This concise introduction to systems analysis and design is suitable for undergraduates on computer science or business studies programmes. Features include coverage of object-oriented methods and UML, coverage of more traditional structured techniques, end-of-chapter exercises and a case study.

This concise introduction to systems analysis and design is suitable for undergraduates on computer science or business studies programmes. Features include coverage of object-oriented methods and UML, coverage of more traditional structured techniques, end-of-chapter exercises and a case study.

Written in a clear style to appeal to non-specialists as well as computer professionals, this text contains chapters on requirements engineering and object-oriented development together with a set of exercises on modelling techniques.

This introduction to the concepts and techniques of formal learning theory is based on a number-theoretical approach to learning and uses the tools of recursive function theory to understand how learners come to an accurate view of reality.

This text combines strong theoretical and foundational concepts with a practical real world approach. Grounded in a strong European perspective, it provides balanced and integrative coverage of the full range of interdisciplinary issues within IS, including development, management, environment and technology. It is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of information systems with a basic knowledge of information technology.

Real-Time Systems Development introduces computing students and professional programmers to the development of software for real-time applications. Based on the academic and commercial experience of the author, the book is an ideal companion to final year undergraduate options or MSc modules in the area of real-time systems design and implementation. Assuming a certain level of general systems design and programming experience, this text will extend students' knowledge and skills into an area of computing which has increasing relevance in a modern world of telecommunications and 'intelligent' equipment using embedded microcontrollers. This book takes a broad, practical approach in discussing real-time systems. It covers topics such as basic input and output; cyclic executives for bare hardware; finite state machines; task communication and synchronization; input/output interfaces; structured design for real-time systems; designing for multitasking; UML for real-time systems; object oriented approach to real-time systems; selecting languages for RTS development; Linux device drivers; and hardware/software co-design. Programming examples using GNU/Linux are included, along with a supporting website containing slides; solutions to problems; and software examples. This book will appeal to advanced undergraduate Computer Science students; MSc students; and, undergraduate software engineering and electronic engineering students. * Concise treatment delivers material in manageable sections* Includes handy glossary, references and practical exercises based on familiar scenarios* Supporting website contains slides, solutions to problems and software examples