This is a core unit for the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems with a major in Systems Development, introduced as part of the faculty restructure for 2006.

2006: This unit has been replaced by FIT2065. It has never been taught.

This is a first generation entry for this unit in the restructure of FIT undergraduate programs. Changes will be noted in the version history.

This is a core unit for the BITS major in Systems Development. Its key objectives are that students will be able to:

• evaluate the organizational context of problems in a critical manner, and to identify likely methods for addressing those problems; and
• deploy tools and techniques relevant to the identification, definition, representation and addressing of information problems that arise in an organizational context.

This is a core second year unit in the BITS major in Systems Development. It is a prerequisite to the IE project.

This unit has been replaced by FIT2065. It has never been taught.

At the completion of this unit students will have a theoretical and conceptual understanding of:

C1 the purpose and objectives of problem solving in an organizational context, and the tasks which are required to carry it out

C2 a range of problem solving techniques relevant to the identification, definition, representation and addressing of information problems that arise in an organizational context

C3 the key issues involved in addressing information problems that arise in an organizational context

C4 the differences in problem solving techniques and approaches at individual, group and organizational levels

C5 the importance of the identification and definition phases in the problem solving process

C6 the strengths and weaknesses of basic techniques relevant to the identification, definition, representation and addressing of information problems that arise in an organizational context

C7 the place of communication and interpersonal skills in addressing information problems that arise in an organizational context

C8 the role of information technology in supporting the resolution of organizational problems.

At the completion of this unit students will be able to

At the completion of this unitstudents will be able to

P1 evaluate the organizational context of problems in a critical manner, and to identify likely methods for addressing those problems

P2 deploy tools and techniques relevant to the identification, definition, representation and addressing of information problems that arise in an organizational context.

At the cxompletion of this unit students will

S1 Understand the team skills necessary for successful development and implementation of IT solutions to problems in organizations

S2 Appreciate the importance of the inter-relationships between IT professionals and organizational stakeholders in IT-based systems.

ASCED Discipline Group classification: 020399 Information Systems not elsewhere classified

This unit will examine the roles IT can play in the development of solutions to organizational information problems. Students will be encouraged to explore a wide range of problem solving techniques and technologies and to understand how to adapt them to particular organizational contexts.

This unit examines the roles that IT can play in the development of solutions to organizational information problems. Students are encouraged to explore a wide range of problem solving techniques and technologies and to understand how to adapt them to particular organizational contexts.

Turban, E., Leidner, D., McLean, E. & Wetherbe, J. (2005) Information Technology for Management: Transforming Organizations in the Digital Economy (5th Edition). John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 0-471-705225

On-campus

Contact time of four hours per week. This will be divided into 2 hours of formal lectures and 2 hours of tutorials.

Knowledge and understanding objectives: achieved mainly through lectures and tutorial exercises

Attitudes, values and belief objectives: achieved mainly through tutorial discussions and assignment work

Practical skill objectives: achieved mainly through tutorial exercises and assignment work

Relationships, Communication and Team Work objectives: achieved mainly through tutorial discussions and assignment work

Exam 50%; practical assignment work 40%; tutorial participation 10%.

Knowledge and understanding objectives:

• assessed mainly through the examination

Attitudes, values and belief objectives:

• assessed through the examination and assignment work

Practical skill objectives:

• assessed mainly through assignment work

Relationships, Communication and Team Work objectives:

• assessed mainly through assignment work

12 hours per week, including 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of tutorial.

A high-tech lecture theatre with data display and internet connection, with a PC and ability to plug in a laptop.

Standard tutorial room per tutorial group per week

One lecturer for 13 weeks for each offering. One tutor per tutorial for 12 weeks

• Software Title:
• Vendor:
• Version:
• OS: MS Windows XP ( ) and/or LINUX ( )
• License Details: (A valid software license certificate/s or Vendor permission must be available upon request if the software is to be installed for teaching)
• Are we currently licensed: Yes ( ) or No ( ) (If unsure, please check with your local IT support )
• If (Yes), who is the contact person for this software?:
• If (No), will the software license be arranged by: Staff member requesting the software ( ) or Technical Services* ( ) ? *If the latter is selected, please discuss your requirement/s with myself ASAP, prior to finalising your request, as there could be financial or resourcing implications.
• Is the software to be installed and accessed from a: Client/Workstation ( ), or Server ( ) ?
• Type of license: Site License ( ), Freeware ( ), FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) ( ), Shareware ( ), Lab based ( ) # of Licenses needed ____
• In what week will you commence using the software in class? Semester 1 (Week ___ ) and/or Semester 2 (Week ___ ):
• Nominated Staff For Acceptance Testing Software: (Name) (Phone) (Email)
• Additional Information: Special Requirements, Software Configuration/Installation Requirements, etc:

Adequate copies of at least the recommended texts listed above.

Faculty of Information Technology

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24 points of first year units