ITC577 Information and Communication Technology Fundamentals (8)

Abstract

This subject provides an introduction to information and communication technology concepts that underpin the use of information technology in our increasingly complex societies. Key technologies and associated issues are dealt with. It places particular emphasis on how the technology supports information processes so that from the level of an individual to that of a global society, one is able to effectively use that technology.

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Session 1
Distance	Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ITC577
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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Computing and Mathematics

Enrolment restrictions

Only for students in the Graduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology Education

Incompatible subject(s)	Related subject(s)
ITC104 ITC161 ITC180 ITC181 ITC182 ITC411 ITC507	ITC104 ITC104 has some similarities, but with a computer science emphasis ITC161 ITC161 has similar content, but more depth ITC180 ITC180 has similar content ITC181 ITC181 has similar content ITC182 ITC182 has similar content ITC411 ITC411 has similar content, but more depth ITC507 ITC507 has similar content

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to explain historical events in the evolution of the Internet and the Web;
* be able to discuss the features and strategies employed in the design of web sites;
* be able to identify and describe common hardware components and their functions;
* be able to discuss the role of a communication network;
* be able to predict the impact of data transmission of a range of media types;
* be able to describe the role and functions of network devices;
* be able to identify data types for a range of purposes;
* be able to select the appropriate data storage media for a given situation;
* be able to describe the impact of various data compression techniques;
* be able to discuss the need to secure data in a variety of contexts;
* be able to discuss legal and ethical issues as they apply to the development of information and software system solutions.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
. Software Systems . The Internet and the Web . Hardware and Networking . Data Handling . Issues

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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.