Information Systems in Organisations (6348.4)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Information Systems & Accounting | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain with examples the complex concepts of information, information systems and information technology;
2. Explain the nature, kinds, components and impacts of information systems and illustrate their use as a fundamental part of organisational processes;
3. Recognise the interests and roles of the various stakeholders in the development and operation of systems;
4. Describe the methodologies by which information systems are constructed and operated and how such systems are integrated into the organisational environment; and
5. Describe the information sector and the job roles within it.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
NONE.Corequisites
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Required texts
The recommended text for the unit is:
Baltzan, P., Lynch, K., & Blakey, P. 2013, Business Driven Information Systems, 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Limited
Various resources, including academic and industry literature, readings from the Library, e-Reserve and the Web may be used to support the teaching of the unit (see unit Web site). Some useful references for ISO are:
Alter, S. 2002, Information systems: foundation of e-business, 4th edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River,
Jessup, L.M. & Valacich, J.S. 2008, Information Systems Today: managing the digital world, 3rd edn, Pearson Prentice Hall, Harlow.
Pearlson, K. & Saunders, C.S. 2006, Managing and using information systems: a strategic approach, 3rd edn, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
Rainer, R.K., Turban, E. & Potter, R.E. 2007, Introduction to information systems: supporting and transforming business, Wiley, Hoboken, NJ.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
In order to pass this unit, students have to obtain a mark of 50% or greater for the assessment as a whole, and 50% or greater for the final examination.
Section 9 of the UC Assessment Policy describes grades and their numerical equivalents (https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=2900). Some scaling of marks and academic judgement may be applied to determine students' final grades - through this process no student will be disadvantaged.
All assignments are required to be submitted by the due date. If for any reason you are unable to do an assignment by the due date you must submit, to the lecturer, a request for an extension in writing before the due date (unless impossible) setting out in detail the genuine and exceptional reason for requesting the extension. If there is a medical or counselling reason for the extension request it must be accompanied by a medical or counselling certificate which clearly states:
· that you were unfit to complete the assignment;
· the date of the medical or counselling consultation; and
· the period for which you were / are / will be unfit to complete the assignment.
Unless appropriate arrangements have been made, supported by a sensible and valid reason, late submissions will attract a penalty of 5% per day. If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any assignment or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the lecturer about the matter.
Students should keep a copy of all assessment items that are submitted at least until unit grades have been published at the end of semester. The teaching staff reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work or assessment items.
Referencing requirements:
In all submitted written work, the referencing should comply with the author-date or 'Harvard' system, as outlined in the University Library Citation Guide available at:
http://www.canberra.edu.au/library/research-gateway/research_help/referencing-guides
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Lectures: Reading and Preparation 12x5 hours 60 hours
Tutorials: Preparation plus tutorials 11x3 hours 33 hours
Lab Folder – individual assignment
Lab completion and write-up report 2x5 hours 10 hours
Case Study - Group assignment
Analysis, modelling, processes, impacts 12 hours
Report write-up 12 hours
Presentation 5 hours
Exam Review 18 hours
Total 150 hours
Participation requirements
Attendance at classes is not compulsory but it is advisable for students to attend all classes. Students should also be aware that the subject will be examined on material covered in classes, including lectures and tutorials and it is the individual student's responsibility to ensure that they are sufficiently familiar with this material. Attendance at classes is one of the best ways of ensuring this familiarity. While some of the lecture notes and course materials are available, these are intended to be broad outlines of the lectures. Do not make the mistake of assuming that the materials perfectly substitute for class attendance and participation. Students are encouraged to attend the drop in sessions for lab related assistance.
Required IT skills
Students need to possess the ability to use on-line searching tools from the Internet, a word processor and other software applications to undertake various assignments in the subject
In-unit costs
No additional costs will be incurred by students undertaking this unit apart from the normal costs of being a university student.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
- UC College Trimester 3, 2015, On-campus, UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce (142549)
- Semester 2, 2015, On-campus, UC Melbourne - Chadstone Campus (140871)
- Semester 2, 2015, On-campus, UC - TAFE NSW South Western Sydney, Liverpool (140870)
- Semester 2, 2015, On-campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (140872)
- UC College Trimester 2, 2015, On-campus, UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce (142468)
- Winter Term, 2015, On-campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (141114)
- Semester 1, 2015, On-campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (145405)
