INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
CSE1ITX
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a general and practical introduction to information technology. Areas taught include: 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.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in SBAIO.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | PC Pro | Prescribed | TestOut 5/26/2016 | Labsim |
| Readings | Enhanced Discovering Computers, 1st Edition | Prescribed | Misty E. Vermaat, Susan L. Sebok, Steven M. Freund, Jennifer T. Campbell, Mark Frydenberg, 2017 | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Illustrated Course Guide: Microsoft Office 365 & Introductory, 1st Edition | Prescribed | Elizabeth Eisner Reding; Lynn Wermers | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Information Technology Fundamentals | Prescribed | Computer Power Institute, 2016 | Didasko Digital |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss the functions of the main hardware components of a computer.
- Activities:
- Multimedia presentation and online chapters from the prescribed textbook on the main hardware and software components of a computer. Self-paced online practical activities, quizzes and webinars will be used for the hardware and software components of a computer.
02. Identify the technology and specifications used to describe computer components and make informed choices about which device characteristics are required for a situation.
- Activities:
- Computer Power Learning Content and online chapters from the prescribed textbook. Self-paces practical activities from an external resource Test Out on computer components and device characteristics.
03. Analyse a simple problem and develop a spreadsheet to model the problem.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook and self-paced problems/exercises that will enhance the student's skills and knowledge to develop spreadsheets.
04. Design and construct basic web pages with HTML and style sheets.
- Activities:
- Computer Power Learning Content along with online-practical activities, discussion forums on creating and testing web pages.
05. Develop and interpret simple database tables, queries and reports.
- Activities:
- Computer Power Learning Content along with online-practical activities and webinars on using Microsoft Access database to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports.
Online, 2017, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Week 02-13, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Week 05-16, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 05 - 16
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 05 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |
Online, 2017, Week 09-21, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Fei Liu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 09 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware solution report (equivalent to 1,000-words) | A report on recommending a hardware solution with justification for a business requirement. | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Spreadsheet development report (equivalent to 250-words) | Report on developing a spreadsheet to satisfy the business requirements. | 5 | 03 |
| Website development activitiy (equivalent to 1,250-words) | Activity for developing a website for a business. | 35 | 04 |
| Microsoft Access Database development activity (equivalent to 1,750-words) | Students will develop a Microsoft Access Database to satisfy the various client requirements who currently use a paper-based system. | 40 | 05 |