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<p>This unit provides students with a broad foundation in Information Technology (IT), and establishes its context in society currently, historically and into the future. Students will develop an understanding of IT as a process that collects, stores, transports and transforms data to provide information and streamline practices. The unit introduces students to topics such as hardware, software, operating systems, input and output, data storage and manipulation, coding, networking and security, and privacy. Students will also develop skills in using digital tools and systems for professional and academic communication.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><p> 1. Technical and academic communication in the digital age</p><p> 2. The evolution of technology, and trends for the future;</p><p> 3. Citation and referencing;</p><p> 4. IT in context and Industry use;</p><p> 5. Software Development;</p><p> 6. Ethical, Legal and Green Issues for IT;</p><p> 7. Networks, Security & Privacy;</p><p> 8. IT Project, Product, and Service Management</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with a broad foundation in Information Technology (IT), and establishes its context in society currently, historically and into the future. Students will develop an understanding of IT as a process that collects, stores, transports and transforms data to provide information and streamline practices. The unit introduces students to topics such as hardware, software, operating systems, input and output, data storage and manipulation, coding, networking and security, and privacy. Students will also develop skills in using digital tools and systems for professional and academic communication.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p><p> 1. Technical and academic communication in the digital age</p><p> 2. The evolution of technology, and trends for the future;</p><p> 3. Citation and referencing;</p><p> 4. IT in context and Industry use;</p><p> 5. Software Development;</p><p> 6. Ethical, Legal and Green Issues for IT;</p><p> 7. Networks, Security & Privacy;</p><p> 8. IT Project, Product, and Service Management</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1500">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1100" target="_blank">ITECH1100</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH5100" target="_blank">ITECH5100</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1100" target="_blank">GPSIT1100</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse and explain the role of information technology in collecting, storing, transporting and transforming data within historical, current and emerging contexts.</p>
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<p>Apply foundational knowledge of hardware, software, operating systems and networking to select and use appropriate digital tools and systems.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate proficiency in using spreadsheets and digital tools to organise, manipulate and present data for academic and professional purposes.</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate issues of security, privacy and the ethical use of digital systems, including AI, and apply appropriate strategies to protect information and ensure responsible practice.</p>
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<p>Communicate effectively using digital platforms, demonstrating professional standards in academic and workplace contexts.</p>
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<p>Develop and communicate a basic solution to a business problem. Present the proposal using a variety of digital media, supported by appropriate analysis.</p>
<p>Report and verification via interview or presentation</p>
<p>35% - 45%</p>
1, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Evaluate and use emerging information technologies. Present the proposal using a variety of digital media, supported by appropriate analysis.</p>
<p>Report and verification via interview or presentation</p>
<p>35% - 45%</p>
1, 2, 4, 5
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<p>Complete laboratory activities and engage in in-class discussions synchronously or asynchronously as appropriate</p>
<p>Participation in laboratories and documented work</p>
<p>10%-30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech1500">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: ITECH1500 - U4.0