Introduction to Information Technology G (8936.5)

This unit provides an introduction and overview to computer systems, information technology and software technology from a technological point of view. The unit covers the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computer science, including Boolean logic, an overview of computer architecture as well as the fundamental concepts of modern programming languages. Students will learn basic web programming and will develop small event-driven applications using a Graphical User Interface. Those parts of the software engineering process, in particular testing and debugging, which are applicable to an introductory unit are incorporated. The unit also includes an introduction to graphics and relational databases. The unit finishes with an introduction to human-computer interaction.

This unit may be cotaught with 4478 Introduction to Information Technology.

Learning outcomes

On successfully completing this unit, students will be able to:
1. Review, analyse and synthesise the theoretical foundations of information technology (including binary numbers and Boolean logic);
2. Design and develop HTML webpages, including CSS;
3. Demonstrate strong competency in applying fundamental programming concepts and data structures to create small software applications using a graphical user interface;
4. Plan and execute the development of programs that can access databases and files by understanding the importance of advanced programming principles;
5. Critically analyse a problem to provide software application-based solutions and test the solutions in a systematic and efficient way; and
6. Apply fundamental principles of human-computer interaction.

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 - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6694 Introduction to Software Technology G and 4478 Introduction to Information Technology

Equivalent units

6694 Introduction to Software Technology G

Assumed knowledge

None.