1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

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Topics covered:
information systems theory;
decision support systems;
information systems issues for management;
information systems planning network;
the organisational role of end user computing;
aligning IT with business strategy.
Recommended reading
To be advised
LC11 00 Information Technology
4 hours per week Lilydale Prerequistite: nil Assessment:
continuous/final examination
A stage 1 core subject in the Bachelor of Business and
Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Applied Science
0 b jedives
to instill in students the confidence to use information
technology, particularly computers and interfaces to the
information super highway;
to give all students a broad understanding of
information technology and its applications in today's
world;
to endow students with computer skills that will be of
benefit to them in other discipline subjects, and in their
later careers:
to provide a firm basis for second and third level
computing subjects.
Content
The Windows environment;
word processing;
spreadsheets;
databases;
graphics and presentation graphics;
research tools such as CD-ROM;
using the Internet;
the application of the above skills to problem-solving in
a real-world environment;
fundamentals of information technology;
the capture, storage, retrieval, processing and
communication of data using information technology;
the application of information technology to business
and social demands;
Q computer privacy and security;
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$ Recommended reading
Fuller F. & Mannering W., Computers and Information Processing,
Bovd & Fraser. USA. 1994
st&, N. & ~tlrn, R: A., Computing - - in the Information Age, -
Wiley, USA, 1993
Trainor N.T.. & Krasnewich D.. Com~uters!. McGraw-Hill.
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USA, 1994
Stair, R. M., Principles of Information Systems, A Managerial
Approach, Boyd & Fraser, Boston, 1992
Capron H.L. & Perron J.D., Computers and Information Systems,
Benjamin/Cummings, USA, 1993
Rochester J., & Rochester J., Computers for People, Irwin, USA,
1991
Long, T. & Long, J., Computers, Prentice-Hall, USA, 1990
Krol, E., The WholeZnternet, O'Reilley & Assoc., USA, 1994
Morrow, C. (Managing Editor), The Internet, SAMS, USA, 1994
LCLl 00 Learning and Communication
Behaviour
3 hours per week independent study. Lilydale Prerequistite:
nil Assessment: journal and individual presentation, class
tests, group exam
A stage 1 core subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science,
Bachelor of Business, and Bachelor of Social Science
0 bjedives
On completion of this subject students will have increased
competence in a range of skills such as concept mapping,
time management, team problem solving, written and oral
communication; presentation, reading and notation
techniques; and critical thinking. They will use these skills
to augument their studies in all'hi~ci~iines, and be able to
apply them to the workplace.
To provide students with the possibility of interdisciplinary
study. To encourage a Liberal Arts perspective on learning
thereby facilitating the exploration of insights and
perspectives of disciplines in addtion to those in which
students already study.
To develop awareness of how knowledge is generated. To
facilitate active, flexible learning styles; and a positive
attitude to life long learning. Students should gain
understanding of the relevance of both the skills and the
substantive themes of the course to their participation in the
community, work and the international arena.
Content
The learning individual at University;
psychology and learning theories;
sociology and the social construction of knowledge;
communication - multi-disciplinary approaches to team
problem solving in a business context;
critical thinking about values, ethics and fraud - science
is not all facts;
practical skills associated with the content themes and
the objectives outlined above.
Recommended reading
Study Guide provided. Other materials including course notes,
and information on prescribed or recommended texts to be
advised.
LCR100 Statistics and Research Methods
3 hours per week Lilydale Prerequistite: nil Assessment:
class work examination
A stage 1 core subject in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor
of Social Science and Bachelor of Applied Science
Obiedives
To introduce students to the research process, and to
develop basic skills and appropriate methodology to collect,
describe, analyse and present statistical data across a range of
disciplines.