Communication and Information Management

    Unit code: NIT1103 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Online Real Time
    VU Brisbane
    VU Sydney
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit aims to develop a set of skills associated with oral, written, technical and online communication. Students locate and assembling reliable sources of information for collation and presentation. Information is stored and managed electronically for effective storage and communication.



    Content includes an overview of the Internet, characteristics and functions of browsers, resources on the Internet, using search engines effectively, and application of IT technology to information gathering, storage and reporting. The unit also addresses formal and academic written communication.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Review and locate relevant Web-based and other resources;
    2. Assess and evaluate resources and make judgements and decisions on their reliability and validity;
    3. Access, collate and synthesise information from a variety of sources;
    4. Plan and apply a variety of approaches to design and present researched information to given problem; and
    5. Collaborate with others using effective interpersonal skills to design and develop online material, with responsibility for own output.

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Test 1 (40 minutes in-class Knowledge Test)
    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Test 2 (40 minutes in-class Knowledge Test)
    Assessment type: Laboratory Work
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Assessable Laboratory (2 hours): Apply information or communication concepts
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Group Report and Presentation

    Required reading

    Material provided (referred to) in unit.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Cyber Security
    NBCS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Data Science
    NBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Information Technology
    NBIT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
    NBIP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3.5 years
    Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
    NUIT | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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