There are two elements to the assessment:

1. A ‘Mid-Semester Class Test’ length (1 hour) (40%) (LO 1, 2 & 3)

In this module you will keep a portfolio of Information Technology knowledge, which will be assessed in a mid-semester class test.

2. An ‘Exam’ (2 hours) (60%). (LO 1, 2 & 3).

The exam will assess your knowledge and understanding of key ideas/concepts/principles in information technology.

The module will cover aspects of the following:

• Introduction to information technology: Timeline and history.
• The hardware/software components of a computer system, such as storage, I/O and etc.
• Application software, the Internet and the World Wide Web.
• Introduction to operating systems and utility programs.
• Communications and networks.
• Introduction to database management
• Computer security and safety, ethics, and privacy.
• Information system development.
• Programming languages and program development.
• Enterprise computing.
• Computer careers and certification.

1. Explain contemporary Information Technology in which professional work occurs.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Explain ethical and business issues applicable to professional Information Technology workers. Knowledge and Understanding
Application

3. Critically reflect and evaluate personal development and career needs. Introduce various roles in an information technology organization and certifications for these roles.
Analysis
Reflection

The module presents contextual and explanatory material, together with recommended reading and research in lectures. The content of the lectures introduces and explores a range of information technology concepts/ideas/principles that are presented and discussed in tutorials. Lecture and tutorial based learnings are complemented by assessed formative exercises.

Access to library and IT resources
An advanced learner's English dictionary

The tutor will be able to recommend useful books to help you with your studies. As for the material for your topic itself, you'll find your information largely from the university library and the Internet.

Here is the key textbook:
Shelly, G. B. & Vermaat, M. E.(2011), Discovering Computers, Complete: Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World, South-Western College Publishing