FIT9014 is an elective unit in the MAIT and Graduate Diploma of Computing at Gippsland. It is replacing GCO9806 as the faculty moves all GCO unit codes to having FIT codes.

This unit has been updated as part of a 2009 review and comparison of data with current Handbook, Syllabus + and Callista data.

30/11/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

This is a foundation unit in the Graduate Diploma and Master of Applied Information Technology (MAIT). It follows on from FIT9011, and is a prerequisite for some of the third and fourth level units in the Graduate Diploma (including GCO3814, FIT3019) and in the MAIT. It is equivalent to FIT2005 which is a second year unit.

The unit provides students with an advanced understanding of object oriented analysis and design using UML enabling students to develop detailed system designs, which can then be used for implementation. It also covers issues pertaining to implementation and deployment phases of the SDLC.

As IT and IS develop and become more pervasive throughout organisations, there is an increasing need for graduates who are able to design systems to meet those organisations' needs. Students need to gain experience in the detailed design of object-oriented systems, and to understand the process by which system designs are developed.

At the completion of this unit students will:

• understand object-oriented concepts such as: association, aggregation and composition; polymorphism and generalisation; messaging and object interaction, state and lifespan of objects; encapsulation, connascence, domains, encumbrance, cohesion, coupling;
• know the finer details of syntax and semantics of the Unified Modelling Language with respect to modelling class diagrams, interaction diagrams, state machine diagrams, package diagrams, activity diagrams, deployment diagrams, timing diagrams, interface and component diagrams;
• be able to consider advanced topics in relation to use cases and specifications when analysing a system;
• understand the role of software architecture, and be able to employ several common architectural such as tiered computing, client/server, pipes and filters, P2P, Layered implementation, publisher/subscriber, to design systems;
• understand the role of patterns and pattern languages in designing systems, and be familiar with a range of structural, creational and behavioural patterns;
• be able to apply theoretical concepts and techniques for problem solving, to design complete software systems in a range of settings;
• be able to justify system design decisions with reference to a models quality, limitations, scope for future extension, and to theoretical concepts;
• utilise IT practitioner tools to support the process and documentation of systems design.
• be able to communicate the design of a system through electronic documents including UML models, other diagrams, and supporting text.
• have an awareness of the process by which object-oriented system analysis and design is performed using a framework such as the Unified Process.

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This unit examines object-oriented systems modelling/design in greater depth than the prerequisite unit. The key disciplines of the Unified Process will be examined to set a context for analysis and design. Students will learn about static and dynamic modelling of software systems and components, using UML. Some common design patterns will be studied. Some topics about software architecture are examined.

The unit prepares students to be able to design large multi-user systems such as may be implemented in a project unit, or in employment.

On-campus and Off-Campus Learning(OCL)

Examination (3 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

FIT

GCO9803 or FIT9011 or FIT9030

Understanding of the following key computing concepts: data variables, method calling semantics; and fundamentals of systems analysis and design.