This module provides students with a systematic method for beginning the design process by gathering information and then turning that information into use cases and data requirements. Both functional and nonfunctional data requirements are discussed, and students will learn to validate their work by tracing the requirements back to the original business needs. | Instructor Notes Module 3 Using a Conceptual Design for Data Requirements Introduction Presentation 55 Minutes This module provides students with a systematic method for beginning the design process by gathering information and then turning that information into use cases and data requirements. Both functional and nonfunctional data Activities 30 Minutes requirements are discussed and students will learn to validate their work by tracing the requirements back to the original business needs. After completing this module students will be able to Describe the information investigation process. Determine functional data requirements from use cases. Identify nonfunctional requirements that will affect a solution s design. Materials and Preparation This section provides you with the materials and preparation needed to teach this module. Materials To teach this module you will need the following materials Microsoft PowerPoint file Module 3 Using a Conceptual Design for Data Requirements Activity Identifying Data-Related Use Cases and Data Requirements Activity Relating Data Requirements to Conceptual Design Preparation To prepare for this module you should Read all materials for this module. Complete the activities. Refer to Course 1585 Gathering and Analyzing Business Requirements for further information on gathering business requirements. 2 Instructor Notes Module 3 Using a Conceptual Design for Data Requirements Activities Activity Identifying Data-Related Use Cases and Data Requirements In this activity students will determine data requirements hidden data requirements and nonfunctional data requirements for a set of given use cases. This activity consists of three exercises that require the student to fill in a grid. Be sure to keep the class aware of the passage of time otherwise some students might spend so much time on one or two exercises that they will not be able to complete the entire activity. Also try to allow some time for .
