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Unit of Study COMP1002 - Foundations of Computing (2024)

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Unit description

Provides an introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and virtual lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practices in maintenance and safety.

Unit content

  1. Hardware
  2. Networks
  3. Preventative maintenance and other hardware
  4. Cloud and printers
  5. Other operating systems
  6. Security, safety and ethical issues

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
China - Guangxi UST N/A
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Gold Coast
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Melbourne N/A
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Online
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Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
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Perth N/A
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Sydney N/A
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

install and configure hardware, software and networks for computers and mobile devices

analyse and troubleshoot common issues affecting computers, mobile computing, software and other devices

identify security, safety and environmental issues related to information and communication technologies

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • CISCO Portal. Student login will be provided. All activities and materials will be provided via MySCU site and this CISCO portal.

  • Packet Tracer software - freely available via CISCO

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.