Context Models

Learning Objectives

Explain the three ways to use a model
Match the types of models to their descriptions
Develop a High-Level Operational Concept Graphic (OV-1) diagram for a proposed system
Model a business process using an activity diagram

How to Complete this Lesson

Complete the following learning activities: (1.5–1.75 hours total)

Read the following in Software Engineering and (optionally) complete the reading guide:
- Chapter 5: System modeling (15–30 minutes)
  - Context models
Read Activity Diagrams in UML Distilled (20 minutes)
Attend the class meeting (60 minutes)
- Complete the activity diagram handout (after class if necessary)

Resources

Videos

All About UML Activity Diagrams (5 minutes)

Activity Diagrams

Examples

“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”
Online Shopping (courtesy uml-diagrams.org)
Resolve Software Issue (courtesy uml-diagrams.org)
Ticket Vending Machine (courtesy uml-diagrams.org)

Further Reading

DoDAF OV-1: High-Level Operational Concept Graphic (3–5 minutes)