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Introduction to Information Systems - ZEIT1301
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Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Students will engage in the challenge of solving organisational problems arising from the interface of people with policies and technology. The final aim of the course, which will be lead by IS Academics with extensive professional expertise in the IS industry, is to introduce and develop an awareness of the breadth of the IS discipline. This will be done through learning about the Systems Development Life Cycle, the role of the IS Professional in solving organisational problems, and Systems Theory. Successful students will wholly engage in the Self-Directed Learning activities which combine scientific structure and methodology with the creativity and communication skills of the Humanities. The course helps students become better learners and leaders through developing strengths. High marks will come mainly from good teamwork and strong individual contributions. The course is about the challenge of work in real life as well as developing life-long skills. Students will also undertake some computer-based training in basic software literacy and some rudimentary programming activities. Students will keep a weekly learning log on their own website.

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