CE219-5-PT-CA:
ICT Systems Integration and Management

The details
2018/19
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Spring Special
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Monday 14 January 2019
Friday 22 March 2019
15
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Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

Module description
The aims of this module are to introduce students to how ICT systems can be managed, and how business applications can be integrated. The taught theory will be complimented by 'guest' lecturers from industry who will set the theory into a real life context.
Learning Outcomes
* Show how ICT systems can support an organisation.
* Discuss lifecycle and software process issues in the context of particular information systems.
* Compare and contrast different methods and techniques used to assure the quality of systems.
* Create visual representations of business processes.

Outline Syllabus
* Information Systems and Information Workflow
* Business Information Systems
* Acquiring and developing Business Information Systems
* Project management, estimation and control
* Business Information Systems design and analysis strategies
* Change management
* System security
* Cloud Computing and Virtualisation
Guest lectures on topics such as management of information systems, technical provision of complex services and business workflows.

Module aims

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Module learning outcomes

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Module information

NOTE THAT THIS MODULE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE.

Learning and teaching methods

Work-based-learning supported by online course material and webinars. The students will receive via Moodle and Listen Again all lectures given in CE219

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Assignment: Work Flow    100% 
Exam  Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
40% 60%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
0% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Giovanni Stracquadanio, email: g.stracquadanio@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Louis Clift
CSEE School Office, email: csee-schooloffice@essex.ac.uk Telephone: 01206 872770

 

Availability
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External examiner

Dr Jeremy Ian Hiller Gow
Goldsmiths College
Lecturer
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 2 hours, 2 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

Further information

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