11170 (v.6) Information Studies 101- Information Services and Technology


Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

91301 Librarianship and Information Management

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   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