After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

• Think in terms of models and corresponding abstractions.
• Explain terms, procedures, theories and concepts of (model-based) development of information systems.
• Create well-founded conceptual models of the domain for which an information system is to be developed
• Transform conceptual domain models to conceptual information (systems) models.
• Transform conceptual information models to relational database management systems.
• Insights in transformation of conceptual information models to other platforms, such as business rule engines, ERP systems, and low-code platforms.

• Basics and definitions.

• Information systems, their applications, and their architecture

• The role of conceptual modeling in the (model-driven) engineering of information systems

• Conceptual domain model versus conceptual database model.

• Ontology-guided creation of conceptual models

• Stepwise transformation of conceptual domain models, via conceptual information (systems) models, towards implementation platforms, such as relational database management systems, business rule engines, ERP systems, and low-code platforms.

During the lectures new theory will be presented, while we will also reflect on what has been learned so-far. This is complemented with regular exercises to enable students to apply the concepts they have learned during the lectures in a more practical setting.

Additionally, two to three guest lectures are planned by practitioners to report on information systems engineering in practice.

The course consists of a series of lectures, 2 to 3 gues lectures, regular assignments, and two tests.