Part 1 The nature of information systems: systems theory - systems and sub-systems; data and information; functional sub-systems; general purpose systems. Part 2 Information technology - characteristics: computers - micros to mainframes; input, output and storage devices; telecommunications - typical computer configurations; systems options; software and programming. Part 3 Systems development strategies: organizational structures; project selection criteria; system development life cycle; file design issues - application, specific files; databases; project management, project implementation issues. Part 4 Control and security issues: the need for security and controls - administrative controls; development controls; operational controls - computer audit techniques. Part 5 Design tools and techniques: data flow diagrams and system flowcharts; input, output and file design; procedure specification.
