Information Technology Systems

Undergraduate | 2027

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1032
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Course ID
209353
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with knowledge of essential information technology concepts and their practical applications. Throughout the course, students will explore topics including computer system modularity, internet architecture, program representation and execution, and discuss IT concepts using appropriate terminology. Additionally, students will gain hands-on experience with workplace productivity applications including word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations.

  • Systems
  • Web Technologies
  • Systems Development

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe and model the modular nature of computer systems
  • Apply internet architecture concepts, including protocols, markup languages and web programming concepts
  • Describe how programs are represented and executed
  • Discuss IT concepts using appropriate terminology, including current and future trends in IT
  • Use productivity applications including word processors, spreadsheets & presentations

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed all of INFO1012 Information Technology Systems, COMPSCI1014 - Information Technology Project at University of Adelaide/INFT 1016 - Information Technology Fundamentals at University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Skills Demonstration, Skills Demonstration, Skills Demonstration, Skills Demonstration – 10%
  • Problem Solving Task – 20%
  • Problem Solving Task, Interactive Questions – 30%
  • Problem Solving Task – 40%