Undergraduate RMI-CPT110-2018

Introduction to Information Technology

Get real about current information technology trends, concepts, software and applications. Apply your technical knowledge in business settings. Acquire critical analysis skills to solve problems, overcome constraints and meet specified requirements.

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2018
2019

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

3.46

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

27 Aug 2018
26 Nov 2018
25 Feb 2019
27 May 2019
26 Aug 2019
25 Nov 2019

Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this degree you should be able to:

describe and apply basic concepts of contemporary technologies
analyse human and social contexts of technological innovations
apply the knowledge of various ICT components to create a prototype of a product/service
explain and integrate the marketing and legal aspects surrounding a product idea
identify principles of collaborative work and explain potential conflict resolution techniques
participate effectively and creatively in a team environment
prepare a professional and comprehensively written IT report within provided parameters
present a summary of an IT project.

Topics covered

- Introduction; What is IT?
- Communication and Teamwork
- Social Computing
- Privacy; Professional Ethics
- Legal Issues; Civil Liberty
- Cloud Computing
- Mobile Computing
- Security
- Current Trends in IT
- Big Data
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

Entry requirements

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.

Description

This degree 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 degree 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.

Assessments

Assignment 1 (20%)
Assignment 2 (20%)
Invigilated Exam (50%)
Online Test(s) (10%)

Textbooks

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Introduction to Information Systems, 6th ed. Binder

Rainer

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