| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Understanding the Digital Revolution (Masters) |
| Unit ID: | ITECH5100 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (GPSIT1100 and ITECH1100) |
| ASCED: | 029999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
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. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | |  | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain the historical evolution of IT and the digital revolution, including key milestones and technological shifts in networking, hardware and software components. |
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| K2. | 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. |
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| K3. | Relate the significance of data and knowledge to key information systems, emphasising their role in enabling data-driven decision-making to achieve organisational objectives. |
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| K4. | Identify strategic applications of emerging technologies across various industries, highlighting their potential for transformation and impact on innovation and competitiveness. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Formulate basic programming logic such as text transformation for simple data manipulation. |
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| S2. | Interpret and construct representations of business data flow and processes, utilising modelling techniques to visualise operational workflows. |
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| S3. | Critically reflect on legal and ethical considerations, including IT security and privacy and their implications for responsible technology use and decision-making. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Research complex problems in authentic business scenarios to propose various solutions and justify those decisions by engaging with academic literature. |
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| A2. | Utilise business information software for data visualisation and analysis, extracting valuable insights to inform strategic decision-making and enhance organisational performance. |
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| Unit Content: |
Fundamental IT Concepts and Definitions;
IT Past, Present & Future;
IT Architecture, Infrastructure, and Systems;
Hardware, Software and Networks;
IT in context and Industry use;
Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence;
Programming Structures, Constructs, Methodologies, and Tools;
Software Development
Ethical, Legal and Green Issues for IT;
Social Media;
Networks, Security & Privacy;
Project, Product and Service Management |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | S1, S2, S3, K1, K2, K3, K4 | Tests and examinations covering a range of taught IT-related topics. | Tests & examinations | 30% - 50% | | 2. | A1, A2, S1, S2, S3, K1, K2, K3. K4 | 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. | Assignments & presentations | 50% - 70% |
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