Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Essentials of Information Technology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COSC1078

City Campus

Undergraduate

140H Computer Science & Information Technology

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 2 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

COSC1078

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021

COSC1078

City Campus

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022

COSC2083

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

140H Computer Science & Information Technology

Face-to-Face

 Viet3 2007,
Viet2 2008,
Viet3 2008,
Viet1 2009,
Viet2 2009,
Viet3 2009,
Viet1 2010,
Viet2 2010,
Viet3 2010,
Viet2 2011,
Viet3 2011,
Viet1 2012,
Viet2 2012,
Viet3 2012,
Viet1 2013,
Viet2 2013,
Viet3 2013,
Viet2 2014,
Viet3 2014,
Viet1 2015,
Viet2 2015,
Viet3 2015,
Viet1 2016,
Viet2 2016,
Viet3 2016

COSC2083

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Viet1 2017,
Viet2 2017,
Viet3 2017,
Viet1 2018,
Viet2 2018,
Viet3 2018,
Viet1 2019,
Viet2 2019,
Viet3 2019,
Viet1 2020,
Viet2 2020,
Viet3 2020,
Viet2 2021,
Viet3 2021

COSC2083

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Face-to-Face

 Viet1 2022,
Viet3 2022,
Viet1 2023,
Viet2 2023,
Viet3 2023,
Viet2 2024,
Viet3 2024,
Viet1 2025

COSC2230

Taylors College KL

Undergraduate

140H Computer Science & Information Technology

Face-to-Face

 Offsh 3 10,
Offsh 1 11,
Offsh 3 11

COSC2708

RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2024,
Viet3 2024,
Viet1 2025

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COSC2677

OUA CSP

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Internet

 OUACSP2021 (All)

COSC2677

OUA CSP

Undergraduate

175H Computing Technologies

Internet

 OUACSP2022 (All)

Course Coordinator: Shekhar Kalra

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: shekhar.kalra@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: -

Course Coordinator Availability: via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course aims to provide you with the foundation knowledge of contemporary Information Technology areas, software, applications and job skills required to enter the IT market.

A major component of the course is the practical application of the knowledge gained from the theoretical content. The material covers a broad range of introductory Information Technology concepts.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):

BP162O - Bachelor of Information Technology (RMITO)

PLO 1    Knowledge -- Apply a broad and coherent set of knowledge and skills for developing user-centric information technology solutions for contemporary societal challenges.
PLO 2    Problem Solving -- Apply systematic problem solving and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement information technology solutions to real world problems, demonstrating the ability to work independently to self-manage processes and projects.
PLO 3    Cognitive and Technical Skill -- Critically analyse and evaluate user requirements and design systems employing software development tools, techniques and emerging technologies.
PLO 4    Communication --  Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, employing a range of communication methods in interactions to both computing and non-computing personnel.
PLO 5    Collaboration and Teamwork -- Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration by using tools and practices to manage and meet project deliverables. 
PLO 6    Responsibility and Accountability -- Demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, sustainable and culturally inclusive professional standards, including First Nations knowledges and input in designing and implementing information technology solutions. 

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. describe and apply basic concepts of contemporary technologies
  2. analyse human and social contexts of technological innovations
  3. apply the knowledge of various ICT components to create a prototype of a product/service
  4. identify principles of collaborative work and explain potential conflict resolution techniques
  5. participate effectively and creatively in a team environment
  6. prepare a professional and comprehensively written IT report within provided parameters


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities included in this course are:

  • Lectures: Key concepts will be explained in lectures in which course material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples;
  • In tutorials there will be opportunities to elaborate on key concepts and in teams you will analyse IT scenarios and identify suitable problem-solving techniques. These assignment-directed tutorial sessions will prepare you to work on your team projects in an efficient manner. Project work provides opportunities to work effectively in teams, be creative in developing an IT product/service idea, present idea to peers for analysis, problem-solve issues on mechanics and legal issues, identity users and present your IT product/service idea in a marketing sales pitch.
  • Lab sessions alternate between preparation and assessment exercises to engage with, and consolidate meaning of, the course content.
  • Another important learning activity is private study, working on aspects of the project in a self-directed and autonomous manner within a team framework.

 

 


Overview of Learning Resources

The course is supported by the Canvas learning management system which provides specific learning resources. See the RMIT Library Guide at http://rmit.libguides.com/compsci


Overview of Assessment

Note: This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment tasks

Assessment Task 1: Written Assignment – part 1
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 and 6

Assessment Task 2: Written Assignment – part 2
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Assessment 3: Written and Project-based Assignment - part 3
Weighting 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Assessment Task 4: Group participation and Group Presentation
Weighting 30%
This assessment supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.