Undergraduate RMI-CPT110-2023

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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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this course 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
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

Topics covered

- 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

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

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.

Description

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.

Assessments

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%)

Textbooks

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