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

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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

01. Identify and critically evaluate functions of the main hardware components of computers.
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.
03. Analyse and evaluate the requirements and functionality of different types of software.
04. Critically examine simple problems and develop spreadsheets to model these problems.
05. Design and construct basic web pages using HTML and style sheets based on specific requirements.
06. Develop and interpret simple database tables, queries and reports based on specific requirements.

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour examination

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2

Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO5

Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO4, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour examination

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2

Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO5

Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO4, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour examination

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2

Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO5

Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO4, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour examination

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Assignment 1 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on hardware organization and data communication

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2

Assignment 2 (equivalent to 1000 words)An assignment on web page construction

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO5

Five tutorial work submissions (each submission is equivalent to 200 words, total 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO4, SILO5, SILO6