ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology (8)
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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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Computing and Mathematics |
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Enrolment restrictions| Not available to students who have completed subjects ITC161 or ITC180 or ITC181 or ITC411 or ITC104 |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| ITC104 ITC161 ITC180 ITC181 ITC411 | ITC104 Some similarities, but ITC182 has less depth and is from an Information Technology perspective
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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. |
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SyllabusThe 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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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
