Information Technology and Systems Concepts

Postgraduate

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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 5031
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Course ID
201693
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comp Sc & IT
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Amali Weerasinghe
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Course level
5
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 introduces students to the key concepts needed to examine, analyse and evaluate information technology/information systems (IT/IS) and classifies these concepts using Zachman's framework. The IT/IS concepts (computer architecture, operating systems, cloud technology, information systems architectures) are discussed in business, professional, and cultural contexts (with special attention to Indigenous Australian history and culture).

  • IT and IS concepts
  • Software Development
  • Socio-Technical Applications

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine fundamental IT and IS concepts and apply state-of-the-art frameworks
  • Evaluate IT and IS concepts and technologies in business, cultures, and professional contexts.
  • Describe socio-technical aspects of IT and IS concepts and technologies.
  • Describe human factors and ethical implications in IT and information systems.
  • Explain information system life cycles

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed INFT5030 IT Concepts at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Short Response Questions – 30%
  • Critical Analysis – 30%
  • Report, Oral Defence – 40%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 30346
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 26
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
Class number
Class number 30347
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 26
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G04
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G04
Class number
Class number 30348
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 26
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-15
Class number
Class number 30349
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 26
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
6 May - 27 May Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 30350
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 26
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03
6 May - 27 May Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-03
Class number
Class number 30344
Section
Section ST02
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 68
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
3 May - 24 May Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
Class number
Class number 30345
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 39
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 105
3 May - 24 May Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 105

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 63201
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
15 Oct - 5 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
Class number
Class number 65333
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 113
Class number
Class number 65334
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
13 Oct - 3 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
Class number
Class number 65335
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 528
Class number
Class number 63200
Section
Section ST02
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
Class number
Class number 65332
Section
Section ST01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Information Technology (Enterprise Management)
Master of Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master of Information Technology (Computing and Innovation)
Master of Information Technology (Applied Artificial Intelligence)
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)