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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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 |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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