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FIT2003
Faculty of Information Technology
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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
SynopsisThis unit provides a practical and theoretical introduction to what it means to be an IT professional today. Students will encounter a range of issues relevant to professional practice in the workplace, as well as an understanding of the wider responsibilities that professionals are called upon to uphold in society. Topics addressed include: organisational and professional communication; teamwork; the nature of the IT professions; the role of professional associations; problem solving and information use; cross-cultural awareness; personal and professional ethics and codes of practice. Objectives
On completion of this unit, students will understand and demonstrate what it means to be an IT professional. They will:
AssessmentExamination (3 hours): 25%; In-semester assessment: 75% Chief examiner(s)
Associate Professor Ann Nicholson Contact hours2hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs tutorials/wk, 1 hr meeting/wk PrerequisitesCompletion of 24 points of Information Technology units ProhibitionsFIT2035 Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at: |