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Undergraduate USA-INFT1024-2021

Information Technology Fundamentals

Dive into the history of computers. Look at the basics of their design, the structure of operating systems and more. Move onto programming. Learn skills to launch your career in IT.

From

$2,000 $2,875

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 11 Jan 2021
  • 28 Jun 2021
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The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2021

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

23

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Discuss IT concepts using appropriate terminology, including history, and current and future trends in IT.
  2. Contrast single and multi-user operating systems, and identify the contexts in which these models are suitable.
  3. Classify programming languages according to features.
  4. Identify which type of programming language is appropriate in different programming contexts.
  5. Describe how memory is organised and managed.
  6. Translate simple algorithms into assembly and machine languages.
Topics covered
    • History of computers
    • Computer architecture
    • Memory
    • Memory technologies
    • Operating system design
    • Operating system types
    • Basics of programming
    • High level programming languages
    • Language features
    • Comparative programming languages
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This course will take you from the history of computers, through the basics of their design, into the role and structure of operating systems, and will finish with a focus on programming and comparative programming languages.

Your course content is heavily informed by industry needs and will lay a solid foundation to help launch your career in IT.  

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of IT and Data Analytics degree.

Assessments

  • Continuous Assessment (50%)
  • Examination (50%)
Textbooks

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Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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