Module Details

Module Code: SYST
Module Title: Information Systems
Title: Information Systems
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Enda Dunican
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with an insight into the acquisition and utilisation of information systems in the modern organisation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Categorise the different types of information system that can be deployed in a modern enterprise
LO2 Appraise the different approaches to information systems development
LO3 Assess the different system acquisition approaches and their impact on business strategy realisation
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Categories of Information Systems
BFIS; MIS; DSS; EIS,OIS ES. Role of IS Department. Strategic Information Systems, BPR ERP.
Approaches to Information Systems Development
Systems Development Life Cycle approaches e.g. SDLC, Rapid Application Development(RAD), Joint Application Development (JAD), Agile Development - SCRUM, XP, Pair Programming
Emerging IS Topics
Current areas of interest and any others that become relevant within the information systems discipline e.g. frameworks, case studies approaches to systems development, outsourcing, acquisition etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Test 1
This will assess a comprehensive understanding of the various categories of information system.
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Test 2
This will assess the student’s ability to evaluate and discern between the different approaches to systems development/acquisition.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact Interactive Lab Sessions 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Pearlson, Saunders & Galetta. (2020), Managing and Using Information Systems - A Strategic Approach, Wiley.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: