Contemporary IT & E Issues PG (9787.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Technology | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit will be co-taught with Contemporary IT&E Issues 9788.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explore the key issues and challenges facing ICT today and relate those issues in a modern organisation;
2. Synthesize the holistic and integrated nature of ICT trends and opportunities and apply the understanding in a work environment;
3. Critically appraise the business values of ICT, assess and prioritise ICT solutions and formulate strategies and plans to meet business requirements;
4. Evaluate and assess the risks of key ICT trends and be able to develop high level approaches and strategies to manage the risks; and
5. Adapt and generalise the lessons learnt and apply knowledge acquired in similar work situations.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 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
Prerequisites
Students must have completed 18 credit points at G or PG level AND 6676 Professional Practice in IT G.Students enrolled in 846AA Master of Information Technology must have completed 9 credit points at G or PG level.
Students enrolled in version 4 or 5 of 973AA Master of Information Technology and Systems must have completed 18 credit points at G or PG level.
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
9788 Contemporary IT & E Issues.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge and understanding of Information Communications and Technology.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Rosetta Romano |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Rosetta Romano |
Required texts
There is no textbook for this unit. Students are required to do their own research on the topics using available online resources and any recommended readings on the topics being covered.
Online resources include the Gartner website and the Association for Computing (ACM) website.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
No extensions for submissions or peer reviews will be accepted after the due date.
Special assessment requirements
A 50% grade in each component (yarning and reflections, submissions and peer reviews, group report) to pass this unit.
If all allocated peer reviews are not undertaken by a student, then the mark for that submission will not be awarded.
If a group does not submit a presentation, no mark will be awarded for the report. Also, if allocated peer reviews are not The stories, presentation, and report are all considered in the overall mark.
The final grade of a student is determined according to the following table:
| 85 <= the overall mark <= 100 |
Final grade = HD |
| 75 <=the overallmark < 85 |
Final grade = DI |
| 65 <= the overallmark < 75 |
Final grade = CR |
| 50 <=the overall mark < 65 |
Final grade = P |
| the overall mark < 50 |
Final grade = FAIL (NX, NC, or NN) |
Supplementary assessment
All work quoted from any source should be appropriately referenced using the UC Referencing Guide that applies "Harvard 6th edition 2021". Use this link to access the guide.
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 lecture: 2 hours per week x 12 weeks |
24 |
| Weekly tutorials: 1 hour per week x 11 weeks |
11 |
| Review of lectures and teaching materials on Canvas, plus preparation of tutorials |
30 |
| study and assignments |
85 |
| Total: |
150 |
Inclusion and engagement
The student who is yarning is encouraged to have their cameras on. In the tutorials, in weeks 9 and 10 students are required to screen share.
Participation requirements
Your own research about the topics covered in this unit will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass the unit.
Weekly tutorial grades are only available for participants.
Required IT skills
IT skills commensurate with the advanced study of information technology are assumed.
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. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For the 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 familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Students attending the following tutorials, and who agree to participate in the study will be required to join a Teams room as advertised in Canvas.
Lab 3 PG 9787 Thu 17:30-18:30 Recorded and transcribed Teams Meeting
Lab 1 UG 9788 Thu 18:30-19:30 Recorded and transcribed Teams Meeting
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
Additional information
Referencing and citations
All work quoted from any source should be appropriately referenced using the UC Referencing Guide that applies "Harvard 2021". Use this link to access the guide.
Provision of information to the group
Notifications through the unit website are deemed to be made to the whole class. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the unit website regularly. Not checking the unit website and the student email regularly will not excuse the student of following the instructions provided via both means of communication, which may include updates to the unit contents, assignments and deadlines, among others.
Use of student email account
The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes". Therefore all unit inquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.
In all cases of absence, sickness, or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed within the appropriate timeframe. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).
