirit. Journal of the Association for Information Systems. 9. Pages 609-632. Note that some material in lectures, assignments and other resources provided to students may contain direct quotations from the text book(s) and references listed. fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 9 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) Adopted Reference Style: fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 10 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) Professional Standards / Competencies: Australian Computer Society - Core Body of Knowledge Attribute Assessed Level 1 ICT Problem Solving (PS) 1.1 Modelling methods and processes. 1.1.1 Understand problems, handle abstraction and design solutions. Yes Expert 2 Professional Knowledge (PK) 2.2 Professionalism 2.2.1 Basic concepts of professionalism (expertise, certification, competence, autonomy, excellence, reflection, responsibility and accountability) Yes Specialist 2.2.2 ICT specific professionalism issues Yes Specialist 2.3 Teamwork concepts and issues 2.3.1 Collaboration, group dynamics, leadership styles, conflict resolution, team development and groupware Yes Expert 2.4 Communication 2.4.1 Oral and written presentations, technical report writing, writing user documentation and the development of effective interpersonal skills Yes Expert 2.5 Societal issues 2.5.1 Privacy and civil liberties, environmental and sustainability issues, computer crime, intellectual property and legal issues Yes Specialist 3 Technology Building (TB) 3.1 Programming 3.1.1 Fundamental constructs of a programming language, the behaviour of simple programs, efficiency and effectiveness analysis No Intermediate 3.1.2 The principles, concepts and practices of successful software development should be understood, including program/software testing. Yes Specialist fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 11 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) 3.2 Human-computer interaction 3.2.1 User-centred design methodologies Yes Specialist 3.2.2 Interaction design Yes Specialist 3.2.3 Ergonomics Yes Advanced 3.2.4 Accessibility standards and cognitive psychology Yes Advanced 3.3 Systems development 3.3.1 An understanding is required of how to develop or acquire software (information) systems that satisfy the requirements of users and customers. Yes Expert 3.3.2 All phases of the lifecycle of an information system should be understood including: requirement analysis (systems analysis) and specification, design, construction, testing and operation and maintenance Yes Specialist 3.3.3 There should also be knowledge of methodologies and processes for developing systems Yes Expert 3.4 Systems acquisition 3.4.1 Systems acquisition and integration Yes Specialist 4 Technology Resources (TR) 4.1 Hardware and software fundamentals 4.1.1 Computer architecture and organisation - Form, function and internal organisation of the integrated components of digital computers (including processors, registers, memory, and input/output devices) Yes Specialist 4.2 Data and information management 4.2.1 Data modelling and abstraction Yes Advanced 4.2.2 Physical file storage techniques Yes Advanced 4.2.3 Database Management Systems (DBMS) Yes Advanced 4.2.4 Information assurance and security in a shared environment Yes Specialist 5 Services Management (SM) fdlGrades UD_ITECH7405_2017/07_2017-03-18 14:50:19 CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D 12 /12 Course Description (Higher Education) ITECH7405 PROJECT 2 (ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS) 5.1 Service management 5.1.1 The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Yes Specialist 5.1.2 Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (CobiT) Yes Specialist 6 Outcomes Management (OM) 6.1 ICT Governance 6.1.1 Fundamental governance principles (eg. structures to encourage moral behaviour within organisations and corporations, and moral behaviour by organisations and corporations) Yes Specialist 6.1.3 Organisational context, including business processes, organisational culture and change management Yes Expert 6.1.4 Security policy Yes Specialist 6.2 ICT Project management 6.2.1 Team management Yes Expert 6.2.2 Estimation techniques Yes Expert 6.2.3 Cost / benefit analysis Yes Advanced 6.2.4 Risk analysis Yes Specialist 6.2.5 Risk management Yes Specialist 6.2.6 Project scheduling Yes Expert 6.2.7 Quality assurance Yes Expert 6.2.8 Software configuration management Yes Expert 6.2.9 Project management tools Yes Expert 6.2.10 Reporting and presentation techniques Yes Expert