Undergraduate RMI-CPT110-2021
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.
$993 $1,243
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 01 Mar 2021
- 31 May 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
- 29 Nov 2021
QS RANKING 2021
15
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
23
Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject 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.
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- 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
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%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
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