Available in 2024
Course code

EPINFO150

Units

10 units

Level

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