cse1iit inside information technology
INSIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CSE1IIT
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be provided with a general and practical introduction to information technology for students in a range of disciplines. This subject will guide students to implement the IT skills to their field of study. It covers: fundamental principles of computer operation, the main hardware components of the computer, data storage and retrieval, introduction to system software, introduction to data communications, computer networks, the Internet; operating systems, file management systems, security, introduction to information systems; application software modules: spreadsheets, database packages, the World Wide Web.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNasser Sabar
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUS1MIS or CSE1ITF
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Fluency with Information Technology: Skills, Concepts and Capabilities | Prescribed | Lawrence Snyder | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the functions of the main hardware and software components of computers.
- Activities:
- One face-to-face lecture and one online lecture on the main hardware and software components of a computer. One associated practical class for hardware and software components of a computer.
02. Describe various types of computer networks, their purposes, strengths and weaknesses.
- Activities:
- One face-to-face lecture and one online lecture on communication between computing devices and an introduction to the types of computer networks.
03. Examine simple information technology problems and develop spreadsheets to model each problem.
- Activities:
- One face-to-face lecture and one online lecture on using a spreadsheet package and guidelines for constructing spreadsheets. Two associated labs on developing spreadsheets.
04. Design and construct basic web pages using HTML and style sheets to solve practical problems.
- Activities:
- Four face-to-face lectures and four online lectures on web page design, and developing web page using HTML and CSS. Four associated labs on creating and testing web pages.
05. Develop and interpret simple database tables, queries and reports to solve practical problems.
- Activities:
- Four face-to-face lectures and four online lectures on creating simple database tables and developing related queries and reports. Four associated labs on using simple DBMS to create and modify tables, queries and reports.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasser Sabar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"workshop runs 6 times during duration of the subject"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two assignments (equivalent to 1600 words in total) | Assignment 1 is on website construction using HTML. Assignment 2 tackles simple database construction and data manipulation. | 40 | 04, 05 |
| Weekly quiz in the lab (equivalent to 800 words in total) | There are 10 quizzes in total. Each last for 5 minutes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasser Sabar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop runs 6 times during duration of the subject"
LectureWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two assignments (equivalent to 1600 words in total) | Assignment 1 is on website construction using HTML. Assignment 2 tackles simple database construction and data manipulation. | 40 | 04, 05 |
| Weekly quiz in the lab (equivalent to 800 words in total) | There are 10 quizzes in total. Each last for 5 minutes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasser Sabar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"workshop runs 6 times during duration of the subject"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two assignments (equivalent to 1600 words in total) | Assignment 1 is on website construction using HTML. Assignment 2 tackles simple database construction and data manipulation. | 40 | 04, 05 |
| Weekly quiz in the lab (equivalent to 800 words in total) | There are 10 quizzes in total. Each last for 5 minutes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasser Sabar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 42
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
Six 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop runs 6 times over the duration of the subject"
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two assignments (equivalent to 1600 words in total) | Assignment 1 is on website construction using HTML. Assignment 2 tackles simple database construction and data manipulation. | 40 | 04, 05 |
| Weekly quiz in the lab (equivalent to 800 words in total) | There are 10 quizzes in total. Each last for 5 minutes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNasser Sabar
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 47
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day in week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 46
Six 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop runs 6 times over the duration of the subject"
LectureWeek: 46
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two assignments (equivalent to 1600 words in total) | Assignment 1 is on website construction using HTML. Assignment 2 tackles simple database construction and data manipulation. | 40 | 04, 05 |
| Weekly quiz in the lab (equivalent to 800 words in total) | There are 10 quizzes in total. Each last for 5 minutes. | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |