Diploma of IT Subject Units
Diploma of IT - Part 2
Description
This unit aims to give students a sound basic knowledge of the web and a range of issues which may be involved in the design and development of web sites and applications. It will take a strongly practical focus in examining the technology, design and implementation problems a designer or developer needs to address in real-world systems. The diversity of web applications means that there are a wide range of issues which may be relevant to the development of any given project. The unit will aim to give breadth of coverage of these issues, rather than focusing in depth on any particular development task or any specific type of web technology.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Critically analyse how fundamental web technologies work from a technical perspective and their impact on society.
2. Create media assets to integrate into a website, with a focus on optimisation, compatibility and accessibility.
3. Apply design principles as part of pre-production processes to create website designs.
4. Develop and test websites using front-end technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
5. Apply collaborative design techniques for planning the design of web content and web sites.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Weekly Tasks | 20% |
| A2: Assignment 1 | 10% |
| A3: Assignment 2 | 30% |
| A4: Assignment 3 | 30% |
| A5: Assignment 4 | 10% |
Description
The focus of this unit will be on the behaviour of functions and examining some of their applications to the real world. The way that functions will be introduced is by individually describing the characteristics of families of different function types (linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric). The composition of functions through possible combinations of different types of functions will also be investigated. Other operations on functions, such as transformations via shifting, scaling and reflection, will be presented, along with the existence and meaning of inverse functions.
This initial part of the course will then be used to provide a foundation for examining the rate of change of a function. Principally, this involves defining the elementary principles of differential calculus and then utilising these with respect to the types of functions mentioned above. As a final topic, an introduction to integral calculus is presented.
Prerequisites
It is assumed that students have studied mathematics to at least Year 11 or equivalent level.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will have acquired knowledge of:
1. The notion of functions and their representation as tables, graphs or mathematical expressions;
2. The basic characteristics of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions;
3. The algebra of functions;
4. The concepts of composition functions and inverse functions;
5. The transformation of functions, algebraically and graphically;
6. The concepts of rate of change of a function and derivative of a function
7. The concept of anti-differentiation of a function and its main application: The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
And will have developed skills in:
1. Identifying different types of functions behaviour by means of neat sketch-graphs; determining basic properties and behaviour of functions by analytic and by means of neat sketch graphs.
2. Using function algebra.
3. Calculating composition functions and inverse functions; using functions as models of real-life behaviour; calculating simple derivatives and integrals; communicating and interpreting mathematical results
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: In-class Engagement | 40% |
| A2: Knowledge Booster | 10% |
| A3: Test 1 | 10% |
| A4: Test 2 | 20% |
| A5: Test 3 | 20% |
Description
The unit introduces students to fundamentals of computer systems, networks and security. It provides basic knowledge of computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networking architecture, technology and operation. It introduces the concepts of security goals for protecting common modern computer systems and communication networks from adversaries and the deployment of suitable countermeasures to achieve these goals.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Analyse simple logic circuits.
2. Explain and analyse key computer structure and its operations.
3. Analyse and evaluate various strategies used by an operating system in managing the system resources and running applications efficiently.
4. Describe the operation of communication and networking models and develop simple solutions to network problems.
5. Critically assess the security threats and risks to an organisation’s information assets and propose suitable security control technologies that can be applied to reduce the security risks or in making procurement decisions.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Practical Class Work | 15% |
| A2: Assignment 1 | 15% |
| A3: Assignment 2 | 20% |
| A4: Assignment 3 | 30% |
| A5: Quiz 1 | 10% |
| A6: Quiz 2 | 10% |
Description
This unit introduces programming fundamentals using the Python language. It will present fundamental programming control structures, built-in and complex datatypes, mechanisms for modularity, and the use of basic libraries. Students will also be introduced to good programming practices and programming in teams.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Effectively use variables, conditionals and loops in computer programs.
2. Design, construct and test simple programs that include user-defined functions and data structures.
3. Write programs efficiently by discovering and leveraging libraries.
4. Implement good programming practices in a team, including unit testing, basic documentation and readability.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Practical Work | 11% |
| A2: Test 1 | 5% |
| A3: Assignment 1 | 20% |
| A4: Test 2 | 12% |
| A5: Assignment 2 | 25% |
| A6: Test 3 | 12% |
| A7: Code Demonstration | 15% |
Description
This unit provides an introductory overview of cybersecurity, covering fundamental concepts, principles, and practices. You will explore the cyber environment, understand cyber risks, examine cyber policy, and examine the ethics around implementing policy to detect, prevent, and deter cyber threats.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Gain an understanding of the cyber environment and its components.
2. Identify and assess common cyber risks, harms and threats.
3. Examine how to develop and evaluate cybersecurity policies and procedures.
4. Explore the ethical considerations and professional conduct in cybersecurity.
5. Stay informed about emerging trends and technologies in the field.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Presentation | 5% |
| A2: Elevator Pitch | 25% |
| A3: Case Study and Ethical Analysis | 20% |
| A4: Case Study CARAF | 25% |
| A5: Test | 25% |
Description
This unit is designed to develop an understanding of how organisations are managed and to enable the application of analytical skills to a range of managerial and organisational issues.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
When you have completed this unit, you are expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate a contextual appreciation of management as an evolving set of contested ideas for how managers may influence people, organisations, and their environments to achieve organisational goals
2. Identify what managers do in practice, and analyse how the various activities that comprise managing both shape and are shaped by individual and group behaviour and diversity in organisational settings
3. Critically evaluate the impact of contemporary management practices on employee experiences of being managed
4. Explain the concepts of stakeholder interests and socially responsible management, assessing their implications for individuals and organisations in a global context
5. Apply research, analytical and communication skills required of the management discipline to address business challenges.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Pre Tutorial Assessments | 10% |
| A2: PERUSALL Annotations | 10% |
| A3: Class Engagement Activities | 10% |
| A4: Tutorial Test (In-class Tests) | 15% |
| A5: Management Consulting Project (MCP): MCP1 Annotations | 5% |
| A6: Management Consulting Project (MCP): MCP2 Problem-Based Group Report | 20% |
| A7: Management Consulting Project (MCP): MCP3 Group Presentations | 10% |
| A8: "My Future Self" - Reflective Journal and Video Presentation | 20% |
Description
This unit is designed to provide skills in data analysis and statistical processes as applied to business and basic business computations and techniques.
Prerequisites
MCD1110 Data Analysis and MCD1550 Introduction Mathematics for Business or equivalent
(For Business stream only. For Part 2 students, Part 1 pre-requisites are not applicable)
MCD1110 Data Analysis and MCD1230 Applied Mathematics or equivalent
(For Commerce stream only. For Part 2 students, Part 1 pre-requisites are not applicable)
Learning Outcomes
In this unit you will learn to use basic statistical techniques and apply them to problems across a range of areas in business.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Interpret business data using descriptive statistics techniques, including the use of Excel spreadsheet functions
2. Apply simple concepts of probability and probability distributions to problems in business decision-making
3. Describe the role of statistical inference and apply inference methods to single population means and proportions
4. Interpret and evaluate the relationships between variables for business decision-making, using the concepts of correlation and multiple linear regression
5. Develop skills in spreadsheet modelling and understand how simulation is used to address business problems.
These outcomes are important to a successful career in Business.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Practical Lecture Activities | 15% |
| A2: Group Assignment | 5% |
| A3: Workshop Activities including FATs | 30% |
| A4: Final Examination | 30% |
Description
This unit will introduce the key components of contemporary media challenges. We will address a range of questions to help us interrogate the nature of these challenges and the potential repercussions for cultural practices, social interactions, and political and/or economic circumstances. The aim here is to map out and analyse some key media challenges.
Some of the questions we will consider are: What do we mean by the term’s “media’ and “challenges”? What are the greatest media challenges of our time that we face globally? How and where do we get our news? Which media are used as crucial news sources? And what does it all mean? How do we articulate or describe these challenges? What theories and studies can assist us in understanding their dynamics? How do these challenges impact our everyday media communications? What are some of the ways that these challenges may be overcome?
This course aims to map out and analyse the very challenging circumstances that define a new age and era of media communications.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students are expected to be able to:
1. Explain a contemporary global media challenge using interdisciplinary approaches
2. Manage, evaluate and interpret sources of information relevant to issues in the media
3. Communicate coherent and persuasive arguments both orally and in professional presentation formats
4. Utilise strategic and interdisciplinary thinking to analyse media challenges
5. Work independently and collaboratively with peers to investigate, analyse and report on a 'real-world' contemporary media challenge.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Online Activities | 20% |
| A2: Student Led Seminar | 10% |
| A3: Social Impact Plan | 20% |
| A4: Fact Checking Exercise | 25% |
| A5: Poster Presentation: Analysis of Media Challenge | 25% |
Description
The practice of engineering involves applying scientific and technical knowledge, common sense and experience to solving problems of practical significance for people. During this unit, you will learn about engineering practices by studying important engineering skills that are not covered in traditional mathematics, chemistry and physics courses, and will apply these skills to projects. Through the study of this unit, you will improve your knowledge of the IT and engineering professions, design and analysis, communication, ethics and economics.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Undertake a simple design and build project in a competitive team-based environment.
2. Develop conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities by applying engineering principles.
3. Develop proficiency with technologies for information gathering analysis, simulation, theoretical prediction, access to information, and report preparation.
4. Describe the importance and relevance of engineering and its interdisciplinary ties to other fields and society, in order to become a scientifically literate and ethical citizen.
5. Identify professional issues relevant to a contemporary engineering challenge and appropriate responses.
6. To present and discuss engineering issues and concepts in a range of writing formats, including essay and technical report.
7. Demonstrate proper and ethical scientific and engineering practices, including safety, environment, and record keeping.
8. Interpret scientific and engineering results and draw reasonable conclusions.
9. Work with a small team to plan and manage an engineering project and report on team performance.
10. Communicate effectively through written and oral reports.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Online Portfolio | 10% |
| A2: Literature Review | 10% |
| A3: Test 1 | 10% |
| A4: Test 2 | 10% |
| A5: Project Presentations | 30% |
| A6: Project Documentation | 30% |
Description
TBA from Monash College
Prerequisites
TBA from Monash College
Learning Outcomes
TBA from Monash College
Description
This unit is an introduction to the techniques, frameworks and processes comprising 3D modelling and 3D imaging. Foundations of 3D aims to give students an understanding of 3D modelling by developing skills in 3D model creation for a variety of contexts, including 3D prototyping, 3D visualisation and 3D modelling for games and animation. Students will communicate their knowledge of 3D theory through the production of designs that demonstrate geometrical modelling, texture mapping, virtual lighting techniques, camera positioning and rendering procedures.
Prerequisites
Nil
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Evaluate and assess techniques used in the 3D creation process.
2. Research, evaluate and implement 3D geometry, 3D texturing and 3D rendering techniques.
3. Develop and modify 3D models and 3D environments.
4. Design, create and detail 3D models and 3D scenes for diverse media.
| Assessment Task | Weight |
| A1: Assignment 1 | 20% |
| A2: Assignment 2 | 20% |
| A3: Assignment 3 | 30% |
| A4: Test 1 | 10% |
| A5: Test 2 | 10% |
| A6: Test 3 | 10% |