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Introduction to Information Technology
Undergraduate | RMI-CPT110 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeGet 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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Introduction to Information Technology
About this subject
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.
- 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
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.
- Assignment 1 (20%)
- Assignment 2 (20%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Online Test(s) (10%)
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Entry requirements
Others
This subject assumes basic computer literacy skills.
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.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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