Information Technology Fundamentals

Course aim

To develop a solid understanding of information technology concepts required for other courses and careers.

Course content

Historical contexts of computing. Computer hardware structure and operation (processors, memory, I/O devices), operating systems and utilities, data representation and number systems, basic concepts required for programming.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	1 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (online materials)	N/A x N/A
External (moderated discussion boards)	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Group Review, Participation in on-line tutorial and practical classes and other on-line interactions, Participation in tutorial and practical classes , Practical test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.