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

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Software requirements - Word Processing Software (eg. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc)
• Other requirements - Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings.

This course 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 course is the practical application of the knowledge gained from the theoretical content. The material covers a broad range of introductory Information Technology concepts.

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

Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22

Next study term: 27 Feb 22 to 29 May 22