James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

FS0203 - Introduction to Information Technology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: Division of Tropical Environments & Societies

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

Prerequisites:5.5 IELTS Equivalence

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 07-Apr-2016
Coord/Lect: Mr Hai Wei Ng.
Contact hours:
  • 18 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
  • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes - internet/software/hardware/input/output devices (20%); assignment/presentation - 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 08-Dec-2016
    Coord/Lect: Mr Hai Wei Ng.
    Contact hours:
    • 18 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
    • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes - internet/software/hardware/input/output devices (20%); assignment/presentation - 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 11-Aug-2016
      Coord/Lect: Mr Hai Wei Ng.
      Contact hours:
      • 18 hours lectures
      • 12 hours tutorials
      • 6 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); online quizzes - internet/software/hardware/input/output devices (20%); assignment/presentation - powerpoint/word/microsoft excel, etc (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.