Professional Practice in IT (7722.5)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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Online
 UC - Canberra, Bruce
UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Science And Technology
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Technology Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces students to professionalism and develops their communication and independent scholarship skills, with a focus on their use in the information technology field. Topics covered include researching and making use of information resources; the nature of critical enquiry; communication and presentation techniques, both written and oral; group work; workplace ethics, professional practice, code of ethics and professional standards; and adapting to the diverse cultural practices and individual styles involved in and influencing workplace communication.
This unit may be cotaught with 6676 Professional Practice in IT G.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Describe the nature of the ICT profession;
2. Express ICT related concepts clearly and succinctly in written, oral, and other forms of communication media;
3. Exemplify how to use available information resources efficiently, synthesise, and organize information to produce reports, applying the principles of referencing;
4. Practice the key skills, knowledge, attributes and attitudes required to be an IT professional, with particular reference to professional practice, code of ethics and professional standards; and
5. Apply the principles of group work and reflect on the nature of working in teams, with the appreciation of the issues, such as ethics, conflict resolution, negotiation in culturally diverse workplace.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6676 Professional Practice in IT G.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Dr Ambi Jayal
2023 UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce UC College Trimester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Ms Carol Drew
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 06 February 2023 Online Dr Ambi Jayal
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 On-Campus Dr Ambi Jayal
2023 UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce UC College Trimester 3 18 September 2023 On-Campus Ms Carol Drew
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 05 February 2024 Online Dr Ambi Jayal
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Dr Ambi Jayal
2024 UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce UC College Trimester 1 05 February 2024 On-Campus Ms Carol Drew
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-Campus Dr Ambi Jayal
2024 UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce UC College Trimester 3 16 September 2024 On-Campus Ms Carol Drew
Not available

Required texts

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics, https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-documents/Code-of-Ethics.pdf

Australian Computer Society Code of Professional Conduct, https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-documents/ACS%20Code-of-Professional-Conduct_v2.1.pdf

Australian Computer Society Core Body of Knowledge for ICT professionals (CBOK). https://www.acs.org.au/msa/acs-core-body-of-knowledge-for-ict-professionals-cbok.html

Referencing Guide, http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing

Learning materials in Canvas.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assessment items (except the actual group presentation and the Resume) will be submitted online via the unit Canvas site. The Resume must submitted to Mahara ePortfolio.

Special assessment requirements

An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.

Academic Integrity Module (AIM):
The Academic Integrity Module (AIM) is an introductory eLearning course for undergraduate and postgraduate UC students in all disciplines. This course will help develop your knowledge and understanding of academic integrity emphasising the values and skills necessary, so you are informed about how to avoid plagiarism and academic misconduct. Further details will be provided in Canvas.

Students must complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) in order to pass this unit.

The final unit mark will be converted into the final unit grade following the university grading schema as described in the policies and procedures.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.


 

Learner engagement

Activity

Estimated hours

Weekly online recorded lectures

24

Weekly tutorials

 22

Review of learning materials in Canvas and preparation for quizzes, tutorials and peer assessment of group presentations

60

Assignment 2

25

Assignment 3

30

TOTAL

150

Participation requirements

Students are required to go through all learning materials and activities regularly. There is a direct correlation between success in this unit and class/tutorial attendance virtual or face to face. Students with poor engagement will find it difficult to keep up with the workload.

Your participation in class and in tutorials will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assignments. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Engagement with the unit activities is expected also as a means to desmonstrate your professional conduct.

All students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) or indicate that they have completed it already in another unit. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Required IT skills

General IT skills.

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. A camera and microphone are required to participate in the tutorial sessions. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help you familiarise with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None