Explores fundamental components of ICT and related issues. Examines the influences and impacts ICT has and may have in the future. Students will apply widely-used software applications to perform real-world business activities.
COMP 111 aims to enhance the capacity of students to benefit from information and communication technologies now and in the future. As a student of this paper, you will explore the foundations and applications of Information and Communication Technology. You will examine its current and future impact on individuals, organisations and society. You will apply widely used software applications to perform real-world business activities.
| Paper title | Information and Communications Technology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | COMP111 |
| Subject | Computer and Information Science |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points 18 points 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | First Semester, Second Semester, Summer School |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,038.45 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,492.80 |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Commerce, Science
- Course outline
- View the most recent Course Outline
- Eligibility
- No particular requirements
- Contact
- sander.zwanenburg@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- First and second semesters: Dr Sander
Zwanenburg (co-ordinator)
Gary Burrows
Summer School: Dr Sander Zwanenburg (co-ordinator)
Mark George - Learning Outcomes
- Be able to identify and describe the key aspects of modern information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Be able to identify and discuss the broader societal issues and emerging trends relating to ICT
- Be able to apply a number of popular software applications to solve real-world problems
- Be able to describe how ICT integrates with and supports business-related activities
- Paper Structure
- One essay, two practical tests and a final exam
- Teaching Arrangements
- First and second semester: one lecture and one lab per week
Summer School: two lectures and two labs per week - Textbooks
- Beekman and Beekman, Digital Planet: Tomorrow's Technology and You 10e, Prentice-Hall, 2012
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, interdisciplinary perspective, lifelong learning, scholarship,
communication, critical thinking, information literacy, research, self-motivation.
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