Area: | Department of Media and Information |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Overview of the work of the information sector and the various specialists tasks undertaken by information professionals. The use of computers and communication technologies to manage personal and professional information. It covers the basics of networked computing, evaluation of Internet resourses, database creation, data sharing and manipulation, image formats and multimedia, personal bibliograhic software, interactive use of the web computer security, ICT technologies and society. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will be able to- Describe the place of information in the modern world. Describe the basic sectors of the information industry. Detail the various stages of the evolution of information technology. Undertake basic computing tasks efficiently. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using information technology to manage information as a professional. Evaluate the functions of specialist professional software. Evaluate the effects of the development of information and communication technologies on society. |
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: | Capron, H. L. (2000). Computers: tools for an information age. 6th ed. Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley. Castells,M., (2000) .The Rise of the Network Society. 2nd . Ed.Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwells. Dearnley,J and Feather, J.,(2001) The Wired World : An introduction to the theory and practice of the information society. London: Library Association. Kennedy, J.and Schauder,C. (1998). Records management: A Guide to Corporate Record Keeping. 2nd Ed. South Melbourne, Vic.: Longman. McGarry, K. (1993) The Changing Context of Information: An introductory analysis. 2nd Ed. London: Library Association. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Data preparation exercise 20%, Essay on an aspect of the information society 20%, Exam 30%, Report on information management software 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91301 Librarianship and Information Management | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | 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 |
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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