University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

48480 Computer Systems Design

6cp

Requisite(s): 48470 Computer Systems Analysis
Fields of practice: Computer Systems Engineering program
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Adel Al-Jumaily

The objective of this subject is to enable students to design and implement complex computer systems as members of a large group (of 12 or more). Students should be able to identify several design solutions that meet the system requirements specification as developed in the prerequisite subject, and assess each on the basis of functionality, performance and cost. They learn to write clear, concise documentation of their decisions and the system implementation, and gain the discipline necessary to be effective team members, through an understanding of the essentials of team organisation and how to be productive in a group project.

This is a Capstone Project subject that brings together the technical and systems engineering themes of the course. It emphasises the need for management as well as technical skills that are essential in the development of new systems. The subject develops attributes such as system abstraction, goal achievement within time and resource constraints, advanced interpersonal communication skills and the ability to contribute to effective team documentation.

Assessment: Typically this subject is assessed through a series of assignments and an oral examination.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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