LOOPN is a language and simulator for specifying systems in terms of coloured timed petri nets. I... more LOOPN is a language and simulator for specifying systems in terms of coloured timed petri nets. It includes object-oriented features such as subtyping, inheritance and polymorphism which allow for the convenient mod- ularisation of complex specifications. This paper briefly describes LOOPN and considers its application to the modelling of layered network protocols.
The concept of a process is a key design construct in the modelling of business, control and engi... more The concept of a process is a key design construct in the modelling of business, control and engineering systems. A wide range of techniques have been proposed for the modelling and representation of processes. This paper considers the characteristics of a representative sample of these techniques, in order to determine the essential modelling characteristics that a process modelling scheme should possess
On the 10th of April 1997 the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Mr Tony Rundle MHA, made a spee... more On the 10th of April 1997 the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Mr Tony Rundle MHA, made a speech to the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in which he delivered what has become known as the New Directions Statement. A significant element of this speech was the establishment of the Tasmanian Electronic Commerce Centre. This paper reports on the
This paper describes an innovative and very successful final year project course that has been pr... more This paper describes an innovative and very successful final year project course that has been provided in the Department of Computer Science over the past four years. Students are formed into relatively large teams of 16 and tackle a challenging, realistic project during a single semester. Unlike many computer science project courses that emphasise the technical issues, to the detriment of the end-user, this course is focused on the people involved in the project and the client. The project team is highly structured and team members take on all of the roles that one is likely to encounter in projects in the workplace
This chapter critically reflects on the delivery of an Australian undergraduate degree in Informa... more This chapter critically reflects on the delivery of an Australian undergraduate degree in Information Systems at a university in Shanghai. It examines the issues that have arisen from that experience and the methodology that was adopted to introduce this program to a Chinese university. A framework for the analysis of international education has been adopted as a means through which to identify each of the issues that have arisen in the delivery and administration of this program. The findings reflect on the impact of the social and cultural contexts in which such international off-shore programs are delivered.
While much attention has been given to the forms of representation and methods used during system... more While much attention has been given to the forms of representation and methods used during systems analysis, relatively little research has been undertaken into the communication process between analyst and client. In particular, the role of metaphors in this communication has only recently been addressed. This paper examines evidence for the importance of metaphors in analyst-client communication, particularly during discussions on requirement definitions, and considers how the study of metaphors may be integrated into software engineering educational curricula
LOOPN is a language and simulator for specifying systems in terms of coloured timed petri nets. I... more LOOPN is a language and simulator for specifying systems in terms of coloured timed petri nets. It includes object-oriented features such as subtyping, inheritance and polymorphism which allow for the convenient mod- ularisation of complex specifications. This paper briefly describes LOOPN and considers its application to the modelling of layered network protocols.
The concept of a process is a key design construct in the modelling of business, control and engi... more The concept of a process is a key design construct in the modelling of business, control and engineering systems. A wide range of techniques have been proposed for the modelling and representation of processes. This paper considers the characteristics of a representative sample of these techniques, in order to determine the essential modelling characteristics that a process modelling scheme should possess
On the 10th of April 1997 the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Mr Tony Rundle MHA, made a spee... more On the 10th of April 1997 the Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Mr Tony Rundle MHA, made a speech to the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in which he delivered what has become known as the New Directions Statement. A significant element of this speech was the establishment of the Tasmanian Electronic Commerce Centre. This paper reports on the
This paper describes an innovative and very successful final year project course that has been pr... more This paper describes an innovative and very successful final year project course that has been provided in the Department of Computer Science over the past four years. Students are formed into relatively large teams of 16 and tackle a challenging, realistic project during a single semester. Unlike many computer science project courses that emphasise the technical issues, to the detriment of the end-user, this course is focused on the people involved in the project and the client. The project team is highly structured and team members take on all of the roles that one is likely to encounter in projects in the workplace
This chapter critically reflects on the delivery of an Australian undergraduate degree in Informa... more This chapter critically reflects on the delivery of an Australian undergraduate degree in Information Systems at a university in Shanghai. It examines the issues that have arisen from that experience and the methodology that was adopted to introduce this program to a Chinese university. A framework for the analysis of international education has been adopted as a means through which to identify each of the issues that have arisen in the delivery and administration of this program. The findings reflect on the impact of the social and cultural contexts in which such international off-shore programs are delivered.
While much attention has been given to the forms of representation and methods used during system... more While much attention has been given to the forms of representation and methods used during systems analysis, relatively little research has been undertaken into the communication process between analyst and client. In particular, the role of metaphors in this communication has only recently been addressed. This paper examines evidence for the importance of metaphors in analyst-client communication, particularly during discussions on requirement definitions, and considers how the study of metaphors may be integrated into software engineering educational curricula
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