Course Information:
In this unit you will explore the wide uses of information technology
and systems at the global, local and personal level. The unit introduces
you to information technology as a profession; the use of information
systems; the use of cloud and service computing as an enabler for future
information technology practices; and the societal issues associated
with technological use. You will be exposed to some practical experience
with technical packages used to solve problems. Your participation in
this unit will complement your studies in any area.
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Lecturer:
Alistair Barros (alistair.barros@qut.edu.au)
Course Coordinator:
Alistair Barros (alistair.barros@qut.edu.au)
Contact Coordinator:
Alistair Barros (alistair.barros@qut.edu.au)
Description:
You will gain an appreciation of the massive impact that information
technology has had on a wide range of fields. This unit introduces
fundamental academic areas and important developing trends in the
industry. By completing this unit you will gain a basic understanding of
information technology and information systems, as well as an awareness
of the possibilities and limitations of future technological solutions.
Similarly you will gain an understanding of how information technology
underpins commercial information systems that support business
functions. You will also consider the ethical issues and possible
negative impacts of information technologies, by raising your awareness
of the social implications of information technology and information
systems at the global, local and personal levels. Finally, this unit
will help you to develop an interest in future studies in information
technology at QUT.
Recommendation and Rating:
Read and revise previous end of semester exams for the final exam - 6/10
Recommended study time per week:
5 hours a week
Helpful Resources:
Valacich JS, Schneider C. Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World. Boston: Prentice Hall; 2012.
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