CLASSES

Each week you should attend 2 hours of lectures and a Mixed tutorial Class (starting in week 2). For details of days, times and rooms consult the timetables webpage.

Note that mixed classes commence in week 2.

Please note that you are required to attend most of the mixed classes and hand in prepared work each week. Failure to do so may result in you failing the unit or being excluded from the exam.

REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS

Textbook

The textbooks for ISYS254 used this semester is:

1. Joseph S Valacich, Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, Fifth Edition (or Later), Pearson, 2012, ISBN13: 978-0-013-706711-4 link

Note: The book can be found at the co-op bookshop.

UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

Websites

The web page for this unit can be found at: here

iLecture

Digital recordings of lectures are available. Read instructions here.

Discussion Boards

The unit makes use of discussion boards hosted within ilearn Please post questions relevant to the unit there. They are monitored by the staff on the unit.

There has been no assessment changes since to last offering.

Firstly, in order to pass the unit, you must obtain a total mark of 50% or higher and a mark of 40% or higher in the final examination; make a reasonable attempt at the exercises in the diagnostic assessment; demonstrate that you can perform at a Functional level or higher for each criterion assessed in the two assignments; reach a Functional level or higher for each criterion assessed in the final examination.

Secondly, ISYS254 will be graded according to the following general descriptions of the letter grades as specified by Macquarie University.

• High Distinction (HD, 85-100): provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline.

• Distinction (D, 75-84): provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.

• Credit (Cr, 65-74): provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline..

• Pass (P, 50-64): provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

• Fail (F, 0-49): does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline.