FIT3119 is the new code for CSE3900 Case Study. The unit has been recoded in order to reflect its true level.

This unit is a recoding of CSE3900 Case Study. This unit is designed for students of the MAIT and its exit qualifications. It is not a replacement for the third year UG IE project unit.

The unit is a project unit for students of the MAIT and its exit qualifications.

This is not a new unit. It is a core unit in the MAIT, a degree which is in line with the Faculty's strategic directions.

The unit aims to build on pre-requisite knowledge and skills in systems analysis, software design and development, documentation, system and software testing and introduce students to the skills, tools and techniques required in the development of a realistic business system IT solution as part of a team. These skills include project planning, quality planning, technical and user documentation, software development and teamwork.

Expected Prior Knowledge

Students must be familiar with the system development life cycle, and in particular the Waterfall and Prototyping models. They must be competent in requirements determination and project planning. They should be able to develop application software in C++ and/or Java must be able to design and develop a database and be familiar with data modelling, entity relationship modelling, database specification, physical implementation, security and recovery. Knowledge of the Unified Modelling Language and Object-Oriented database development and construction could be advantageous.

C1. To understand the integrated application of techniques for the analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation of a software system that addresses a specific business problem.

C2. To understand key issues in systems development including project and quality planning and managing work teams.

A1. To appreciate the complexity of integrating technical and personal skills in building a successful team-based systems project

A2. To develop an awareness of issues in team-based systems development and how to address those issues in producing a successful outcome

A3. To develop confidence in the ability to undertake team-based systems development and complete a project to specifications.

P1. To apply techniques for the analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation of a software system to a specific business problem.

P2. To focus a systems project into a feasible scope.

P3. To write effective documentation to support a systems development project.

P4. To develop specifications into an effective implementable solution.

P5. To devise testing instruments and procedures.

P6. To present oral and written prototype solutions to clients.

S1. To build on and extend technical and personal skills in the development of an informations systems based project.

S2. To work effectively as a member of a team in the development of an information based project

FIT3119 Case study provides the opportunity for students to build on pre-requisite knowledge and skills in system analysis, software design and development, documentation, system and software testing and to develop a software based solution for a realistic business specification.

Students work in groups. The groups meet regularly with, and report to, a Tutor/Supervisor, who is the Project Manager for the group. Students work collaboratively on their project during their own team-organised time, and develop the detail of the project in their own time. Students are required to make a formal presentation of the project solution to their peer students and Supervisors.

ASCED codes 020305

Working as members of supervised teams, students undertake the analysis, design, documentation and implementation of an appropriate software system to assist with the resolution of a realistic business problem. As part of their success, teams will decide their methodology, and demonstrate quality planning and project planning skills.

Yardley, D. (2002) ?Successful IT Project Delivery?, Addison-Wesley, UK. ISBN 0-201-75606-4

Schwalbe, K. (2004) ?Information Technology Project Management?, Thomson Course Technology ? 3rd (or 4th) Edition ISBN 0-619-15984-7

Curry, J. & Stanford, P. (2005) ?Practical System Development: A Project-based Approach?, Pearson SprintPrint, Australia ISBN 0-7339-7336-1

On campus

Lectures (including guest lecturers from industry).

Tutorials - meetings of groups with supervisor for consultation, advice and feedback

Unsupervised, but minuted, meetings of project groups

Lectures: C1, C2, A1, A2

Tutorials: C1, C2, A1, A2, P2, P4, P5, S2

Assignment: A1 - A3, P1 - P6, S1 - S2

There are a number of deliverables submitted to the Supervisor.

These deliverables include -

(1) The Business Proposal and Requirements Document, (Week 4)

(2) The Project Plan and Design Document ( Week 6)

(3) The Testing Plan (Week 10)

(4) The Technical and User Manuals (Week 12)

(5) The Presentation (Week 10,11 or 12)

(5) The Operational System (Week 13)

High tech lecture theatre (data projector, computer, internet access,video) for 1 hour per week

Tutorial rooms - 1 room per 16 students (4 groups of 4) for 13 weeks

1 Lecturer who is the unit organiser, lecturer, writes the specification documents, and acts as the Client for the project

Provision for at least two guest lecturers from industry to present on specific topics as required

Supervisors who will be responsible for up to 4 groups of 4 to 5 students.

The unit is presented by the Caulfield School of IT

CSE9000, CSE9001, IMS9001 and CSE9002