FIT1049 IT professional practice
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1049 IT professional practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1049
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT1049
1 unit list FIT1049 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Completion of 12 points of FIT units.
Prohibition: FIT2003, FZA1049
Overview
This unit provides a practical and theoretical introduction to what it means to be an IT professional today. Students will encounter a range of issues relevant to professional practice in the workplace, as well as an understanding of the wider responsibilities that professionals are called upon to uphold in society. Topics addressed include: organisational and professional communication; mindfulness; 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.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- eFolio tasksFolioThreshold hurdle14%
- Assignment 1 Part A - Individual research taskResearch assignmentThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 1 Part B - Individual oral presentationPresentationThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 2: Part A - Team presentationPresentationThreshold hurdle13%
- Assignment 2: Part B - Individual reflective reportReportThreshold hurdle13%
- Scheduled Final Assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe a variety of roles for IT professional and the personal, social, ethical and legal impacts arising from their work;
- 2
Analyse and describe how the ACS Code of Professional Conduct applies to IT professionals in a variety of scenarios. In this context discuss what professional associations are available to IT professionals and why they are important;
- 3
Effectively participate in a range of two way oral and written communication forms using appropriate intrapersonal and interpersonal communication skills and technologies;
- 4
Use a variety of techniques to enhance working co-operatively and managing conflict as part of a team;
- 5
Gather information, critically evaluate the material and use correct citation techniques when writing the material into an appropriate format.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Students will be expected to check Moodle for any administrative announcements made by the teaching staff, and they will also be expected to work and collaborate online in class (also see below under 'Bring your own device' for more information). You will also be submitting some of your assessment online via Moodle.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Noriaki Sato
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1049?
FIT1049 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT1049?
FIT1049 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3163. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is FIT1049 offered?
In 2021, FIT1049 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT1049?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT1049 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.