FIT1020 - Fundamentals of information systems

Leader: Martin Atchison

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will examine the nature of the information systems discipline and key areas of professional interest and expertise. Introduction of the main topic areas in the study of IS from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Establishment of a framework within which these topics can be addressed in later units of an IS major.

Objectives

An understanding of the nature of information and organizational information needs. Key concepts of systems theory, system modelling and the operation of information systems, information systems development, management of the systems development process, evolution of the Information Systems discipline, its conceptual foundations and its main specialist areas of study. The way in which the specialist topics within the Information Systems discipline are reflected in the roles and responsibilities of an information systems professional in the workplace

Assessment

Exam: 60%
Practical assignment work: 40%
The unit may also include barrier tests or formative tests in addition to the final exam and assignments.

Contact hours

Four hours of contact time, comprising 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of studio or tutorial work.

Prohibitions

CSE1204, IMS1001, IMS1501, IMS1805, MMS1403, BUS1021, GCO1813, GCO2601, GCO2851