Introduction to Information Technology

• • Introduction to IT
  • Tools of the professional and getting the most from them
  • The impact of the social web
  • Ethics, Legality and Privacy
  • Cloud Computing
  • Mobile technology and BYOD in the workplace
  • Data collection, storage and governance
  • Networking in the age of internet of things
  • Reality
  • Robotics, machine learning and AI
  • Security
  • Trends and review

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Audio/Video conferencing
    • Blog
    • Chat Rooms
    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Embedded Multimedia
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Streaming Multimedia
    • Web links

  • Online materials

    • Printable format materials
    • Resources and Links
    • Online Assessment
    • Quizzes
    • Audio-Video streaming
    • FAQs

Others

This subject assumes basic computer literacy skills.

Special requirements

• SoftwareDetails - Word Processing Software (eg. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc)
• OtherDetails -

  Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings.

This subject aims to provide you with the foundation knowledge of contemporary Information Technology areas, software, applications and job skills required to enter the IT market. A major component of the subject is the practical application of the knowledge gained from the theoretical content. The material covers a broad range of introductory information technology concepts.

Note: There is a group work element in both of the assignments for this subject which will require regular and ongoing collaboration amongst group members.

• Personal profile and project ideation (10%)
• Team project - ideation (20%)
• Team project - project proposal presentation (20%)
• Student Reflection Report (10%)
• Teram project - final report (40%)