Module: IT Architecture

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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	IT Architecture
Module Code	CSC1092 (ITS: CA361)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20380	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Michael Scriney	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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