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HL50161: Introduction to systems modelling

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 95%, MC 5%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
The aim of this unit is to introduce aspects of systems modelling that relate to clinical system development and evaluation.

Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding
After taking this unit the student should be able to:
* Explain the principles of data storage and interpretation
More specifically they should be able to:
* Critically evaluate various nomenclatures of health information systems
* Demonstrate skills in the use of Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) modelling techniques
* Demonstrate an understanding of information systems in their own area, clinical and administrative
* Apply Unified Modelling Language (UML) modelling techniques and describe the use of publically available healthcare models specified using UML
* Describe the use of Extensible Markup Language (XML)
* Compare and contrast different philosophical approaches to Systems development
These learning outcomes will be taught and assessed.

Skills:
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
* Provide advice on data storage and interpretation (Taught, facilitated and assessed)
* Apply modelling techniques to system development (Taught, facilitated and assessed)
* Plan and manage their learning through reflecting on and analysing their own learning needs (Taught and facilitated )
* Integrate and critically evaluate information gathered from a wide range of resources including the unit resources, text books, journal articles, web pages and other online resources. An appreciation for a hierarchy of evidence should be displayed (Taught, facilitated and assessed)
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and tutors including through asynchronous online discussions (Facilitated).

Content:
Healthcare environments brings their own unique challenges to the systems designer. This unit explores how systems in healthcare may be modelled and built to enhance the healthcare process. This unit covers the following topics:
* System development and analysis using modelling techniques
Specifically will include:
* Introduction to Modelling
* Entity Relationship Diagramming
* Introduction to UML Modelling
* XML
* Dynamic Modelling
* User Interface Aspects and the Computer Screen
* Systems Theory
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

HL50161 may be available for CPD study if there is sufficient demand. Please contact cpd@bath.ac.uk if you are interested in taking this unit.

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.