This unit provides a practical and theoretical understanding to what it means to be an IT professional today. Students will encounter a range of issues relevant to professional practice in the workplace, including ethical and legal challenges caused by technology use. Students will research established theories and concepts and critically evaluate their practical use (taking into account many international aspects) in organisations today, as well as reviewing and understanding the wider responsibilities that IT professionals are called upon to uphold in society. Topics addressed include - organisational and professional communication; teamwork; the nature of the IT professions; the role of professional associations; problem solving and information use; cross-cultural awareness; personal and professional ethics and codes of practice.
It is highly recommended that students enrol in FIT5122 in conjunction with FIT5120 where possible. Students therefore should take FIT5120 in the last semester of their course.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
See also Unit timetable information
Full-time students must enrol in FIT5122 or FIT5104 in conjunction with FIT5120 in their final semester. Part-time students must complete FIT5122 or FIT5104 prior to enrolling in FIT5120, in their final semester. Only students completing the Archives and recordkeeping or Library and information science specialisations in the Master of Business Information Systems and Master of Business Information Systems (Professional) will enrol in FIT5104 in place of FIT5122.
Gail Bourne
Gail Bourne
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
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| 0 | Refer to the Moodle website for this unit for current weekly requirements. | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | Students will be advised of specific activities to be held each week via Moodle. | Students will be advised of all specific delivery dates and deliverables via Moodle for Assessment tasks 1 and 2. |
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| 6 | Critical Review due Week 6. Presentations in Week 6 studio | |
| 7 | Presentations in Week 7 studio | |
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| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken during SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (3 hours): 25%, In-semester assessment: 75%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Participation Assessment - Studio reviews/self guided quizzes/ lecture participation | 25% | Part 1 Peer Review studios - (5 of them) - will be held throughout the semester. Specific dates and requirements will be posted on Moodle. Part 2 Online quizzes will be held throughout the semester. Specific dates and requirements will be posted on Moodle. Part 3 Participation during lectures, will be weekly: weeks 2-11 |
| Practical Case Study Component consisting of various deliverables | 30% | Each deliverable has a different due date throughout the semester. Please refer to specific information for each deliverable on the Moodle website. |
| Critical Review and presentation of findings | 20% | Assignment due Week 6. Presentation in Week 6 and 7 studios. |
| Examination 1 | 25% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Participation in the unit is critical to achieving the required learning outcomes and is assessed in various ways.
You will be expected to read assigned reading material and/or watch online lectures before attending the lecture in order to participate in lecture discussions. There may also be self-guided online quizzes referring to this material.
You will also be expected to read other assigned reading material which will then be reviewed by you and your peers in particular studios (dates on Moodle).
There will also be team based case study deliverables worked on in and outside of studios and therefore your participation is essential for your team.
All this is outlined in the assessment descriptions below.
Part 1 Peer review discussion in studios
You are expected to have read the paper specified for that tutorial, prepare some notes that summarise your understanding of the given paper, and identify questions and issues that, in your opinion, the paper raises related Professional Practice both practically and theoretically, and be prepared to discuss this in a review group.
The assessment for this item is based on the peer evaluation and tutor observation of your performance in the tutorial, including preparation, participation and contribution, the ability to allow and encourage others to contribute, the ability to share your understanding of ISD with other students and the ability to use the University library resources. The marks from the four highest reviews will be used. (15% of the 25% participation marks).
Part 2 Online quizzes
These will reflect assigned readings and/or online lectures for that particlaur week. The assesment is based on correctness of the answers. The average mark of all the quizzes will be taken at the end of the semester. (5% of the 25% participation marks).
Part 3 Particpation during the lecture
Active participation and discussion in lecture sessions (using the response systems) is expected.
Students' answers during the lecture sessions will not be graded based on correctly answering questions. The grade will be based on participation. A percentage of total attendance and particpation of the lecture sessions as recorded by the system and will be counted at the end of the semester. (5% of the 25% participation marks).
The submission and presentation will be assessed on completeness, quality, process and professional practice observed during, and of, the assessment tasks documented on the portfolio, together with the team's and individual's reflections on the learning and experience. Detailed criteria for assesment will be posted on Moodle. As a group activity assessment will include peer reviews, tutor observation, meetings and interviews in order to assess different contributions of group members, both quantitative and qualitative.
An individual team member’s final mark for the 'Practical Case Study' can vary based on these individual criteria across the semester.
Feedback and constructive criticism will also be assessed on other groups' work observed during their presentations. .
This assignment will be assessed on:
Detailed specifications will be provided on the assignment sheet, posted on moodle together with the marking guide.
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an electronic submission). Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments.
Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
Students must use the online facilities available through the unit Moodle website. Information regarding references, schedules, asessment tasks and so on will be available there. Students will also be expected to access and use the discussion forums. Students are also expected to use Library resources to support their assignment and tutorial work.
Students are required to word process their assignments for submission. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted.
Teaching material will be provided on the unit Moodle site.
Turning Point clickers or Polling app.s may be used during lectures, however this will be discussed during week 1 lecture.
NO materials or equipment will be permitted in the examination room other than standard writing implements.
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