csp4itf information technology fundamentals
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
CSP4ITF
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will be provided with a general and practical introduction to information technology appropriate to all disciplines. The subject covers the hardware components of the computer, data storage and retrieval and introduces system software, computer networks, data communications, the Internet, operating systems, file management systems and security. Students will also be introduced to information systems and application software packages.< /span>< /p>
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into the Postgraduate Enabling Program (PEP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUS1MIS, CSE1ITF
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The subject is designed for LTM to be delivered in Master Bridging course only.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Computer Systems: An Integrated Approach to Architecture and Operating Systems | Recommended | Ramachandran & Leahy, 2010 | Person |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and critically discuss the functions of the main hardware components of computers.
- Activities:
- One lecture on the main hardware components of a computer.
02. Differentiate between main types of computer networks and explain the purpose of major network components including any advantages and disadvantages of different data communication media.
- Activities:
- One lecture on communication between computing devices and an introduction to the types of computer networks.
03. Describe and evaluate the main types of software, their roles, needs and functions
- Activities:
- One lecture on types of software, their features and uses. One associated lab on software and how software is run on a computer.
04. Critically analyse simple problems in their field and develop a spreadsheets to model these problems.
- Activities:
- One lecture on using a spreadsheet package and guidelines for constructing spreadsheets. Two associated labs developing spreadsheets.
05. Design and construct basic web pages using HTML and style sheets to solve practical real-world problems
- Activities:
- Four lectures on web page design, and developing web pages using HTML and CSS. Four associated labs on creating and testing web pages.
06. Develop and interpret simple database tables, queries and reports to solve practical problems
- Activities:
- Three lectures on creating simple database tables and developing related queries and reports. Three associated labs on using simple DBMS to create and modify tables, queries and reports.
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Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2019, Week 10-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 25
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorial/Laboratory Class"
LectureWeek: 10 - 25
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Assignment 1 (equivalent to 750 words) | 15 | 01, 04 | |
| Assignment 2 (equivalent to 750 words | 15 | 05 | |
| Five tutorial submission assessments (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | 20 | 04, 05, 06 |
Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2019, Week 27-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorial/Laboratory Class"
LectureWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Assignment 1 (equivalent to 750 words) | 15 | 01, 04 | |
| Assignment 2 (equivalent to 750 words | 15 | 05 | |
| Five tutorial submission assessments (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | 20 | 04, 05, 06 |
Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2019, Week 42-05, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 42
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day in week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Tutorial/Laboratory Class"
LectureWeek: 42
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Assignment 1 (equivalent to 750 words) | 15 | 01, 04 | |
| Assignment 2 (equivalent to 750 words | 15 | 05 | |
| Five tutorial submission assessments (equivalent to 1000 words in total) | 20 | 04, 05, 06 |