Bachelor of Technology (Information Systems)
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Subject descriptions
SSK13 Learning and Communication Behaviour
Develop problem solving skills you will use in many aspects of your study. This unit is divided into four modules, including: The changing socio-political context of learning; Learning organisations; Creative problem solving and the role of collaborative teamwork in learning. The unit uses an experiential learning model, which includes concept mapping; Analysing the structure of knowledge and using measuring instruments on learning styles. You will examine the socially constructed nature of knowledge, how values modify learning and how this will improve awareness of their learning process. Ethical theory is discussed in relation to decision making and problem solving in the face of dilemmas.
Back to the top ▲CIS11 Information Methods
This unit expands the use of information literacy through information technology literacy, in particular, spreadsheets, word processing, databases and the internet. You will examine information methods used in codification, storage, searching, communication, presentation and learning. This unit requires you to undertake studies and practical exercises that encourage skills in developing, manipulating and communicating information in a variety of contexts.
Back to the top ▲SCI17 Cultural Perspectives on Science and Technology
This unit explores different approaches to understanding the role of science and technology. It examines why the 'objective' natural scientific methodology has come to dominate research and how using different cultural frameworks will lead us to have different views of the relationship between science, technology and society.
Back to the top ▲STA15 Statistics and Research Methods (SPSS Software)
This unit is designed to introduce students with no previous experience of statistics to the statistical process. No prior mathematical knowledge is assumed. The unit includes discussion of research design and data collection, techniques for picturing and analysing univariate and bivariate data and a thorough discussion of statistical inference, in terms of both hypothesis testing and estimation (confidence intervals). The statistical package SPSS is used to carry out the statistical analysis, so that the focus of the unit can be the meaningful interpretation of the results.
Back to the top ▲CIM12 Texts and Contexts
Learn about key ideas in contemporary media including media power and influence, the way media represents people and ideas as well as the way it considers the audience. Your study will begin with the ways we make meaning from texts and the way meaning is framed and interpreted. You will be exposed to major theoretical perspectives that are useful in examining the role of celebrity and reality TV, the reporting of war, terrorism and refugees, the popularity of talkback radio, the debates surrounding the ABC and what advertisements say about us and our society.
Back to the top ▲CIS13 Information Systems Fundamentals
This unit views businesses as systems and evaluates technology from a business perspective. You will discover methods of modeling and evaluating processes and data and how information is used in decision-making. You will develop an understanding of how customers view products and gain an overview of networking. The unit will introduce topics such as human-computer interaction, ethics and artificial intelligence. In addition, you will undertake an analysis of systems planning and development.
Back to the top ▲CIS23 Management Support Systems
Learn a wide range of theory relating to both management and the application of information technology to support management. You are encouraged to consider the importance of appropriate, timely and accurate information for effective decision-making. You will investigate the following topics: Computer-based information systems; Organisations; Business systems; Information systems and technology; Data warehousing; Neural networks; Expert systems; Knowledge acquisition and Validation.
Back to the top ▲CIS24 Human-Computer Interaction
Computer innovation has had an impact on all areas of business. When computers were 'new', business information systems exploited the characteristics of computer innovation and thought that users would adapt themselves to the technology. Human-Computer Interaction (H-CI) has been developed in response to the need to incorporate user acceptance. H-CI studies attempt to improve user attitudes and perceptions by incorporating human factors into design. In particular, physical interface design (ergonomics) and software (graphical) user interface design. Our aim is to work to make computers more people literate.
Back to the top ▲CIS32 eCommerce and Business Computing Applications
Electronic commerce provides an opportunity for new exciting applications and strategies that are changing the way business is conducted. Businesses of all sizes are embracing eCommerce models and initiatives. You will focus your study on technical
areas such as networks, telecommunications and infrastructure. You will also investigate strategies in marketing, procurement and purchasing, billing and payment, supply chain management, virtual communities, security threats to eCommerce, legal issues, and ethics in an eCommerce environment.
Back to the top ▲CIS36 IT Strategies and Project Management
Examine the relationship between information technology and its organisational context. You will study how information technology can build competitive advantage and planning methods to integrate information systems and business strategies. You will also consider issues in outsourcing, client-server structures and other methodologies. Project management approaches are discussed and you will develop an awareness of estimating and metrics required to manage information systems and technology developments.
Back to the top ▲CIM21 Multimedia Tools and Concepts
With the growing development of the internet and various computing and communications technologies, many opportunities have evolved for communicating via multimedia. This unit allows you to learn about different multimedia, key concepts and, at the same time, gain skills using multimedia tools. You will not be taught specific packages and products, rather you will have opportunities to access and learn the many and varied development and production tools which may be applied to various multimedia applications.
Back to the top ▲CIS31 Professional Reading and Writing in Technology and Culture
Students are encouraged to research a significant information systems and/or information technology area. You will produce work of sufficient detail and quality that the research project and/or report may be accepted for publication as a part of the Swinburne at Lilydale Working Paper Series. This unit presents a thorough coverage of the principles involved in literature analysis and research approaches.
Back to the top ▲CIS34 Database Management Systems
This unit extends the basic database development skills gained in CPT22. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the development, maintenance and recovery of larger database systems and explore advanced database concepts and developments. The unit covers the following topics: Database administration; Database security; Transaction failure and recovery; Distributed database management systems; Data warehouses; Object-oriented DBMS; Internet in the database environment; Client/server databases and Databases for e-commerce.
Back to the top ▲CPT121 Programming 1 (Java)
This unit introduces object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. This unit covers algorithm development using standard control structures, design methods such as
step-wise refinement, the object oriented programming framework, the use of standard Java classes and interfaces, the use of container classes, disk file processing, introduces techniques for code reuse, and basic strategies for software testing.
Back to the top ▲CPT160 Computer Organisation
The unit is an introduction to computer architecture and functionality, with programming examples using a processor such as the Motorola 68000. The discussion centres on the description of how different types of data may be represented inside a computer, how the various computer components process the data, and how the operating system and the hardware cooperate to make computer operation possible. The unit includes a presentation and discussion of generic principles of computer architecture and digital logic.
Back to the top ▲CPT230 Software Engineering Fundamentals
This unit aims to guide you in both the theoretical and practical aspects of developing computer solutions for real-world problems. You will study the tools and techniques used in analysis and design of software systems, and apply those tools within a recognised software development methodology and within the context of a case study.
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