FIT4005

IT research methods ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: H Scheepers

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2006 (Day)
South Africa Full year 2006 (Day)
South Africa S2-S1-02 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit introduces students to a variety of issues, concepts, methods and techniques associated with IT research. Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare students to conduct their own research, as well as to be knowledgeable consumers of others' research.

Assessment: Assignments: literature review, assignment relevant to topic, and class exercises.

Contact Hours: Lectures, seminars and lab: 3 hr / week

Prerequisites: An approved undergraduate degree in business information systems (BIS), or computer science (CS) or information technology and systems (ITS), or equivalent.

Prohibitions: ITW4001, IMS5036, IMS4036, BUS5000, CSE4910, GCO4010, CSE4650