INFS 1002 Information Systems in Context

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300573

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Description This subject aims to give students the ability to recognise and explain business information systems with regard to type, function, purpose, and the frameworks within which these systems are used. Topics in this subject include computing fundamentals; computer hardware and software; computers and society; use of business application packages - spreadsheets, word processing, database, graphics; organisational information systems; information systems development and acquisition; data and knowledge management; electronic commerce, internets, extranets; networking; enterprise-wide information systems; the internet and information systems security; privacy, ethics and computer crime.

School Computer, Data & Math Sciences

Discipline Systems Analysis and Design

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Equivalent Subjects INFS 1003 Information Systems in Context (WSTC)

Incompatible Subjects INFS 1004 Introduction to Information Systems

Assumed Knowledge

2 Unit Mathematics and 2 Unit English (General).

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Portfolio 10 activities 15 N Individual
Portfolio 5 min presentation (50%), engagement and discussions (50%) ability to ask questions and provide constructive feedback 20 N Individual
Portfolio 10 activities 15 N Individual
Final Exam 2 hours 50 N Individual

Teaching Periods