10830 (v.4) Information Systems 100

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Information systems - information management, systems concepts, information systems within an organisation. Computer systems - hardware, operating systems, application and end-user software, office technology, networks and communications. Management of information systems - data processing systems, office automation, decision support systems, introduction to the development, implementation and management of information systems. Office application software. Security, privacy and ethical issues.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood the basic concepts of information systems and its relevance to commerce. Followed a systems development life cycle and developed a small end-user information system. Basic competency in office application software, Microsoft Office. Knowledge of the Information Systems career options. Knowledge of the Information Systems course options.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Shelly, G., Cashman, T. and Vermaat, M. (2004) Discovering Computers 2004, A Gateway to Information. Thomson Course Technology, Australia

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Summer Period	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 1	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y