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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 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.
Students must complete all core subjects and the required
subjects from two strands. Students may not take BOTH Strand
2 and Strand 4.
(Note: If required subjects in particular strands are not
available, please see the coordinator of the major for advice
on appropriate alternatives).
Study Program
| Subjects |
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Credit Points |
| Core Subjects-
*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 Computer Science. |
| CCS105
|
Introduction to Communication and Cultural
Studies |
6 |
| CSCI102 |
Introduction to Information Technology
B* |
6 |
| STS128
|
Computers in Society |
6 |
| or |
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| STS228
|
Computers in Society |
8 |
| Electives -
Two of the following strands must be completed but students
cannot count both strand 2 and strand 4 |
| Strand 1:
Three of the following subjects, including at least two
at 300-level: |
| CCS225
|
Introduction to Electronic Publishing
|
8 |
| CCS335
|
Electronic Cultures |
8 |
| POL224 |
Politics and the Media |
|
| CCS348 |
Television, Globalisation and Cultural
Identity |
8 |
STS240
/
STS340 |
Technological Change, Popular Culture and
New Media |
8 |
STS288
/
STS388 |
Science ands the Media |
8 |
| Strand 2:
All of the following: |
| IACT201
|
Information Technology and Citizens' Rights
|
6 |
| IACT202
|
The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications
|
6 |
| IACT301
|
Information and Communication Security
Issues |
6 |
| IACT303
|
Worldwide Networking |
6 |
Strand 3:
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. |
| LAW100
|
Law in Society |
6 |
| and two of the following:
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| LAW331
|
Intellectual Property Law |
6 |
| LAW348
|
Media Law |
6 |
| LAW487
|
Special Topic in Law |
6 |
| or |
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| LAW488
|
Special Topic in Law |
6 |
| Strand 4:
All of the following: |
| BUS211
|
Systems Analysis and Design |
6 |
| BUS212
|
Database Management Systems |
6 |
| BUS311
|
Advanced Database Management Systems |
6 |
| BUS312
|
Distributed Information Systems |
6 |
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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