1. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.1 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez IMS 1502 Studio 2: Information Systems Foundations 2 Seminar 1: Introduction to IMS1502 Specifying a System Semester 2, 2005

2. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.2 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Seminar Objectives At the end of this seminar you should: understand the administration, objectives and structure of IMS1502 be aware of the content outline of the unit understand the purpose of the System Requirements Specification

3. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.3 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Overview Introducing the academic staff Tutorial staff Unit objectives Semester structure Text books Workload Assessment Plagiarism Your responsibilities Unit framework

4. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.4 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Unit Staff Studio Academics: Chris Gonsalvez (Unit Leader) S7.22, ext. 32554, chris.gonsalvez@infotech.monash.edu.auchris.gonsalvez@infotech.monash.edu.au Kathy Lynch S4.04, ext. 32583, kathy.lynch@infotech.monash.edu.aukathy.lynch@infotech.monash.edu.au Steve Wright S7.14, ext. 32994, steve.wright@infotech.monash.edu.austeve.wright@infotech.monash.edu.au Tutors: Paschalis Kalogeras T1.26, paschalis.kalogeras@infotech.monash.edu.aupaschalis.kalogeras@infotech.monash.edu.au Ken Lin T1.26, ken.lin@infotech.monash.edu.auken.lin@infotech.monash.edu.au Natalia Tame T1.26, natalia.tame@infotech.monash.edu.aunatalia.tame@infotech.monash.edu.au

5. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.5 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez IMS1502 Unit Objectives IMS1502 aims to: apply and integrate fundamental knowledge from other first year units in the BIS program extend students' skills in the use of productivity applications expose students to network fundamentals provide opportunities for students to work in small groups and further develop their skills in system development, communication, team work and project management

6. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.6 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Semester structure Seminars –Monday 3 pm – 4 pm, Building S – Link Theatre –Purpose Studio –As per your allocated studio –Purpose –Academic & tutor roles –Past experiences Student attendance & participation

7. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.7 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez IMS1501 Performance Exam Mark 41%< 50 Fail 28%50 – 59 Pass 24%60 – 69 Credit 7%70 + Distinction Unit – Final Mark 15%N 11%P 42%C 24%D 4%HD 4%WH

8. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.8 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Studio sessions All studio sessions will be held in Studio T 1.26 Studio 4 – Tuesday 2 pm – 5 pm Steve Wright & Natalia Tame Studio 2 – Wednesday 1 pm – 4 pm Kathy Lynch & Ken Lin Studio 6 – Thursday 11 am – 2 pm Chris Gonsalvez & Paschalis Kalogeras Studio academics will attend one hour of their studio session

9. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.9 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Textbooks Recommended texts: Martin, E.W., Brown, C.V., DeHayes, D.W., Hoffer, J.A. and Perkins, W.C. (2004) Managing Information Technology, 5th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall International, Inc. ISBN 0-13- 043244X Benson, S. and Standing, C. (2001) Information Systems: A Business Approach, John Wiley and Sons, Singapore. ISBN 0- 470-80003-8 Eunson, B. (2004) Communicating in the 21st Century, John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 0-470-80349-5

10. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.10 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Anticipated Workload 1 hour seminar 3 hour per week studio session 8 hours per week reading, preparation for seminars and studio sessions, and completion of assignment work

11. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.11 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Assessment IMS1502 is a 6-point, single semester unit. The assessment comprises: 70% - assignment - combination of individual and group items 10% - reflective work 20% - examination Rules: a pass requires a final mark of 50% or more hurdle - you must earn a minimum of 40% for the exam AND a minimum of 40% for the assignments see unit outline for further details

12. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.12 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Example of assessment hurdle Practical mark = 60/80 = 75% Exam mark = 6/20 = 30% Total mark = 66/100 = FAIL !! Because the Exam mark is less than 40% the officially recorded result will be a failed result of 44%

13. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.13 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Exam The exam will be held during the formal examination period Details about the format and content of the exam will be discussed in Week 13 – Revision session.

14. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.14 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Plagiarism/cheating The university and the school have various policies regarding plagiarism –http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/resources/index.htmlhttp://www.sims.monash.edu.au/resources/index.html My advice: Don’t do it You will get caught

15. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.15 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Academic grievance If you have a problem: LET US KNOW –Tutor –Studio Academic –Studio Year Leader (Ms. Chris Gonsalvez) –Director of Undergraduate Studies (Dr. Kathy Lynch) –Associate Head of School (Ms. Chris Gonsalvez) –Head of School (Assoc. Prof. Graham Farr) We cannot help if we don’t know about it Please let us know before it is too late The university and the School have various policies regarding academic grievance –http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/resources/index.htmlhttp://www.sims.monash.edu.au/resources/index.html

16. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.16 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez In Conclusion: Your responsibilities You are responsible for your own learning –Lessons learnt in this unit will serve you well throughout your course We help you with information and services You must: –read widely, ask questions, think, actively participate –practice what you learn –manage your time well –ask when you do not know –have fun and enjoy your learning – this is the best time of your life (really)

17. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.17 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez What is this unit about? Systems Development Analysing the System –Data Gathering – interviewing, document analysis –Writing the specification, promotional documents –Presenting to the stakeholders Designing the System –Information and IT Architecture –Human Computer Interaction Principles, Prototyping Managing the Process –Project Management –Quality

18. Initiation Analysis Design Implementation Review Maintenance Project Management Group work Communication Ethics Documentation Efficiency Tools Information System Fundamentals Developing Information Systems System Development Methods System Development Life Cycle IMS1502: Unit framework

19. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.19 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Specifying a System When specifying a system we try to: understand WHAT it is that the user wants show them that we understand what it is that they want understand/establish the scope of the system the constraints that the system must work within Provide a foundation on which to design and build the system We do this by producing a System Requirements Specification during the Analysis phase of the SDLC

20. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.20 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Systems requirements include functional aspects ‘the activities that the system must perform — that is, the business uses to which the system will be applied’ (Satzinger et al. 2004: 119) non-functional aspects technical matters, performance, usability, reliability, security (Satzinger et al. 2004: 120)

21. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.21 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez System Requirements Specification: Typical contents Front matter Introduction System overview Functional requirements Data requirements Quality requirements Constraints – physical, business, technical, legal Appendices Ref: http://www.donald- firesmith.com/index.html?Components/WorkProducts/RequirementsSet/SystemRequirem entsSpecification/SystemRequirementsSpecification.html~Contents

22. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.22 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Functional requirements analysis ‘In many ways, the functional specification is the most important document we produce during’ the Analysis phase (Blethyn & Parker 1990: 67) ‘Requirements determination is the least well- defined phase in the systems development process. One reason for this is that it is the least technical, and therefore the most organisation dependent … [another is that] … requirements frequently change once systems development is underway’ (Flynn 1998: 131)

23. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.23 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Functional requirements analysis entails: Studying the system Determining the logically required tasks Determining the most appropriate solution(s) Presenting tentative solutions to users (This will be covered in IMS1805)

24. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.24 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez Assignment Preparing a Requirements specification will be the focus of the first part of your assignment

25. http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/subjects/ims1502 Seminar 1.25 - Sem. 2, 2005 Lecturer: Chris Gonsalvez References IMS1502 Unit Outline SIMS home page – http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/http://www.sims.monash.edu.au/ Benson, S. and Standing, C. (2001) Information Systems: A Business Approach, John Wiley and Sons, Singapore., Chapter 20. Blethyn C. & Parker, C. (1990) Designing Information Systems. London: Butterworth-Heinemann. Flynn, D. (1998) Information systems requirements: determination and analysis. 2nd edition. London: McGraw-Hill. Martin, E.W., Brown, C.V., DeHayes, D.W., Hoffer, J.A. and Perkins, W.C. (2004) Managing Information Technology, 5th ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall International, Inc., Chapter 10. Satzinger, J. Jackson, R. & Burd, S. (2004) System Analysis & Design in a Changing World. 3rd edition. Boston: Thomson.