INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
CSE4IFU
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will learn computer system organization and its associated topics. It 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. You will also be introduced to information systems and application software packages.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: Yes
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CSE1ITF OR CSP4ITF OR BUS1MIS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Computer Systems: An Integrated Approach to Architecture and Operating systems
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Ramachandran & Leahy
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO5 |
Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO5 |
Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 30 - 35
Four 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 30 - 35
Four 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO5 |
Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Huawei Tu
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 45 - 50
One 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO5 |
Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |