Advanced Diploma of Information Technology CQ28

Program Overview

This course is designed to provide a firm basis in the concepts of applied computing and enable graduates to seek rewarding employment or further their studies at degree level.

Program Structure

Students are required to complete:

7 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are:

Code	Course
ENCO11005	Computer Hardware Fundamentals
COIT11133	Programming A
COIT11134	Programming B (or COIS12041  )
COIT11118	Conceptual Foundations of Computing A
COIT11166	Systems Analysis & Design
COIT11125	Computing Skills
COMM11007	Professional Writing (or alternative, subject to approval)

2 compulsory courses at Advanced level, which are:

Code	Course
COIT12167	Database Use & Design
COIT12170	Data Communications

3 computing elective courses, selected from the following:

Code	Course
COIT12168	Analysis & Specification
COIT12169	Systems Implementation
ACCT11057	Principles of Accounting
COIS12031	Software Design & Programming
COIS13013	Management Support Systems
COIS12036	Human-Computer Interaction
COIT13132	Professional Issues in Computing
PHYS13096	Applied Digital & Microprocessor Systems
MATH11168	Total Quality Management & Statistical Process Control
COIT12137	Internet Programming
COIT12139	Software Design
COIS12041	Business Programming
COIT12141	Computer Graphics
ENCO12008	Computer Architecture & Assembler
COIT12120	System Simulation
COIT13143	Database Programming & Administration
COIT12144	Algorithms & Data Structures
COIT13146	Systems Administration
COIT13147	Networks
COIT13121	Machine Intelligence A
COIT13122	Machine Intelligence B
COIT13152	Operating Systems
ECOM13003	Electronic Commerce

Recommended Study Schedule

A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program administrator. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personnel study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term per term.

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Computing Requirements

You will need access to a computer for your studies. Access to the Internet and email is required. A machine of the MS Windows type is required. Hardware and software specifications change, so if you are purchasing a computer for your studies, you should purchase the best quality and highest capacity (RAM, hard drive, monitor) that you can afford.