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Information Studies
This major, using a variety of perspectives, enables students to
use, critically analyse, reflect on and transform the rapidly changing
information systems in society.
Major Study
A major study in Information Studies for the Bachelor of Arts degree
is available by undertaking the following program. If required subjects
in particular strands are not available, please see the coordinator
of the major for advice on appropriate alternatives.
A major in Information Studies is an interdisciplinary program
of core and optional subjects of between 60 and 76 credit points,
depending on the course strands chosen by the student. It includes
at least 24 credit points at 300 level. Subjects are drawn from
the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Informatics and Law.
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Core
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CCS105
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Introduction to Communication and Cultural Studies
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6
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| CSCI102* |
Introduction to Information Technology
B |
6 |
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STS128
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Computers in Society
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6
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or
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STS228
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Computers in Society
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8
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| *Note: students who have not
completed NSW HSC 2 (60 or better) or 3 unit computing studies
or equivalent, normally require CSCI101
as a prerequisite to CSCI102.
Students who are uncertain about this requirement should consult
the Undergraduate Co-ordinator in Information Technology and
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Options
Two of the following strands must be completed but
students cannot count both strand 2 and strand 5.
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Strand 1
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All of the following:
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CCS223
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Introduction to Publishing Studies: Print
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8
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CCS225
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Introduction to Electronic Publishing
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8
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CCS335
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Electronic Cultures
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8
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| CCS348 |
Television, Globalisation and Cultural
Identity |
8 |
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| CCS357 |
Television Cultures |
8 |
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Strand 2
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All of the following:
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IACT201
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Information Technology and Citizens' Rights
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6
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IACT202
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The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications
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6
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IACT301
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Information and Communication Security Issues
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6
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IACT303
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Worldwide Networking
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6
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Strand 3
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LAW100
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Law in Society
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6
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and two of the following:
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LAW331
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Intellectual Property Law
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6
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LAW348
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Media Law
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6
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LAW487
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Special Topic in Law
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6
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LAW488
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Special Topic in Law
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6
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Note: Students choosing LAW331 normally need to have
taken LAW210.
Note: Students choosing LAW487/488 should consult
with the Dean of Law about a topic appropriate to this major.
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Strand 4
Three of the following subjects, including at least two
at 300-level
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POL224
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Politics and the Media
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8
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STS229
/ STS329
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Scientific and Technological Controversy
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8
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STS240
/ STS340
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Technological Change, Popular Culture and New Media
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8 |
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STS288
/ STS388
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Science and the Media
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8
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Strand 5
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All of the following:
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BUS211
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Systems Analysis and Design
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6
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BUS212
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Database Management Systems
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6
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BUS311
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Advanced Database Management Systems
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6
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BUS312
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Distributed Information Systems
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6
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Additional Information
Students are strongly encouraged to take MGMT102
Business Communications as an elective. Students completing the
major may be considered for joint honours in the two disciplines
which provided the specialist strands. To undertake honours in a
single discipline students must have completed the requirements
of a major in that discipline.
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