FIT1013 IT for business Unit guide Semester 1, 2008 - Faculty of ...

FIT1013IT for businessUnit guideSemester 1, 2008Last updated : 07 Feb 2008

Table of ContentsFIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008.............................................................................................................1Unit leader :......................................................................................................................................................1Lecturer(s) :......................................................................................................................................................1Clayton................................................................................................................................................1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................2Unit synopsis.................................................................................................................................................................2Learning outcomes.........................................................................................................................................................2Workload.......................................................................................................................................................................2Unit relationships...........................................................................................................................................................2Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................2Relationships....................................................................................................................................................2Continuous improvement...............................................................................................................................................3Student Evaluations.......................................................................................................................................................3Unit staff - contact details..............................................................................................................................................4Unit leader........................................................................................................................................................4Lecturer(s) :......................................................................................................................................................4Teaching and learning method.......................................................................................................................................5Tutorial allocation.............................................................................................................................................5Communication, participation and feedback....................................................................................................5Unit Schedule...................................................................................................................................................5Unit Resources...............................................................................................................................................................6Prescribed text(s) and readings.........................................................................................................................6Recommended text(s) and readings..................................................................................................................6Required software and/or hardware..................................................................................................................6Equipment and consumables required or provided..........................................................................................6Study resources.................................................................................................................................................6Library access...................................................................................................................................................6Monash University Studies Online (MUSO)....................................................................................................7Assessment....................................................................................................................................................................8Unit assessment policy.....................................................................................................................................8Examinations....................................................................................................................................................8University and Faculty policy on assessment................................................................................................................9Due dates and extensions..................................................................................................................................9Late assignment................................................................................................................................................9Return dates......................................................................................................................................................9Plagiarism, cheating and collusion...................................................................................................................9Register of counselling about plagiarism.......................................................................................................10Non-discriminatory language.........................................................................................................................10Students with disabilities................................................................................................................................11Deferred assessment and special consideration..............................................................................................11

•FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Unit leader :Yeo Ai CheoLecturer(s) :ClaytonYeo Ai CheoFIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008 1

••••••FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008IntroductionWelcome to FIT1013 IT for Business for semester 1, 2008. This 6 point unit is designed to provide software skillsfor FIT students. It is specifically required for placement of BBIS IBL students, and provides business oriented ITskills to non-FIT students who take this unit as an elective.Unit synopsisIn this unit students will gain hands-on experience in using the most commonly used business application softwarepackages. The software used in the unit are Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access. The unit also provides studentswith an understanding of the concepts underlying the software.Learning outcomesAt the completion of this unit students should:Be proficient in use of standard database and spreadsheet software for business applicationsHave an understanding of the relational database modelHave a basic knowledge of VBAWorkloadWorkload commitments are:two-hour lecturetwo-hour laboratorya minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of contact time in order to satisfy the reading andassignment expectations.Unit relationshipsPrerequisitesNone.RelationshipsThe unit is a first year core unit in the IBL Stream of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems. It may betaken as an elective in other programs where you have satisfied the prerequisites and course rules permit.Introduction 2

FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Continuous improvementMonash is committed to ‘Excellence in education' and strives for the highest possible quality in teaching andlearning. To monitor how successful we are in providing quality teaching and learning Monash regularly seeksfeedback from students, employers and staff. Two of the formal ways that you are invited to provide feedback arethrough Unit Evaluations and through Monquest Teaching Evaluations.One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through Unit Evaluation Surveys. It is Monashpolicy for every unit offered to be evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys asthey are an important avenue for students to "have their say". The feedback is anonymous and provides the Facultywith evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.Student EvaluationsThe Faculty of IT administers the Unit Evaluation surveys online through the my.monash portal, although for somesmaller classes there may be alternative evaluations conducted in class.If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go tohttp://www.monash.edu.au/unit-evaluation-reports/Over the past few years the Faculty of Information Technology has made a number of improvements to its coursesas a result of unit evaluation feedback. Some of these include systematic analysis and planning of unitimprovements, and consistent assignment return guidelines.Monquest Teaching Evaluation surveys may be used by some of your academic staff this semester. They areadministered by the Centre for Higher Education Quality (CHEQ) and may be completed in class with a facilitatoror on-line through the my.monash portal. The data provided to lecturers is completely anonymous.Monquest surveys provide academic staff with evidence of the effectiveness of their teaching and identify areas forimprovement. Individual Monquest reports are confidential, however, you can see the summary results ofMonquest evaluations for 2006 at http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/cheq/evaluations/monquest/profiles/index.htmlContinuous improvement 3

FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Unit staff - contact detailsUnit leaderYeo Ai CheoLecturer(s) :Yeo Ai CheoUnit staff - contact details 4

FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Teaching and learning methodTutorial allocationYou should register for laboratories using Allocate+ (http://allocate.cc.monash.edu.au/aplus/apstudent).Communication, participation and feedbackMonash aims to provide a learning environment in which students receive a range of ongoing feedback throughouttheir studies. You will receive feedback on your work and progress in this unit. This may take the form of groupfeedback, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback, discussions (on lineand in class) as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. You are encouraged to drawon a variety of feedback to enhance your learning.It is essential that you take action immediately if you realise that you have a problem that is affecting your study.Semesters are short, so we can help you best if you let us know as soon as problems arise. Regardless of whetherthe problem is related directly to your progress in the unit, if it is likely to interfere with your progress you shoulddiscuss it with your lecturer or a Community Service counsellor as soon as possible.Unit ScheduleWeek Topic Key dates1 Excel2 Excel3 Excel4 Excel5 VBAMid semester break6 VBA Excel Assignmentdue - 11 April7 VBA8 VBA9 Access10 Access11 Access12 Access VBA Assignment due- 23 May13 RevisionTeaching and learning method 5

••••FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Unit ResourcesPrescribed text(s) and readingsMicrosoft Office Access 2003, Adamski and Finnegan Comprehensive version Course TechnologyMicrosoft Office Excel 2003, Parsons, Oja, Ageloff & Carey Comprehensive version Course TechnologyThese textbooks are available from the Monash University Bookshops as a single wrapped copy.Text books are available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot beassured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.Recommended text(s) and readingsThe recommended reading list for this unit is available at http://www.lib.monash.edu/resourcelists.Required software and/or hardwareOffice XP (Excel 2003 and Access 2003)Equipment and consumables required or providedStudents may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students isavailable from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook.Study resourcesStudy resources we will provide for your study are:unit guide outlining admistrative informatioin for the unitlecture slidestutorialsassignment specificationsThese will be made available through MUSO (Monash University Studies Online).Library accessThe Monash University Library site contains details about borrowing rights and catalogue searching. To learn moreabout the library and the various resources available, please go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.au. Be sure to obtaina copy of the Library Guide, and if necessary, the instructions for remote access from the library website.Unit Resources 6

••FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Monash University Studies Online (MUSO)All unit and lecture materials are available through MUSO (Monash University Studies Online). Blackboard is theprimary application used to deliver your unit resources. Some units will be piloted in Moodle.You can access MUSO and Blackboard via the portal (http://my.monash.edu.au).Click on the Study and enrolment tab, then Blackboard under the MUSO learning systems.In order for your Blackboard unit(s) to function correctly, your computer needs to be correctly configured.For example :Blackboard supported browserSupported Java runtime environmentFor more information, please visithttp://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/downloadables-student.htmlYou can contact the MUSO Support by: Phone: (+61 3) 9903 1268For further contact information including operational hours, please visithttp://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/contact.htmlFurther information can be obtained from the MUSO support site:http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/index.htmlIf your unit is piloted in Moodle, you will see a link from your Blackboard unit to Moodle athttp://moodle.med.monash.edu.au.From the Faculty of Information Technology catgeory, click on the link for your unit.Monash University Studies Online (MUSO) 7

•FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008AssessmentUnit assessment policyWeekly tutorials - 10%Excel assignment -10%Excel VBA assignment - 20%Examination - 60%To pass the unit, a student must obtain:- 40% or more in the examination and- 40% or more in the non-examination assessment and- an overall unit mark of 50% or moreExaminationsExaminationWeighting : 60%Length :Type ( open/closed book ) : Closed bookAssessment 8

FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008University and Faculty policy on assessmentDue dates and extensionsThe due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please make every effort tosubmit work by the due dates. It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignmentdeadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are seldomregarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of anextension is a matter of course.Requests for extensions must be made to the unit lecturer at least two days before the due date. You will be askedto forward original medical certificates in cases of illness, and may be asked to provide other forms ofdocumentation where necessary. A copy of the email or other written communication of an extension must beattached to the assignment submission.Late assignmentLate assignment will be accepted using the following sliding scale:No of Days Late Percentage of Grade1 80%2 60%3 40%4 20%5 0%Return datesStudents can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whicheveris later.Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash University Education Policyat http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/assessment/We will aim to have assignment results made available to you within two weeks after assignment receipt.Plagiarism, cheating and collusionPlagiarism and cheating are regarded as very serious offences. In cases where cheating has been confirmed,students have been severely penalised, from losing all marks for an assignment, to facing disciplinary action at theFaculty level. While we would wish that all our students adhere to sound ethical conduct and honesty, I will askyou to acquaint yourself with Student Rights and Responsibilities(http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/about/committees-groups/facboard/policies/studrights.html) and the FacultyUniversity and Faculty policy on assessment 9

FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008regulations that apply to students detected cheating as these will be applied in all detected cases.In this University, cheating means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in any examination or any other written orpractical work to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment. It includes the use, or attempted use, ofany means to gain an unfair advantage for any assessable work in the unit, where the means is contrary to theinstructions for such work.When you submit an individual assessment item, such as a program, a report, an essay, assignment or other piece ofwork, under your name you are understood to be stating that this is your own work. If a submission is identicalwith, or similar to, someone else's work, an assumption of cheating may arise. If you are planning on working withanother student, it is acceptable to undertake research together, and discuss problems, but it is not acceptable tojointly develop or share solutions unless this is specified by your lecturer.Intentionally providing students with your solutions to assignments is classified as "assisting to cheat" and studentswho do this may be subject to disciplinary action. You should take reasonable care that your solution is notaccidentally or deliberately obtained by other students. For example, do not leave copies of your work in progresson the hard drives of shared computers, and do not show your work to other students. If you believe this may havehappened, please be sure to contact your lecturer as soon as possible.Cheating also includes taking into an examination any material contrary to the regulations, including any bilingualdictionary, whether or not with the intention of using it to obtain an advantage.Plagiarism involves the false representation of another person's ideas, or findings, as your own by either copyingmaterial or paraphrasing without citing sources. It is both professional and ethical to reference clearly the ideas andinformation that you have used from another writer. If the source is not identified, then you have plagiarised workof the other author. Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty that is insulting to the reader and grossly unfair to yourstudent colleagues.Register of counselling about plagiarismThe university requires faculties to keep a simple and confidential register to record counselling to students aboutplagiarism (e.g. warnings). The register is accessible to Associate Deans Teaching (or nominees) and, whererequested, students concerned have access to their own details in the register. The register is to serve as a record ofcounselling about the nature of plagiarism, not as a record of allegations; and no provision of appeals in relation tothe register is necessary or applicable.Non-discriminatory languageThe Faculty of Information Technology is committed to the use of non-discriminatory language in all forms ofcommunication. Discriminatory language is that which refers in abusive terms to gender, race, age, sexualorientation, citizenship or nationality, ethnic or language background, physical or mental ability, or political orreligious views, or which stereotypes groups in an adverse manner. This is not meant to preclude or inhibitlegitimate academic debate on any issue; however, the language used in such debate should be non-discriminatoryand sensitive to these matters. It is important to avoid the use of discriminatory language in your communicationsand written work. The most common form of discriminatory language in academic work tends to be in the area ofgender inclusiveness. You are, therefore, requested to check for this and to ensure your work and communicationsare non-discriminatory in all respects.Plagiarism, cheating and collusion 10

•••FIT1013 IT for business - Semester 1 , 2008Students with disabilitiesStudents with disabilities that may disadvantage them in assessment should seek advice from one of the followingbefore completing assessment tasks and examinations:Faculty of Information Technology Student Service staff, and / oryour Unit Coordinator, orDisabilities Liaison UnitDeferred assessment and special considerationDeferred assessment (not to be confused with an extension for submission of an assignment) may be granted incases of extenuating personal circumstances such as serious personal illness or bereavement. Information and formsfor Special Consideration and deferred assessment applications are available athttp://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html. Contact the Faculty's Student Services staff at yourcampus for further information and advice.Students with disabilities 11