MIT654 Emerging Topics in IT
Unit outline
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| Enrolment modes: | Year 2, Semester 2 |
| Credit point(s): | 12.5 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | MIT653 Research Methods |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 10 hours per week over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities: | 4 timetabled hours per week, 6 personal study hours per week |
Unit description
This unit focuses on emerging topics in information technology. Students will explore how information technology will affect the planet from different perspectives such as poverty, education, globalization, energy management, health, equities, industry, and sustainability. There are many theories regarding technology-enabled business transformation and acceptance of those technologies. Students will gain perspectives on understanding how innovative IT technologies will emerge, generate new revenues, and increase demand for IT jobs. The unit will help students stay abreast of emerging information technologies to determine the impact on the industries and the opportunities for the organisations.
Unit learning outcomes (ULO)
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On the successful completion of this units student will be able to: |
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| ULO1 | Propose appropriate methodology for investigation of emerging information technologies effects on sustainability. |
| ULO2 | Analyse, evaluate and conceptually map the role of emerging information technologies in transforming one business domain. |
| ULO3 | Research and survey literature on emerging information technology topics. |
| ULO4 | Evaluate and propose solutions for the digital transformation in different industries by emerging information technologies. |
| ULO5 | Develop a broad and coherent theoretical knowledge of ethical and sustainability issues impacting the use of technology. |
Topics to be included in the unit
| 1. | Introduction to Emerging Topics in IT |
| 2. | Digital Transformation and related Theories |
| 3. | How Information Technology is affecting the planet: Poverty, Education, Globalization, Energy Management, Health, Equity and Fairness, Sustainability |
| 4. | The role of Data in Information Technology Revolution |
| 5. | Emerging Topics in IT: Data Analytics (Responsible AI, Explainable AI, Informed AI, Generative AI, Data Fabric, Emotion AI) |
| 6. | Emerging Topics in IT: Digital Enterprise (Robotics, Digital Humans, AI-Driven Innovation, Decentralized Finance, Industry Cloud, Light Cargo Delivery Drones, Flying Autonomous Vehicles, Industry 4.0) |
| 7. | Emerging Topics in IT: Web Development (Augmented Intelligence, decentralized Web) |
| 8. | Emerging Topics in IT: Networking and Cybersecurity (IOT, Digital Twins, Edge Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence) |
| 9. | Cyber-Privacy and Security |
| 10. | Cloud Technology |
| 11. | Blockchain (Homomorphic Encryption) |
| 12. | Immersive Workplace & Revision |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) |
Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1: Quiz | 20% | 5 |
| Assessment 2: Group Presentation | 10% | 10 |
| Assessment 3: Group Report | 30% | 11 |
| Assessment 4: Group Research Presentation | 40% | Final exam week |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. Your lecturer will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.