STU33005 – Information Systems

Module CodeSTU33005
Module NameInformation Systems
ECTS Weighting[1]5 ECTS
Semester taughtSemester 2
Module Coordinator/s  Eoin Delaney

Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
LO1: Describe the development and deployment of Information systems in organisations and society, both in theory and in practice.
LO2: Evaluate and assess emerging technologies and their potential.
LO3: Identify and analyse the ethical, social and political issues raised by Information Systems.
LO4: Critically analyse research papers.

Module Content

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the crucial role that Information Systems play in all aspects of society. The module takes unorthodox and alternative perspectives in order to develop critical thinking. A large focus of this module will be in the evaluation of real world systems.

Assignments will be reflective of real world problems and issues.

Teaching and learning Methods

Lectures, tutorials and guest lecturers.

Assessment Details

Here

Assessment ComponentBrief DescriptionLearning Outcomes Addressed% of totalWeek setWeek Due
1 group
assignment

Project
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO450TBCTBC
1 individual
assignment (several components)
Essay LO1, LO2, LO3, LO450TBC TBC




Reassessment Details

Contact Hours and Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours (scheduled hours per student over full module), broken down by:33 hours
Lecture20 hours
Laboratory0 hours
Tutorial or seminar11 hours
Other2 hours
Independent study (outside scheduled contact hours), broken down by:0 hours
Preparation for classes and review of material (including preparation for examination, if applicable22 hours
completion of assessments (including examination, if applicable)70 hours
Total Hours125 hours

Recommended Reading List

No set text. Readings will be provided and websites recommended.

Module Pre-requisites

Prerequisite modules: None.

Other/alternative non-module prerequisites: None.

Module Co-requisites

None

Module Website

Blackboard