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<p>This unit provides fundamental concepts related to data and information systems. This unit will explore the theory and applications of data and information. Students will learn data in various formats, data and information processing platforms and tools to transform, visualise, model data and information, providing end users with timely knowledge to support decision making. The unit will explain the challenges organisations are facing with managing data and information.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p> 1. Different types of data (e.g. structured, semi-structured, unstructured)</p>
<p> 2. Sources of data (e.g. sensors, medical, business, social data)</p>
<p> 3. Definition, scope and components of Information Systems (e.g., hardware, software, data, procedures, and people)</p>
<p> 4. Types of Information Systems: transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, executive support systems, etc.</p>
<p> 5. Representation and use of data in Information System</p>
<p> 6. Database life cycle (e.g., requirements analysis, design, implementation, maintenance)</p>
<p> 7. Database design principles: normalisation, entity-relationship modelling.</p>
<p> 8. Relational database concepts: tables, rows, columns, keys, relationships.</p>
<p> 9. SQL (Structured Query Language): basic queries, data manipulation, data definition, joins.</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 fundamental concepts related to data and information systems. This unit will explore the theory and applications of data and information. Students will learn data in various formats, data and information processing platforms and tools to transform, visualise, model data and information, providing end users with timely knowledge to support decision making. The unit will explain the challenges organisations are facing with managing data and information.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <p> 1. Different types of data (e.g. structured, semi-structured, unstructured)</p> <p> 2. Sources of data (e.g. sensors, medical, business, social data)</p> <p> 3. Definition, scope and components of Information Systems (e.g., hardware, software, data, procedures, and people)</p> <p> 4. Types of Information Systems: transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, executive support systems, etc.</p> <p> 5. Representation and use of data in Information System</p> <p> 6. Database life cycle (e.g., requirements analysis, design, implementation, maintenance)</p> <p> 7. Database design principles: normalisation, entity-relationship modelling.</p> <p> 8. Relational database concepts: tables, rows, columns, keys, relationships.</p> <p> 9. SQL (Structured Query Language): basic queries, data manipulation, data definition, joins.</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:
020303 - Database Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (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/itech1503">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1103" target="_blank">GPSIT1103</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1103" target="_blank">ITECH1103</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH5103" target="_blank">ITECH5103</a></p>
Learning outcomes
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 classify different types of data and data sources according to organisational information requirements.</p>
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<p>Compare and apply appropriate data management methods to support the effective storage, processing, and utilisation of organisational data.</p>
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<p>Examine and analyse the components of information systems and their roles in supporting business operations and decision-making.</p>
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<p>Evaluate and justify contemporary IT industry practices, standards, and technologies used in data and information systems management.</p>
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<p>Design and implement a data and information management solution that addresses specified organisational requirements.</p>
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<p>Students complete a series of practical laboratory activities throughout the semester and compile a portfolio of selected artefacts, outputs, and short professional explanations. Students then participate in an individual live demonstration where they explain concepts, perform practical tasks, and justify decisions related to data, information systems, and data management activities completed during the laboratories.</p>
<p>Laboratory Portfolio and Demonstration</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Working in teams, students analyse a real-world organisational problem and design an information system solution that addresses business and information requirements. The project includes analysis of data sources, system components, information flows, technology selection, and data management strategies.</p>
<p>Organisational Information System Design Project</p>
<p>30-45%</p>
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<p>Students individually design and implement a data management solution for a given organisational scenario. The project includes requirements analysis, database design, relational schema development, SQL implementation, and data quality considerations. Students complete a validation exercise where they explain their design decisions and demonstrate the functionality of their solution.</p>
<p>Data Management Solution Project</p>
<p>30-45%</p>
1, 2, 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.
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:
020303 - Database Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (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/itech1503">View unit fees</a>
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