Information Systems and Architecture (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

After completing the course, you understand what the concepts software, software service, service infrastructure and different integrations mean and how different parts form information systems. You learn what the life cycle of an information system means and how it must be taken into account in the maintenance and further development of information systems. You can describe and document the architecture of a simple information system using a suitable description method. You also familiarize yourself briefly with the economic perspective and overall architectural thinking.

EUR-ACE Knowledge and understanding
You can explain and identify the main components needed to implement information systems. You know the basic principles of system integrations. You understand the importance of information system architecture from the point of view of maintenance and further development.

EUR-ACE Engineering practice
You know how to describe and document a simple information system architecture using suitable methods and tools.

Content

In this course you will learn about the concepts of software, software service, service infrastructure and integrations. You will understand how different components make up a functioning information system and what the information system life cycle means in terms of maintenance and further development. You will learn how to describe and document a simple information system architecture in an appropriate way. You will also learn about the business perspective and overall architectural thinking, which will give you a broader understanding of information systems management.

basic structures of information systems
the basics of planning information systems
application in different organizations and operating environments.
life cycle of information systems, maintenance and used integration solutions

Location and time

The course will be implemented in the spring semester of 2025.

Materials

Materials in the e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

- lectures
- demos
- independent study
- distance learning
- assignments
- exam

Exam schedules

April-May

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.

- lectures and demos 20 h
- assignments 25 h
- independent study 30 h
- exam 6h

Total 81 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1)
The student must master the concepts related to the definition of information systems and identify the most common information systems in use.

Satisfactory (2)
The student satisfactorily controls the concepts related to the definition of information systems and understands the structures of information systems. The student can describe the structure of a small-scale information system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3)
The student has a good command of the concepts related to information systems and knows most of the different types of information systems. The student can use the taught methods to describe the architecture of the information system and can interpret descriptions of previously implemented systems.

Very good (4)
The student has a commendable command of the concepts related to information systems and knows most of the different types of information systems. The student understands the importance of the integrations necessary for the implementation of information systems and knows their operating principles. The student can use the taught methods to describe the architecture of the information system and can interpret descriptions of previously implemented systems. The student understands the importance of business in the development of information systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The student has an excellent command of the concepts related to information systems and knows the different types of information systems. The student knows and knows how to choose the integration needed for the implementation of information systems. The student can use the taught methods to describe the architecture of the information system and can interpret descriptions of previously implemented systems. The student understands the importance of overall architecture and the importance of business in the development of information systems

Qualifications

Data networks
Basics of Programming
Basics of databases

Further information

The evaluation is based on a set of the following assignment types:
- Demos
- Assignments
- Exam