James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CP3413 - Information Processing and Visualisation

Subject Description

Today's world is data and information intensive, but knowledge poor. In this subject students explore the computing skills required to enable basic understanding of data, information processing, and data visualisation. Students use analytic tools to model, analyse, evaluate and design business processes. Relevant themes covered include the information generation, representation, structuring, organisation, storage, retrieval, navigation, human factors in information systems, and use of information. Students also gain hands-on experience in processes and procedures in information processing and management.

Learning Outcomes

• describe information processing and management processes and techniques for IT and business context
• appraise data and information analytics concepts and procedures
• analyse data and interpret results to generate information for decision making
• compare and contrast information processing tools and systems

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Software development/creation - (40%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CP2403

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