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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

    Digital Records Transformation

  • Unit Code

    IST5143

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit focuses on transformative information technologies and applications for managing the information and knowledge assets of organisations created as digital records. It consists of two modules of study representing new or emerging technology applications in digital records management and a third module that addresses technical, financial and social criteria for the successful application of new and emerging technologies. Prospective students should consult the course coordinator for information about the technology applications to be offered in any semester.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded IST4122

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the outcomes of a technology implementation process.
  2. Define the nature, impact and sources of value connected with a range of technologies.
  3. Evaluate the scope and benefits of a variety of technologies and compare them with other solutions.
  4. Justify technology adoption.
  5. Plan for the implementation of selected technologies.

Unit Content

  1. Critical success factors in the technical,financial and social domains of technology.
  2. Drivers for technology adoption.
  3. Foundations concepts in the technology and applications domains.
  4. Frameworks and models for technology decision making.
  5. Technology implementation.
  6. Technology selection.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Each module consists of lectures, readings and task-oriented, practical learning in the form of 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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline test of Module 1 learning outcomes30%
TestOnline test of Module 2 learning outcomes30%
Laboratory WorkProject plan/business case: Digital records transformation40%

Text References

  • Whittaker, S., Bellotti, V. & Gwizdka, J. (2006). Email in Personal Information Management. Communications of the ACM. 49(1) pp. 68-73.
  • Tuulos, V., Perkio, J. & Tirri, H. (2005). Multi-Faceted Information Retrieval System for Large Scale Email Archives. Proceedings of the ACM Conference of The Special Interest Group on Information Retrieval. Salvador, Brazil. August 15-19, 2005. p.683.
  • Lee, G. (2003). Active Archiving Eases Data Management. Network World. Retrieved 11, February, 2008 from ABI/INFORM Global pp31-32.
  • Heiser, H., De Lotto, R., Nicolett, M., Proctor, P., French, C., & Ouellet, E., et al. (2007). Hype Cycle for Compliance Technologies, 2007. (No. G00148508). Stamford, CT: Gartner Research.
  • Chin, K., & DiCenzo, C. (2007). Key Issues for Information Archiving and Retention, 2007. (No. G00146211). Stamford, CT: Gartner Research.
  • Bace, J., Caldwell, F., & Hunter, R. (2007). U.K. Government Committee Warns IT Industry Needs Regulation (No. G00151104). Stamford, CT: Gartner Research.
  • Bondernko, O., & Janssen, R. (2005). Documents at Hand: Learning from Paper to Improve Digital Technologies. Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computer Systems (HCI)., Portland Oregon, April 2-7, 2005. pp.121-130.

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

    Digital Records Transformation

  • Unit Code

    IST5143

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit focuses on transformative information technologies and applications for managing the information and knowledge assets of organisations created as digital records. It consists of two modules of study representing new or emerging technology applications in digital records management and a third module that addresses technical, financial and social criteria for the successful application of new and emerging technologies. Prospective students should consult the course coordinator for information about the technology applications to be offered in any semester.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded IST4122

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the outcomes of a technology implementation process.
  2. Define the nature, impact and sources of value connected with a range of technologies.
  3. Evaluate the scope and benefits of a variety of technologies and compare them with other solutions.
  4. Justify technology adoption.
  5. Plan for the implementation of selected technologies.

Unit Content

  1. Critical success factors in the technical,financial and social domains of technology.
  2. Drivers for technology adoption.
  3. Foundations concepts in the technology and applications domains.
  4. Frameworks and models for technology decision making.
  5. Technology implementation.
  6. Technology selection.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Each module consists of lectures, readings and task-oriented, practical learning in the form of 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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestOnline test of Module 1 learning outcomes30%
TestOnline test of Module 2 learning outcomes30%
Laboratory WorkProject plan/business case: Digital records transformation40%

Text References

  • Whittaker, S., Bellotti, V. & Gwizdka, J. (2006). Email in Personal Information Management. Communications of the ACM. 49(1) pp. 68-73.
  • Tuulos, V., Perkio, J. & Tirri, H. (2005). Multi-Faceted Information Retrieval System for Large Scale Email Archives. Proceedings of the ACM Conference of The Special Interest Group on Information Retrieval. Salvador, Brazil. August 15-19, 2005. p.683.
  • Lee, G. (2003). Active Archiving Eases Data Management. Network World. Retrieved 11, February, 2008 from ABI/INFORM Global pp31-32.
  • Heiser, H., De Lotto, R., Nicolett, M., Proctor, P., French, C., & Ouellet, E., et al. (2007). Hype Cycle for Compliance Technologies, 2007. (No. G00148508). Stamford, CT: Gartner Research.
  • Chin, K., & DiCenzo, C. (2007). Key Issues for Information Archiving and Retention, 2007. (No. G00146211). Stamford, CT: Gartner Research.
  • Bace, J., Caldwell, F., & Hunter, R. (2007). U.K. Government Committee Warns IT Industry Needs Regulation (No. G00151104). Stamford, CT: Gartner Research.
  • Bondernko, O., & Janssen, R. (2005). Documents at Hand: Learning from Paper to Improve Digital Technologies. Proceedings of the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computer Systems (HCI)., Portland Oregon, April 2-7, 2005. pp.121-130.

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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