Unit of Study COMP1002 Foundations of Computing (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Provides an introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and virtual lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practices in maintenance and safety.

Unit content

Hardware
Networks
Preventative maintenance and other hardware
Cloud and printers
Other operating systems
Security, safety and ethical issues

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
China - Guangxi UST	N/A	Term2
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Melbourne	N/A	Term2
Online	Term2	N/A
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby	N/A	Term2
Perth	N/A	Term2
Sydney	N/A	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

install and configure hardware, software and networks for computers and mobile devices

analyse and troubleshoot common issues affecting computers, mobile computing, software and other devices

identify security, safety and environmental issues related to information and communication technologies

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
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Quiz	20%

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Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

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Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

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Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

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Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	30%
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Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	30%
Report	50%
Quiz	20%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	30%
Report	50%
Quiz	20%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

CISCO Portal. Student login will be provided. All activities and materials will be provided via MySCU site and this CISCO portal.
Packet Tracer software - freely available via CISCO

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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