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Module Title 00 Analysis and Design
Module Code CA314
School School of Computing

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Liam TuoheyOffice NumberL2.36
Level 3 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite CA212, CA214
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
7 To introduce students to the main ideas in object-oriented systems analysis and design. 7 To give students practical experience in applying the ideas, and in using a current O.O. Analysis and Design toolset.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will : 7 Understand the differences in rationale underlying the functional and the O.O. approaches to systems analysis and design 7 Understand the main techniques and representations used in O-O modelling 7 Have had some limited practical experience in applying O-O analysis and design concepts, and in using O.O. analysis and design tools.

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 0
Laboratories 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning Time 51

Total 75
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
Assessment
Continuous Assessment25% Examination Weight75%
Indicative Reading List
Essential "Using UML: Software Engineering with Objects and Components" , Pooley and Stevens, Addison-Wesley, 2000 Modelling Systems , Fitzgerald and Larsen, Cambridge University Press, 1998 Supplementary.
Programme or List of Programmes
CACSSEBSc in Computer Apps (Comp Sci-Soft Eng)
CAEBSc in Computer Applications (Evening)
CAISBSc in Computer Applications (Inf.Sys.)
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