FS0203 - Introduction to Information Technology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

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, file management Systems;
• 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 think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Prerequisites:

5.5 IELTS Equivalence

Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 21-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Mr Hai Wei Ng
Lecturers:	Mr Hai Wei Ng, Mr Hunn Lee.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); test (invigilated) internet/software/hardware/input-output devices (20%); assignments (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 18-Jul-2013
Coord/Lect:	Mr Hai Wei Ng.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); test (invigilated) internet/software/hardware/input-output devices (20%); assignments (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 14-Nov-2013
Coord/Lect:	Mr Hai Wei Ng.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); test (invigilated) internet/software/hardware/input-output devices (20%); assignments (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.