Diploma of Computing and IT Studies

All students are required to complete the tertiary preparation module in their first trimester. This module does not count towards the study load or GPA, a non-graded pass is required to proceed.

This module is designed to provide students with opportunities to review, develop and practice the English language systems and skills required to successfully participate in an undergraduate degree program. Successful completion of this module is required for graduation.

The purpose of this module is to help English as an Additional Language (EAL) students communicate effectively in the cultural and academic context of an Australian University. The module aims to improve students’ written and spoken command of English to a level appropriate for entry into first year undergraduate studies.

This module prepares students for undergraduate modules in Business. It provides students with a good foundation of knowledge and understanding of the relevant Mathematics topics for future modules.

The study of ITS provides students with opportunities to develop an understanding of computer technology and networking, including how the Internet works.

This module provides students with opportunities to develop an understanding of Artificial Intelligence, and its impact on humanity and the way we work.

The study of Design provides students with opportunities to develop an understanding of key design concepts and principles, and their application in environmental, graphic and/or product design.

The study of psychology helps students to understand their own behaviour, and that of others. While psychological knowledge is often applied to the assessment and treatment of mental health problems, it is also used to understand and solve problems in many different contexts.

The purpose of this module is to help English as an Additional Language (EAL) students communicate effectively in the cultural and academic context of an Australian University. The module aims to improve students’ written and spoken command of English to a level appropriate for entry into first year undergraduate studies. Students will read and respond to a range of persuasive and information texts and create a range of multimodal texts for different purposes and audiences. They will also develop their speaking and skills and learn to convey information, explain their point of view clearly, and substantiate their argument. This module is supported by the work in International Studies and Clear Thinking and Logic. These modules will provide students with the necessary language, research and critical enquiry skills which will be valuable in their progression through university and tertiary studies.

Topics covered in this module include: history of computing, computer and operating system concepts, cloud concepts, and IT Business Context.

This module provides students with the skills and knowledge required to implement design thinking through participating and contributing to an effective team. Topics covered in this course include: working in teams, communicating your ideas, design thinking principles and methodology, and career planning and preparation.

In this module you will learn to develop problem solving skills and core programming techniques. Topics covered in this course include: a problem solving process, problem solving approaches, data types, variables and constants, Math and Boolean expressions, control structures (sequence, selection and loops), functions and user-defined functions, strings, lists, standard file I/O, and debugging.

Topics covered in this module include: introduction to networks, basics of network protocols and communications, the OSI and TCP/IP networking models, IP addressing and subnetting IP networks, network design, and network operating systems and configuration of networking devices.

This module provides students with the skills and knowledge to construct dynamic websites that utilise queries to retrieve data from a database. Topics covered in this course include: relationship databases, structured queries, database design, web technologies and architecture, dynamic website, and web technologies.

To translate a problem description into a robust object oriented program. Topics covered in this course include: the programming environment, object oriented approaches to program design and development, object concepts and class design, testing, inheritance and polymorphism, and exceptions.

This module enables students to derive the systems requirements for a given problem statement, and design the user experience for an information technology solution. Topics covered in this course include: introduction to design methodologies, requirements gathering, systems analysis, documenting the requirements, user centred design, user experience, and evaluation and validation.

This module provides students with the skills and knowledge to interpret a problem statement and model system requirements. Topics covered in this course include: requirements gathering, formal approaches to documenting requirements, planning and conducting a project, and professional profile and employability skills.