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Systems Analysis & Design 1 Session 3 2019, Report Part A
School of Business and Tourism
Systems Analysis and Design (ISY00243)
Assignment 1 System Requirements Report Part A: Initial Investigation
Due date XXXXXXXXXXpm Monday 9th December 2019 (End of Week
6) Weight 20% of overall unit assessment
1. Task Description
1.1 Overview
You are required to read the provided Case Study document (on MySCU) and complete each
of the activities and questions in the weeks advised.
The answers to all activities and questions are to be collected in one “Systems
Requirements Report” with a title page, page numbers, table of contents, headings and all
other report formatting.
The purpose of the full System Requirements Report is to guide and enable your fictional
client to make a rational selection from options for a proposed computer application.
The Initial Investigation part of this report will include:
Business Information including Organisation Chart
System Vision Document
Project Management Chart
Simplified Risk and Cost-Benefit Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
You will be required to include other sections and models in the full Systems Requirements
Report (see Part B). For example:
Fact Finding Documents
Use Cases
ERD and Domain Model Class Diagrams
System Sequence Diagrams
Project Management Charts with progress against tasks
Conclusions and Recommendations.
You will also be required to make a presentation as part of this unit (worth 10% of your
marks). Specific Topics will be released separately, but note that your presentation will
e based on a detailed consideration on an aspect of this process.
Systems Analysis & Design 2 Session 3 2019, Report Part A
1.2 Report submission requirements
You are advised to use this outline as a starting point for your Table of Contents. The final
submission is to be formatted as a report document with page numbering, section
headings, and all other appropriate report formatting requirements, including executive
summary and appendices. For more details about report writing, please see:
https:
www.scu.edu.au/cu
ent-students/study-resources/academic-skills/quick-guides
Of particular importance is:
https:
www.scu.edu.au/media/scueduau/staff/teaching-and-learning/ctl-document-downloads/as-quick-
guides/writing_reports.pdf
1.3 Suggested completion schedule (Part A and B)
Section of Report
Complete
during week
0 Set up report outline, page numbers, table of contents, headings,
title page etc (see Activity 9).
1-2
1 Business Information: name and short background information on
organisation, simple Organisation Chart showing overall
structure of business. Description of area of the organisation
3
2 System Vision Document – problem description, anticipated
usiness benefits and system capabilities
4
3 Work Breakdown Structure and draft Project Management Chart 5
4 Simplified Risk and Cost/Benefit Analysis 6
HAND IN PART A AT END OF WEEK 6
5 Data gathering activities 7 - 8
6 Use case descriptions and diagram; activity diagrams 9
7 ERD and Domain Model Class Diagram 10
8 System Sequence Diagram 11
9 Update Part A according to feedback, and finish report. 12
HAND IN PART B: Final Report AT END OF WEEK 12
Prepare Oral presentation XXXXXXXXXX
ORAL PRESENTATION
1.6 Software
You are required to use appropriate computer software packages to produce output for
many of the above techniques. This approach should assist you with the inevitable changes
that you (or another analyst, in a real life system) will need to make, and also gives a better
quality and hence more readable result. Hand-drawn diagrams are not suitable for this
project.
2. Marking Criteria
You should refer to the ru
ic available on the website for marking criteria and each section should
e of sufficient length to adequately describe that section.
http:
www.scu.edu.au/cu
ent-students/study-resources/academic-skills/quick-guides
http:
www.scu.edu.au/media/scueduau/staff/teaching-and-learning/ctl-document-downloads/as-quick-
Systems Analysis & Design 3 Session 3 2019, Report Part A
3. Submission Format
You will be required to check this assignment through Turnitin on MySCU. Please leave adequate
time to review your assignment for originality, through the Turnitin process. Your Part A and Final
Report assignment submissions should each be in the form of ONE Microsoft Word document,
including the Turnitin statement.
You should include your diagrams in this Word document, as clear graphics. Note: any graphics that
cannot be clearly seen will NOT be marked.
Your Word document should be named as: Lastname_FirstIinitial_PartA.doc (or docx). For example,
my submission would be named Cooper_G_PartA.doc or Cooper_G_PartA.docx.
4. More information
If you need more information about completing this assignment, then you should contact your
local lecturer or tutor.
5. Original work
Your assignment must be your original work. Assignments form a major part of course work.
Exchange of ideas with other people can be considered educationally valuable; however, excessive
collaboration will be regarded as plagiarism, which is a University offence. For example, the
copying of significant parts of a document, even if subsequently modified, is plagiarism. Such
academic dishonesty will be penalised in accordance with the University's rules and regulations.
You must not copy material from books, magazines, internet sources or other students’
assignments. Of course, you may include direct quotes from any source, but these must be small
(e.g. one sentence or one paragraph) and must be properly referenced, using the Harvard
Referencing Style. The value and relevance of including materials from another source must be
fully explained. If plagiarism is found in your assignment, you may receive zero marks for this
assignment.
The assessment process may require some students to attend an interview in order to explain
aspects of their assignment.
6. Problems to avoid
Start early to allow sufficient time for thorough analysis, report writing and production of
many analysis diagrams.
Do not copy materials from any source, unless referenced. Explain the value and
significance of any external materials.
7. Identification
To clearly identify your work, ensure the following information appears in the footer of your report:
Student ID, Unit code (ISY00243), Session and year (Session 3, 2019)
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8. Retain duplicate copy
You are strongly advised to retain a copy of original work, and progressive versions of your work
during the session. In the event of any uncertainty regarding the submission of assessment items,
you may be requested to reproduce a final copy and/or any previous versions of your work.
9. Penalty for late submission
A penalty of 5% per calendar day will be applied to all late assignments.
An extension of time will only be considered (not necessarily approved) when a written request is
submitted with appropriate supporting documentation and in accordance with University
guidelines.
10. Marks and Feedback
Marks and feedback comments will be returned through your MySCU site for this unit.
1. Task Description
1.1 Overview
1.2 Report submission requirements
1.3 Suggested completion schedule (Part A and B)
2. Marking Criteria
3. Submission Format
4. More information
5. Original work
6. Problems to avoid
7. Identification
8. Retain duplicate copy
9. Penalty for late submission
10. Marks and Feedback
ISY00243 Case Study
Case Study Part 1Note: This case study is to be used throughout this Session to answer questions in set activities, which will be compiled into a report. Part A of the report, an “Initial Investigation” is to be submitted at the end of Week 6. The final report (including your Part A adjusted after Mikeer feedback) is to be submitted in Week 12.
You should use all relevant parts of the case study to inform your answers for the report.
Introduction
Natural-Lee produces organically certified vegetables, fruit and nuts, honey, decorative plants and eggs that are grown with permaculture principles and biodynamic soils. It initially started in Kevin Lee’s backyard. He and his friends started a community garden, and due to increasing demand for local grown organic food, it has grown into a commercial venture.
The business prospect has expanded in recent years with the return of Kevin to his family property that historically had been used as a station for cattle grazing. Although it was a major commitment, Kevin has turned much of that land into a food forest. He did not do this all by himself. He and his friends have worked tirelessly, and now they have employed horticulture and agriculture students from Southern Cross University’s Plant Science faculty to assist on the property.
With the range and volume of produce, along with the outputs of the animals, in addition to the growing number of customers, Kevin is finding it hard to keep the track of things. An information system may provide a way to help manage the increasing complexities of the business. You have been
ought in as a business analyst to assist with its organisation.
Background Briefing
The Early Days – Growing up on the Station
Kevin Lee believes that he had been born to be on the land, following as he did, in his fathers’ and grandfathers’ steps with their love and passion for living sustainably and green. Of course there were also differences...especially as Kevin was now passionately dedicated to growing produce rather than attending to sheep and cattle. Kevin has some cows for milk and manure, and recently acquired chickens to provide different manure for fertilizing, in addition to egg production.
Kevin grew great organic produce without the use of any pesticides or artificial fertilizer. He practiced companion planting to help protect crops from insect attack, and he cycled different crops from year to year to aid soil health. Kevin ca
ied in his memory an immense body of information about soil types, weather, seasons, crops, crop rotations, soil preparation, and composting. Being a station boy, he also knew many things about animal husbandry too.
Living on a station is rough. As managers you have to deal with drought conditions and with a lack of infrastructure such as grid electricity and council water feeds. Basic survival is always at the forefront. Careful planning is a must.
Premium Pricing
Kevin had given up his occupation as an electrician when he returned to the station to dedicate time to his permaculture activities. He is now committed to growing and selling produce. People happily pay top dollar because of the high quality