ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This is an introductory subject for students who wish to learn about computers and information technology and its application. This subject also provides students with a general grounding in computing practices and principles. It provides some scope for students to pursue aspects of computer applications in their own field of interest.

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Session 2
Distance	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC182

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Not available to students who have completed subjects ITC161 or ITC180 or ITC181 or ITC411 or ITC104

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- understand the principles and be able to apply some of the fundamental practices of computing from a microcomputer platform;
- identify and use appropriate application software for a specific task;
- identify the ways in which computers are affecting society;
- be able to use computing terminology appropriately; and
- relate computer and information technology application to their field of interest.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- Introduction - The system unit - Storing data - Input/Output - Data Communications - System Software - Application Software - Word Processing and presentation software - Multimedia - Spreadsheets and data analysis - Database and info systems - The Internet and the Web - Computer ethics, privacy and security

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