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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: | South Western Sydney - 754305 |
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.
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 | ||||||
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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
A candidate must satisfactorily complete the following requirements to be eligible for a Bachelor of Information Technology:
1. The following core subjects:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
CSIT113 | Problem Solving | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT114 | System Analysis | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT115 | Data Management and Security | 6 | Autumn |
CSIT121 | Object Oriented Design and Programming | 6 | Spring |
CSIT127 | Networks and Communications | 6 | Spring |
CSIT128 | Introduction to Web Technology | 6 | Spring |
CSIT214 | IT Project Management | 6 | Autumn |
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 |
2. Plus 12 credit points of 300-level CSCI or ISIT subjects, (not listed above), AND an additional 12 credit points of either 200 or 300 level CSCI, CSIT or ISIT subjects.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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CSCI251 | Advanced Programming | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
ISIT200 | Industry Placement | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
ISIT212 | Corporate Network Planning and Design | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT306 | Strategic eBusiness Solutions | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT307 | Backend Web Programming | 6 | Autumn |
CSCI203 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 6 | Spring |
CSCI235 | Database Systems | 6 | Spring |
CSCI262 | System Security | 6 | Spring |
CSIT212 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 6 | Spring |
ISIT207 | Frontend Web Programming | 6 | Spring |
CSCI318 | Software Engineering Practices & Principles | 6 | Spring |
CSCI356 | Game Engine Essentials | 6 | Spring |
CSIT302 | Cybersecurity | 6 | Spring |
3. Elective subjects, to bring the total to 144 credit points, chosen from the School of Computing and Information Technology subject list and/or the General Schedule. Note: No more than 60 credits points are to be completed at the 100-level.
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.
First Year Elective in Spring
In the Bachelor of Information Technology, students have an elective space in the Spring session of the first year. Please see a list below of possible options (please note that this is not a complete list but just a guide for students):
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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CSIT110 | Fundamental Programming with Python | 6 | Autumn |
CSCI251 | Advanced Programming | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT212 | Corporate Network Planning and Design | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT306 | Strategic eBusiness Solutions | 6 | Autumn |
ISIT307 | Backend Web Programming | 6 | Autumn |
BCM 111 | Global Media and Culture | 6 | Spring |
COMM101 | Principles of Responsible Business | 6 | Spring |
COMM121 | Statistics for Business | 6 | Spring |
CSCI203 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 6 | Spring |
CSCI235 | Database Systems | 6 | Spring |
CSCI262 | System Security | 6 | Spring |
CSCI318 | Software Engineering Practices & Principles | 6 | Spring |
CSCI356 | Game Engine Essentials | 6 | Spring |
CSIT212 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 6 | Spring |
CSIT302 | Cybersecurity | 6 | Spring |
ELL 182 | Effective Written Communication (ESB) | 6 | Spring |
FIN 111 | Introductory Principles of Finance | 6 | Spring |
HIST111 | The Modern World | 6 | Spring |
INTS121 | Global Politics and Power | 6 | Spring |
ISIT207 | Frontend Web Programming | 6 | Spring |
MGNT102 | Business Communications | 6 | Spring |
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