James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

FS0203 - Introduction to Information Technology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by:

This subject aims to equip students with a broad overview of how IT works, how to use it and how it affects the world and our surroundings. Hands-on skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint are also imparted to introduce data manipulation, analysis and presentation. An understanding of the how IT is being used in business and organizations will also be included to help prepare students for the working world.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:5.5 IELTS Equivalence

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51
Census Date 11-Apr-2019
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - 3 hrs per week over 12 weeks
  • 24 hours - 2 hrs per week over 12 weeks
  • 12 hours - Consultation/Review - 1 hr per week over 12 weeks
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (70%); assignment tasks - excel assignment (10%) - word assignment (10%) - powerpoint assignment (10%) (30%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
    Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

    JCU Singapore, , Study Period 53
    Census Date 05-Dec-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - 3 hrs per week over 12 weeks
    • 24 hours - 2 hrs per week over 12 weeks
    • 12 hours - Consultation/Review - 1 hr per week over 12 weeks
      Assessment:quizzes or tests (70%); assignment tasks - excel assignment (10%) - word assignment (10%) - powerpoint assignment (10%) (30%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52
      Census Date 08-Aug-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - 3 hrs per week over 12 weeks
      • 24 hours - 2 hrs per week over 12 weeks
      • 12 hours - Consultation/Review - 1 hr per week over 12 weeks
        Assessment:quizzes or tests (70%); assignment tasks - excel assignment (10%) - word assignment (10%) - powerpoint assignment (10%) (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.