School: Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Communicating in an IT EnvironmentUnit Code
CSG1132Year
2016Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit introduces students to knowledge and skills in rational enquiry and professional written, oral and visual communication required at University and by the Australian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. It also provides foundations in information, statistical and data literacy.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse, interpret and present data using Microsoft Excel.
- Apply scientific method to an ICT research task.
- Demonstrate skills in the location, evaluation and selection of ICT related information and information sources.
- Demonstrate skills in written, visual and oral presentation of information for academic and business purposes.
- Distinguish scientific method from other pathways to knowledge.
Unit Content
- Academic writing, wordprocessing, plagiarism, referencing.
- Effective writing and research for academic, business and technical applications.
- Ethical ICT practice (sustainability, accessibility and equity).
- Intra and interpersonal communication.
- Note making and preparation for writing.
- Preparing and delivering a presentation.
- Preparing and interpreting statistical information.
- Scientific method as a pathway to knowledge.
- Using the library for research and writing a literature review.
- Writing tools, time management, personal email, online identity and reputation management, concept mapping.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, videos, workshops.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Concept map and literature review | 30% |
| Research Paper | Research paper on an ICT topic | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Concept map and literature review | 30% |
| Research Paper | Research paper on an ICT topic | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
Text References
- Koers, D. (2010). Microsoft Excel 2010. [E-book version] Boston: Cengage Learning doi: doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2133564~S1
- Burns, T. & Sinfield, S. (2008). Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University. [E-book version]. Sage Ltd. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2036098~S1
- Walliman, N. (2011). Research methods: the basics. [E-book version] London; New York : Routledge, doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2065425~S1
- Schwertly, S. (2011). How to be a Presentation God: Build, Design, and Deliver Presentations that Dominate. [E-book version] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2011. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2193904~S1.
- Liffers, M. (2011). Not just for spies: managing multiple identities for fun and profit. In: ALIA 5th New Librarians Symposium, 16 - 18 September, Perth, Western Australia. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/5179
- Gambles, I. (2009). Making the business case: Proposals that succeed for projects that work. [E-book version]. Farnham, England: Gower Publishing. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b1857804~S1
- Cohen, B., Welkowitz, J., Brooke, L. (2012). Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. [E-book version]. Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2214320~S1
Journal References
- Lilley, S., Grodzinsky, F. & Gumbus, A. (2012). Revealing the commercialized and compliant Facebook user. Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society. 10(2) pp.82 - 92
Website References
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Science
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Communicating in an IT EnvironmentUnit Code
CSG1132Year
2016Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit introduces students to knowledge and skills in rational enquiry and professional written, oral and visual communication required at University and by the Australian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. It also provides foundations in information, statistical and data literacy.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse, interpret and present data using Microsoft Excel.
- Apply scientific method to an ICT research task.
- Demonstrate skills in the location, evaluation and selection of ICT related information and information sources.
- Demonstrate skills in written, visual and oral presentation of information for academic and business purposes.
- Distinguish scientific method from other pathways to knowledge.
Unit Content
- Academic writing, wordprocessing, plagiarism, referencing.
- Effective writing and research for academic, business and technical applications.
- Ethical ICT practice (sustainability, accessibility and equity).
- Intra and interpersonal communication.
- Note making and preparation for writing.
- Preparing and delivering a presentation.
- Preparing and interpreting statistical information.
- Scientific method as a pathway to knowledge.
- Using the library for research and writing a literature review.
- Writing tools, time management, personal email, online identity and reputation management, concept mapping.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, videos, workshops.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Concept map and literature review | 30% |
| Research Paper | Research paper on an ICT topic | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Concept map and literature review | 30% |
| Research Paper | Research paper on an ICT topic | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
Text References
- Koers, D. (2010). Microsoft Excel 2010. [E-book version] Boston: Cengage Learning doi: doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2133564~S1
- Burns, T. & Sinfield, S. (2008). Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University. [E-book version]. Sage Ltd. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2036098~S1
- Walliman, N. (2011). Research methods: the basics. [E-book version] London; New York : Routledge, doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2065425~S1
- Schwertly, S. (2011). How to be a Presentation God: Build, Design, and Deliver Presentations that Dominate. [E-book version] Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, 2011. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2193904~S1.
- Liffers, M. (2011). Not just for spies: managing multiple identities for fun and profit. In: ALIA 5th New Librarians Symposium, 16 - 18 September, Perth, Western Australia. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/5179
- Gambles, I. (2009). Making the business case: Proposals that succeed for projects that work. [E-book version]. Farnham, England: Gower Publishing. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b1857804~S1
- Cohen, B., Welkowitz, J., Brooke, L. (2012). Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. [E-book version]. Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons. doi: http://library.ecu.edu.au/record=b2214320~S1
Journal References
- Lilley, S., Grodzinsky, F. & Gumbus, A. (2012). Revealing the commercialized and compliant Facebook user. Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society. 10(2) pp.82 - 92
Website References
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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