IS0S364 - Information Systems 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | IS0S364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Information Systems | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Computing and Mathematics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Informatics | ||
| Module Leader: | Nigel Richards, Robert Berry | ||
| Module Team: | Adam Jones, Jennifer Whewell, Hannah Seale, Peter Parody, Joseph Griffiths, Mitchell Eboigbe, Christopher Tubb, Sharan Johnstone | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100373 - internet technologies | 100754 - databases | 100755 - data management |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 25 | 25 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide a theoretical and practical introduction to information systems.
Content Summary
The use and impact of information systems.
Characteristics of data and information.
The systems development process.
Database management systems.
Relational databases.
Structured query language.
Systems analysis.
Process modelling.
Data modelling.
Design and implementation of a basic relational database.
Detailed IS case studies (e.g. Business Information Systems, Environmental IS, Crime IS, etc.)
Limitations of traditional information systems.
Characteristics of spatial data and information.
Geographical Information Systems.
Extending IS to GIS.
Querying Databases & Spatial Databases
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a practical understanding of the implementation and application of information<br />systems. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate a practical understanding of the design of information systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | Design and implementation of a simple GIS application | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Design and implementation of a basic relational database application | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 2 (Asynch) | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✘ | ✔ | |