Information Systems 101

Subject 615-101 (2008)

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Credit Points: 0.000
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Two 1-hour workshops in weeks one and two followed by a 1-hour study group each week from week three
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Karen Mecoles
Subject Overview:

This subject provides students with a set of academic skills, social and academic contact that will enhance each student's first- and second-year studies. It enables the student to more easily tackle first-year subjects and ease the sometimes difficult transition to university studies.

The program includes workshops focusing on:

  • challenges of first-year university,

  • lecture strategies and note taking,

  • preparation for workshops, tutorials and practical classes,

  • time management,

  • independent learning techniques,

  • how to seek assistance from academic staff and Faculty staff,

  • raising awareness about support systems on campus, and

  • creating early social links and interaction with other students.

Assessment: None
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:

This subject is only available to first year students enrolled in an Information Systems degree.

This subject leads to the Professional Skills Program for Information Systems students (PSP). Students complete 615-101 before enrolling in either 615103 or 615203.

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