IMS5048

The information continuum ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: G Johanson

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit establishes a conceptual foundation for the disciplines of information and knowledge management, emphasising the interrelationships between theorising, model-building, research and action. Its focus is 'Information Continuum theory' that explores the role of information/knowledge within the wider social framework - with particular emphasis on social action, memory and technology. It considers the nature, composition and functions of information and knowledge related professions, their nterdependencies with other occupational groups and the potential for creative collaboration between them.

Assessment: Assignments: 50% + Formal Supervised Assessment: 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: 24 credit points of IMS 9000-level units, or equivalent; or 24 credit points of graduate level units in the Master of Information Management and Systems, Master of Information Management and Systems (Professional), Master of Information Technology, the Master of Business Systems, or equivalent; or an approved undergraduate degree in information systems (IS) or information management (IM) or equivalent.

Prohibitions: LAR3001, LAR4001