Module Delivered in
| Short Title: | Fundamentals of Info Systems |
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| Full Title: | Fundamentals of Information Systems |
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| Description: | To introduce students to the fundamental aspects of I.T. in business, including hardware, software, data storage technologies and the theoretical basis for understanding how systems work and interact.
Module Aims:
To bring the students to a practical level of competency in business related IT tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
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| Learning Outcomes: |
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| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to | - Explain the fundamental Information Technology (IT) concepts that underpin Business Information Systems.A.1.g, D.1.f, E.1.h.
- Describe the fundamental principles of systems theory. A.1.g, D.1.f, E.1.h.
- Explain the characteristics of different IT hardware configurations, in terms of processor, storage and input/output technologies. A.1.g, D.1.f, E.1.h.
- Describe different types of software as used by business. A.1.g, D.1.f, E.1.h.
- Be competent in the use of a computer, produce documents, design spreadsheets and make a presentation. C.1.g, D.1.a, D.1.d, D.1.f,
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Module Content & Assessment| Content |
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Fundamentals of Information Systems: (5%) Data and information, Attributes of Information, Business Information, Information and decision making. Systems Theory (15%) General Systems Theory and its application to IT, Systems definition, Types of systems, boundaries, subsystems, inputs, processes, outputs, interfaces, open and closed systems, coupled and decoupled systems, feedback, control Hardware Fundamentals (12.5%) Overview of IT configurations (Personal Computer Systems, networks etc.) types of computer – mini, micro, mainframe, Input technologies, Processing technologies, Storage technologies, Output technologies Software Fundamentals (7.5%) Systems Software, Applications Software, Programming languages/development tools Practical IT (60%) Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentation software
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 60% | | End of Semester Formal Examination | 40% |
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| Formal End-of-Semester Examination | None | 40% | Semester End |
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| Coursework Breakdown |
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| Type | Description | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Laboratory | Lab based continuous assessment. | | 60 | n/a |
IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Module Workload & Resources| Workload | Full-time |
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| Type | Description | Hours | Frequency | Average Weekly Learner Workload |
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| Lecture | Class Based Instruction | 3 | Every Week | 3.00 | | Total Weekly Learner Workload | 3.00 | | Total Weekly Contact Hours | 3.00 |
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| Required Book Resources |
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- Bocij, Chaffey, Greasley & Hickey 2003, Business Information Systems, Technology, Development & Management for the e-Business, Prentice Hall
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- Laudon & Laudon,, Business Information Systems, Dryden Press
- ComputerScope, Computers in business, Sunday Business Post
- Technology Section, Irish Times and Irish Independent
- Microsoft, Step by Step Word, Microsoft Press
- Microsoft, Step by Step Excel, Microsoft Press, Microsoft Press
- Microsoft, Step by Step Powerpoint, Microsoft Press
- Online sources referenced during lab sessions
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