EPINFO150
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
Information and Communication Technology is designed to develop computing knowledge and skills for university study and beyond. The course covers a range of digital literacies that will assist students entering any field of study. There is an emphasis on developing practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the tertiary computing environment and use it proficiently.
2. Recall, describe, explain, and apply a range of computer terminologies and concepts.
3. Deliver professional computer supported presentations and/or produce digital videos.
4. Apply computational thinking to real-world problems and draft solutions.
5. Utilise a diverse range of software applications to meet study, communication, or business needs.
6. Apply group work skills effectively in an ICT context and evaluate group performance.
Content
- Digital literacies: coverage of key computing concepts; exploration of teaching and learning tools that support tertiary study
- Essentials of computer supported presentations and/or digital video production
- Introduction to software development and computer programming
- Introduction to widely used and/or emerging technologies in the computing industry
- Foundations of professional practice and ethics in computing
- Group work skills for tertiary and IT team contexts
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
In Term Test: In Class Test
Project: Project
Portfolio: Portfolio
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EPINFO150 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 298.9 KB)
- EPINFO150 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 297.7 KB)
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