306866 (v.3) Information Technology 062

Area:	Curtin Sarawak
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Aims to impart the deep 'connection' and close relevance of technology in an area of study and to have a critical mind in assessing both the positive and negative implications of technology in business. Topics include Internet and World Wide Web, multimedia, information system development, e-programming languages, e-commerce, B2B, B2C, C2C concepts, consumer behaviour, e-commerce security, cyber law and current issues, social and economic impact of e-commerce, Microsoft FrontPage application.

Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have an ability to - Know and understand internet concepts and terminologies. Know and understand the use of the Internet in business. Analyse the design of a business web site. Know and understand online consumerbehaviour. Awareness of ethical issues in relation to the use of the Internet. Design web pages for business purposes. Awareness of important user interface web components and web site functions. Work effectively in groups.
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:	Capron, H.L. (1998), Computers: Tools for an Information Age. Addison-Wesley. Haig, M. (2001). E-Business Essentials, London, Kogan Page. Rosen, A. (2000). The E-Commerce Question and Answer Book, New York, AMA Publications. Slywotzky, A.J. and Morrison, D.J. (2000). How Digital is Your Business? New York, Crown Business. SECO(2000). B2B or B2C? That is the Question (Online). Available: http://www.e-global.es/016/016_itc_b2b.pdf Bischoff, D. and Sparks, W (2001). B2B E-Commerce: Supplier Integration within the Buyer's Working Environment (online). available: http://www.calgarytechnologies.com/info/Files/DBischoff_Jan23_01.pdf Witter, M.S.D. (2000). B2B Vs. B2C: The Uniqueness of Enterprise Markets. (Online). Available: http://www.morganstanley.com/mrchuck/b2breport/b2b_article6.pdf Koprowski, G. (1998). The (New) Hidden Persuaders, (Online). Available: http://interactive.wsj.com/public/current/articles/SB912725900291457000.htm Evers, J. (2001). Consumer Groups Say Web Shops Fail to Deliver (Online). Available: http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/internet/09-21/web.shops.idg.index.html. OECD (2000). The Economic and Social Impacts of Electronic Commerce: Preliminary Findings and www.itworld.com and www.brint.com
Unit Texts:	Shelly, G. et al. (2000). Discovering Computers 2000: Concepts for a Connected World, Massachusetts, Course Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Application Project (Group) 20%. Final Examination 50%. Lab Practical and Group discussion 10%. Individual assignment 10%. Mid-semester examination 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.