Technological Foundations

Course aim

Provide students with a conceptual foundation and context of Internet, World Wide Web, and digital publishing as used in information-intensive professions.

Course content

Provides an overview and a developmental history of how computers, telecommunications, networking, and digital publishing functions and interactions in the information professions.  An overview of the languages that students need to become familiar with in their future profession i.e. XML, and HTML. Webpage development, Web interactivity, and social media. The course will also cover content management systems including Drupal, Word Press, and Blogger.

Textbook(s)

Miller, J. B. 2014, Internet technologies and information services, 2nd ed., Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External (Online lecture, moderated discussions and other online interactions)	N/A x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Bi-Weekly Forum Postings - continuous assessment, Essay, Research paper, Web Page

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.