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Unit of Study ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology (2024)

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

discuss the impact of Information and Communication Technologies upon society

illustrate indigenous culture and cyberculture ethical issues associated with Information and Communication Technology

explain the ethical requirements for professionals in the area of Information and Communication Technology

discuss the role of society and governments in legislating and regulating the use of Information and Communication Technologies

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
VoiceThread10%
VoiceThread35%
Essay55%

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