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Bachelor of Information Technology | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Information Technology |
Abbreviation: | BIT |
UOW Course Code: | 1807 |
CRICOS Code: | 061445K |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 754300 |
Overview
The Bachelor of Information Technology has a common core structure that offers graduates key skills required for any IT professional such as: organisational areas in IT, database management, programming, information systems analysis and design, communications and networks, security, eBusiness, project management, web-based technology, and professional practice in IT.
The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of information technologies and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve a range of practical problems. | ||||||
| 2 | Perform analysis and design of innovative systems to solve a range of problems. | ||||||
| 3 | Acquire, synthesise and integrate information within a complex professional setting . | ||||||
| 4 | Think critically and creatively to identify better system solutions within business contexts. | ||||||
| 5 | Function and work collaboratively with others to solve information technology problems achieving a common goal. | ||||||
| 6 | Apply informed professional judgements regarding ethical and responsible decision making with consideration of related social responsibilities. | ||||||
| 7 | Reflect upon work practices, tools and frameworks for ongoing professional development. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the Bachelor of Information Technology, a candidate must complete at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:
1. The following core subjects;
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT115 | Data Management and Security | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design and Programming | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT127 | Networks and Communications | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ISIT219 | Knowledge and Information Engineering | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH223 | Mathematics for Information Technology | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT226 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT204 | Principles of eBusiness | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT224 | Management Information Systems | 6 | Spring |
| CSIT314 | Software Development Methodologies | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT321 | Project | 12 | Annual, Spring 2019/Autumn 2020 |
2. To be awarded with a major, a candidate must satisfactorily complete the four (4) subjects (24cp) listed for that major.
3. Students not completing a major must complete 12 credit points of 300 level CSCI or ISIT subjects, AND an additional 12 credit points of either 200 or 300 level CSCI, CSIT or ISIT subjects not listed in the core.
4. To be awarded with a double major, candidates must ensure that four of the subjects selected satisfy the requirements of one major and that a separate set of four subjects satisfy the requirements of a second major; i.e. any subject counted towards one major cannot also be counted towards a second major.
5. Elective subjects from the School of Computing and Information Technology, that is CSIT, ISIT, or CSCI subjects, or from the General Schedule, not already included in the core or major subjects, to bring the total credit points to 144. Note: A maximum of 60 credit points of 100 level subjects.
The Faculty encourages the development of ICT skills and knowledge in the workplace through industry placement. Completion of ISIT200 Industry Placement, which is a minimum of a single 8-week period of approved industry placement, assessed in the form of written reports, is highly recommended to all students.
Major Study Areas
Candidates enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
- e-Business
- Social and Digital Innovation
- Network Design and Management
- Web Design and Development
- Computing (No intake for this major in 2019 at the UOW Wollongong Campus. This is under review)
E-Business
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT306 | Strategic eBusiness Solutions | 6 | Autumn |
| OPS_200 | Management and Electronic Business | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT208 | Strategic Systems Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT332 | Business Process Management | 6 | Spring |
Social and Digital Innovation
Students wishing to complete this major must speak with the BIT course coordinator.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT313 | Corporate Responsibility and IT | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT333 | Social Media and the Workplace | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT203 | Social Informatics | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT343 | Programming for Social Innovation | 6 | Spring |
Network Design and Management
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT212 | Corporate Network Planning and Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
| CSCI322 | Systems Administration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT328 | Corporate Network Security | 6 | Spring |
Web Design and Development
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISIT307 | Backend Web Programming | 6 | Autumn |
| ISIT207 | Frontend Web Programming | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT312 | Big Data Management | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT315 | Semantic Web | 6 | Spring |
Computing*
All of the core subjects listed in the Bachelor of Computer Science plus the subjects listed below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCI205 | Software Development Methods & Tools | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| CSCI213 | Java Programming and Applications | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| CSCI235 | Database Systems | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSCI311 | Software Process Management | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| CSCI315 | Database Design and Implementation | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| CSCI322 | Systems Administration | 6 | Spring |
| ISIT302 | Corporate Network Management | 6 | Autumn |
* No intake for the Computing major in 2019 at the UOW Wollongong Campus.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting the requirements for membership at the "Professional Level".
Other Information
For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au