Emerging Technologies For Transformation

Subject ISYS20005 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - 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

Lectures and tutorial/practical sessions.

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 x one hour lectures per week; 1 x two hour tutorial/practical session per week.
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours
Prerequisites: One of
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Plus at least 75 first year level points.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable steps will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s programs. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their active and safe participation in a subject are encouraged to discuss this with the relevant subject coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Rens Scheepers

Contact

Email: r.scheepers@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

Since the early days of computerisation, ICT has influenced the nature of work and organizations. As ICT moves 'out of the office' and 'off the desktop', new ways of working are enabled, providing opportunities for innovation and even the radical transformation of work.

This subject will examine the complex interplay between new ways of working (e.g. mobile and remote work, time shifting, teleworking) and innovative ICT (e.g. pervasive and ubiquitous technologies) that enable such transformation.

Students will develop the necessary technical skills to design, implement and evaluate the individual and business benefits of a prototype application. In addition, students will be exposed to various forms and uses of such new technologies.
Objectives:

Upon completion of this subject, students should:

  • have an understanding of information and communication technologies (ICTs) that can transform the nature of work and organisations.
  • be familiar with theoretical concepts such as individual technology acceptance models, critical mass theory, business value and social perspectives on technology.
  • be familiar with several approaches, frameworks and taxonomies that can guide the application and evaluation of transformative ICT in individual, organizational and societal contexts.
Assessment:

Ongoing assessment of project work throughout the semester: group work of up to 5000 words (20%) and individual work of up to 2000 words (20%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (60%). Satisfactory completion of both project work and the examination is necessary to pass the subject.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students should acquire a range of generic skills which include:

  • high level of development: critical thinking; use of computer software.
  • moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice.
Notes:

Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an Internet-enabled computer.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Systems

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