Course - Information Systems - TDT4175
Information Systems
About
About the course
Course content
Taxonomies for various types of information systems. ERP systems: typical functionality, methods for selection and introduction. IS strategy, process improvement. Methods for IS development: analysis of organisations' needs, modelling of business processes (as-is and to-be situation), quality evaluation for models and systems.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: Candidates aquire knowledge about: - The relation between business strategy, organisational strategy and ICT strategy. - Taxonomies for different information systems. - Methodologies for the deployment of information systems. - Methodologies for requirements engineering. - Ethics and use of information systems. Skills: Candidates are able to: - Elicit requirements for information systems. - Model business processes using BPMN. General competance: Candidates can: - Contribute to consultancy activities in the context of the introduction of information systems in (big) organisations.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group work.
Further on evaluation
The assessment consists of a written exam (80%) and work (20%).
The work will be performed as group work. The groups consist of 5 to 6 students, who will analyze a work process (teaching at NTNU) and suggest improvements with the help of information systems.
The groups must submit a report summarizing the work. The report must be a maximum of 25 pages, and submitted approximately 1st of November.
The groups have the opportunity for two sub-deliveries before the deadline, where they receive feedback on the delivered sub-results. The groups can seek advise form the student assistance throughout the semester.
The written exam is given only in English.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral. The re-sit examination for the school exam is held in August.
In the event of voluntary repetition, fail (F) or valid absence, the written exam must be retaken in a semester with teaching. The group work can be reused.
Recommended previous knowledge
The courses TDT4140 Software Engineering and TDT4145 Data Modelling and Databases, or similar.
Course materials
To be announced at the start of the term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIF8035 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Informatics
- Technological subjects