Module: IT Architecture

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	IT Architecture
Module Code	CA361 (ITS) / CSC1092 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
Module Co-ordinator	Michael Scriney
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

INACTIVE - To develop an understanding of the need for IT architecture and the role of the IT Architect. An increased understanding of the foundations of IT architecture, and a new exposure to principles of best practice in applying architectural principles. An appreciation of issues associated with managing IT architecture.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the function of the IT Architect in the context of medium and large scale systems development.
2. Recognise the various roles played by IT Architects in the development of information systems
3. Translate various functional and non functional requirements into an architectural framework for systems development.
4. Demonstrate a proficiency in developing models including component models, use-case models, architecture overviews and system context diagrams which describe the static and dynamic aspects of Information Technology Systems.
5. Apply techniques using components and patterns gleaned from experience, in the solution architecture of new problems and projects.
6. Demonstrate an ability to make presentations in public.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	15	Guest lecturers from IBM present topics.
Lecture	16	Workshops over two full days
Group work	10	Preparation of final presentation
Total Workload: 41

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

There is a large practical component to this course, centred around an IT Architecture workshop, held in conjunction with IBM IT Architects acting as mentors, guest lecturers and tutors to the students. Topics include the following ... ?

- Components and Patterns

- What IT Architects do

- Information Security

- Non Functional Requirements - Quality of Service

-Tools of the Trade

- Requirements Analysis-

-Use Case Modelling-

-Architecture Overview and Component Model

NOTE
Places are limited on this module to approximately 25 students. There may be competition for places.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Oral Examination	Group presentation of work done in workshops	50%	Week 3
Report(s)	New system proposal based on case study from workshop.	50%	Week 3

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

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