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Process Modeling and Standards

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Course Unit Code460-4106/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type A
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
STO03Ing. Svatopluk Štolfa, Ph.D.
Summary
The content of this subject is an introduction to the business modeling methods and workflow systems. In this subject you will learn techniques and methods of process definition, description, analysis, enactment and simulation of processes. Furthermore, the development of workflow systems based on the various opensource and commercial tools will be introduced as well.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The goal of this subject is to explain the role of business modeling and workflow systems especially as a part of software development. The subject will present techniques and tools to define the process, its description and analysis and their execution in the workflow systems. The role of business modeling as a part of the software development process will be explained in detail. The subject will also present the wide range of standards that are necessary during the software development.

Course Contents
The goal of this subject is to explain the role of business modeling and workflow systems especially as a part of software development. The subject will present techniques and tools to define the process, its description and analysis and their execution in the workflow systems. The role of business modeling as a part of the software development process will be explained in detail. The subject will also present the wide range of standards that are necessary during the software development.

1. Business modeling for companies and workflow systems
2. Process oriented company and software support
3. Development and implementation of workflow systems.
4. Software development standards
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] Jan vom Brocke, Michael Rosemann (Eds.). Handbook on Business Process Management 1: Introduction, Methods, and Information Systems. ISBN-13: 978-3642004155. Springer; 2010 edition (August 27, 2010)
[2] Jan vom Brocke, Michael Rosemann (Eds.). Handbook on Business Process Management 2: Strategic Alignment, Governance, People and Culture. ISBN-13: 978-3642019814, Springer; 2010 edition (August 27, 2010)

[1] Jan vom Brocke, Michael Rosemann (Eds.). Handbook on Business Process Management 1: Introduction, Methods, and Information Systems. ISBN-13: 978-3642004155. Springer; 2010 edition (August 27, 2010)
[2] Jan vom Brocke, Michael Rosemann (Eds.). Handbook on Business Process Management 2: Strategic Alignment, Governance, People and Culture. ISBN-13: 978-3642019814, Springer; 2010 edition (August 27, 2010)

Recommended Reading:
[1] van Loon, Han. Process Assessment and ISO/IEC 15504. A Reference Book. ISBN 978-0-387-30048-1. Springer 2007.
[2] van Loon, Han. Process Assessment and Improvement: A Practical Guide. ISBN-13: 978-0387300443. Springer 2007.
[3] Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence, and Joanne M. Atlee. 2009. Software Engineering: Theory and Practice: Prentice Hall, ISBN 0136061699.
[4] Pressman, Roger S. 2010. Software Engineering : A Practitioner's Approach. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ISBN 9780073375977.
[5] Sommerville, Ian. 2010. Software Engineering. 9th ed, International Computer Science Series. Harlow: Addison-Wesley, ISBN 978-0137035151.
[1] van Loon, Han. Process Assessment and ISO/IEC 15504. A Reference Book. ISBN 978-0-387-30048-1. Springer 2007.
[2] van Loon, Han. Process Assessment and Improvement: A Practical Guide. ISBN-13: 978-0387300443. Springer 2007.
[3] Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence, and Joanne M. Atlee. 2009. Software Engineering: Theory and Practice: Prentice Hall, ISBN 0136061699.
[4] Pressman, Roger S. 2010. Software Engineering : A Practitioner's Approach. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ISBN 9780073375977.
[5] Sommerville, Ian. 2010. Software Engineering. 9th ed, International Computer Science Series. Harlow: Addison-Wesley, ISBN 978-0137035151.
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Graded creditGraded credit100 51