FS0203 - Introduction to Information Technology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | School of Arts and Social Sciences (pre 2015) |
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.
| Prerequisites: | 5.5 IELTS Equivalence |
Availabilities | |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51 | |
| Census Date 20-Mar-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Hai Wei Ng. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); test - internet/software/hardware/input/output devices (20%); assignments - powerpoint/word/microsoft excel, etc (30%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Nil |
| Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53 | |
| Census Date 13-Nov-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Hai Wei Ng. |
| Contact hours: |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); test - internet/software/hardware/input/output devices (20%); assignments - powerpoint/word/microsoft excel, etc (30%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Nil |
| Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 17-Jul-2014 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Mr Hai Wei Ng. |
| Contact hours: |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); test - internet/software/hardware/input/output devices (20%); assignments - powerpoint/word/microsoft excel, etc (30%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Nil |
| Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
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