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Understanding the Digital Revolution (Masters)
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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 will cover the lifecycle of data and introduces students to topics such as hardware, software, operating systems, input and output, data storage and manipulation, coding, networking and security, and privacy.</p>
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<p>Fundamental IT Concepts and Definitions;<br>
IT Past, Present & Future;<br>
IT Architecture, Infrastructure, and Systems;<br>
Hardware, Software and Networks;<br>
IT in context and Industry use;<br>
Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence;<br>
Programming Structures, Constructs, Methodologies, and Tools;<br>
Software Development<br>
Ethical, Legal and Green Issues for IT;<br>
Social Media;<br>
Networks, Security & Privacy;<br>
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 will cover the lifecycle of data and introduces students to topics such as hardware, software, operating systems, input and output, data storage and manipulation, coding, networking and security, and privacy.</p>
Unit content
<p>Fundamental IT Concepts and Definitions;<br> IT Past, Present & Future;<br> IT Architecture, Infrastructure, and Systems;<br> Hardware, Software and Networks;<br> IT in context and Industry use;<br> Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence;<br> Programming Structures, Constructs, Methodologies, and Tools;<br> Software Development<br> Ethical, Legal and Green Issues for IT;<br> Social Media;<br> Networks, Security & Privacy;<br> Project, Product and Service Management</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Information Technology
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech5100">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPSIT1100" target="_blank">GPSIT1100</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ITECH1100" target="_blank">ITECH1100</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>Explain the historical evolution of IT and the digital revolution, including key milestones and technological shifts in networking, hardware and software components.</p>
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<p>Articulate the multifaceted impact of IT on broader societies, considering its influence on culture, ethics, economics, and governance, while also exploring future trends and challenges.</p>
K3
<p>Relate the significance of data and knowledge to key information systems, emphasising their role in enabling data-driven decision-making to achieve organisational objectives.</p>
K4
<p>Identify strategic applications of emerging technologies across various industries, highlighting their potential for transformation and impact on innovation and competitiveness.</p>
S1
<p>Formulate basic programming logic such as text transformation for simple data manipulation.</p>
S2
<p>Interpret and construct representations of business data flow and processes, utilising modelling techniques to visualise operational workflows.</p>
S3
<p>Critically reflect on legal and ethical considerations, including IT security and privacy and their implications for responsible technology use and decision-making.</p>
A1
<p>Research complex problems in authentic business scenarios to propose various solutions and justify those decisions by engaging with academic literature.</p>
A2
<p>Utilise business information software for data visualisation and analysis, extracting valuable insights to inform strategic decision-making and enhance organisational performance.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Tests and examinations covering a range of taught IT-related topics.</p>
<p>Tests & examinations</p>
<p>30% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3
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<p>Presentations and/or reports covering a range of IT-related topics and how they can disrupt industries and societies, supported by academic literature, and incorporating demonstrations of practical IT skills.</p>
<p>Assignments & presentations</p>
<p>50% - 70%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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>
FedTASK
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:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
029999 - Information Technology, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/itech5100">View unit fees</a>
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