FP0108 - Introduction to Information Technology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Faculty of Science, Engineering & Info Tech

Subject available to international students enroled in the JCU Foundation Program who are seeking entry to a university course

This subject is designed to provide students with an understanding of how computers work within the business environment. They will gain knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking and communications technology. They will learn the benefits of utilising database applications for the storage and processing of data and how to use electronic presentations to demonstrate this knowledge to a client.

Learning Outcomes

• understand basic concepts of computer technology, including the importance of information and computer literacy and the social impact of information technology;
• understand and efficiently utilise different types of application software, particularly Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database and Electronic Presentation software;
• understand a variety of computer systems, types of hardware and networking technology;
• understand concepts surrounding the Internet, E- Commerce/E-Business activities and associated Web programming tools and identify future technology requirements within the business environment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Prerequisites:

BR0105 or equivalent mathematics

Availabilities
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
Census Date 18-Apr-2008
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 39 hours - Laboratory sessions
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (40%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
Census Date 15-Aug-2008
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 39 hours - Laboratory sessions
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (40%).
JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
Census Date 12-Dec-2008
Contact hours:	39 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials 39 hours - Laboratory sessions
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.