INFS 1013 Information Systems in Context (UG Cert)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 500046
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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 1002 Information Systems in Context INFS 1003 Information Systems in Context
Restrictions
Students need to be enrolled in program 7174 - Undergraduate Certificate in ICT or 7179 - Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Behaviour
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 |
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Short Answer | 1,200 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Portfolio | 2 x 600 Words | 40 | N | Individual |
Presentation | 5-7 minutes presentation | 20 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods