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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

CT5010: Enterprise Systems Development

Module Title Enterprise Systems Development
Module Code CT5010
Module Tutor Andrew Tomlinson
School Computing and Technology
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass IT120 or pass CT4007
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with module IT220
Brief Description

The module explores the development of enterprise information systems based on database technologies. The emphasis is on rapidly building information systems that are maintainable, scalable and provide high business value.  The module gives the student skills in systems development, requirements management, agile development methods, database systems, application development tools, and information storage and retrieval.

Indicative Syllabus

Efficiently developing large multi-user systems that meet high-value business needs. Project skills include workload management, project team management, requirements management, and systems development strategy. Technology skills include application development tools, SQL, database scripting languages, and essential skills in enterprise-level systems development. Theory and methodologies relevant to systems development will be studied and then applied.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

  1. explain fundamental theories, concepts and terms that support information system design and development
  2. manage requirements to ensure information systems reflect the needs of the client
  3. determine and apply methods suitable for systems development projects
  4. design and build appropriate database capability using commercial development tools
  5. generate business information and manage data using SQL and other relevant scripting languages
  6. determine, create and manage appropriate structures for building business logic into information systems
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
Independent Learning Hours: 228
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, other: 2000 words or equivalent
002: 50% Coursework: Group work, other: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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