cse1itx information tech fundamentals
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
CSE1ITX
2019
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, the Internet; operating systems, file management systems, security; application software modules: spreadsheets, database packages, the World Wide Web.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBAIO or SBACTO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Information Technology Fundamentals | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2018 | Didasko |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and manage computer system resources based on the client's business requirements
- Activities:
- Multimedia presentation and/or Didasko content on the main hardware and software components of a computer and operating systems. Self-paced online practical activities, quizzes and webinars
02. Analyse a simple IT business problem and develop a spreadsheet to model the problem.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook and problems/exercises that will enhance the student's skills and knowledge to develop spreadsheets.
03. Design and construct web pages with HTML and style sheets.
- Activities:
- Didasko content along with online- practical activities, discussion forums on creating and testing web pages.
04. Design and develop database systems based on business clients requirements.
- Activities:
- Didasko content along with online- practical activities and webinars on using Microsoft Access database to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports.
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Soh
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report on hardware and operating systems (1,000-words equivalent) | Part A - A written report to analyse and justify the hardware and software needs of a business. Part B # A written report on operating systems | 20 | 01 |
| Business application spreadsheet report (500-words equivalent) | A written report on developing a spreadsheet solution to satisfy the business requirements | 10 | 02 |
| Website development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop a website for a business requirements. Students submit a link to the website that they have developed | 35 | 03, 04 |
| Database design and development assignment (1,500-words equivalent) | Design and develop to satisfy the client's requirements using a Microsoft Access Database | 35 | 04 |