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Information School Postgraduate Module short descriptions 2017-18 This booklet contains short descriptions of INF modules as they ran in academic year 2017-18. This information should help with module selection for academic year 2018-19. Please note that all modules are subject to change each year, as we constantly improve and update them. The information in this booklet is for guidance only, and may not reflect exactly how the module will run in 2018-19.

INF6001 Information Systems Project Management

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to provide students with the ability to manage IS projects in professional environments. Through lectures, seminars and computer based classes, the module aims to equip students with the ability to schedule IS projects, understand issues around resourcing of such projects, and analyse and integrate quality assurance and risk management into project plans.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to: 1)Demonstrate awareness of the need for effec ve management of IS projects; 2)Understand and use techniques for es ma ng IS and IT ac vi es; 3)Produce a project plan which indicates deliverables and milestones. 4)Understand human resource and team management issues in IS development; 5)Demonstrate the skills to schedule human and other resource for the development of an IS/IT system; 6)Show awareness of risk assessment and management issues for IS projects; 7)Show awareness of quality issues for IS projects;

Description

This module aims to provide a broad understanding of the fundamentals of project management as they apply to the development of Information Systems (IS). The module uses a flexible approach combining face‐to‐face seminars with web‐based learning material. The module will begin with an overview of the principles involved in IS project management; followed by a discussion of IS development methodologies and their different characteristics and specialisms. The rest of the module will discuss the requirements for various project control activities, including estimating development resources, risk management, guidelines for system quality assurance, and various project control techniques that have been developed in recent years. The module will culminate with a review of human resource management issues.

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INF6002 Information and Knowledge Management

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of managing information in organisations. It aims to enable students to understand key aspects of information and knowledge management in organisations, and to engage critically with a number of current issues and debates in this field. It also aims to equip students with a foundation of expertise in identifying, diagnosing and evaluating key organisational issues of practical relevance to information and knowledge management in business and other organisational settings.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will have learnt: ‐ To understand fundamental principles, concepts and techniques of relevance to effec ve informa on and

knowledge management in organisations, in particular as regards: information filtering and organisational learning; knowledge sharing, knowledge boundaries and boundary spanning; information and knowledge management policy and strategy; information flows and knowledge to support innovation in organisations .

‐ To recognise, and to analyse cri cally, current issues and debates in the field of organisa onal informa on and knowledge management, for example as regards: organisational interaction and communities of practice; organisational learning and knowledge management; absorptive capacity and innovation.

‐ To develop a founda on of exper se in iden fying, accessing, evalua ng, using and presen ng academic and practitioner information resources of relevance to information and knowledge management in business and other organisational settings.

Description

This module addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of managing information and knowledge in organisations, enqabling you to engage critically with a number of current issues and debates in this field. It is designed around case studies of well known organisations and involves the development of skills in analysis and formulation of strategies for organisational development. Assessed work focuses also on skills in reviewing the domain and on the development of conceptual models for information and knowledge management.


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INF6003 E‐Business and E‐Commerce

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to equip the students with the theoretical and business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to understand and manage new ways of doing business in the digital economy.

Learning Outcomes

On comple on of the module the student should be able to: ‐ Understand fundamental principles and business models of relevance to effec ve e‐business and e‐commerce ‐ Gain insights into current issues and debates in the

field of e‐business and e‐commerce. ‐ Iden fy, evaluate and make informed decisions on technologies to support e‐business and ecommerce. ‐ Explore the opportuni es and risks introduced into companies by e‐business and e‐

commerce.Being able to develop a basic business proposal and understand the complexi es of running an ebusiness

Description

The module addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of e‐Business and e‐Commerce through an exploration of the digital economy. The module will cover the latest business trends and various business models adopted in e‐commerce so that students are able to recognise and relate to the current practice in business. The module will also cover topics such as digital marketing where students will have hand on experience with various tools used for digital marketing; online payment and security systems for ecommerce will also be covered.


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INF6005 Management for Library and Information Services

ACAD YR Credits 30

Aims

This unit aims to prepare students to manage people and resources effectively in their future place of work. Students will develop their management knowledge and skills, working towards a goal of becoming a confident and reflective practitioner.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate:1. The ability to apply their knowledge of principles and concepts in selected management areas, as outlined in the curriculum, to practice in the LIS workplace; 2. The ability to apply their critical and analytical skills to evaluate the performance of services and people;3. The ability to work effectively with others to achieve a common goal;4. The ability to reflect on their own approach to management and to plan how they wish to develop their management skills and knowledge further.

Description

The module aims to prepare students to contribute to the work of workplace organisations, including the effective management of people and resources effectively. Students will develop their management knowledge and skills, working towards a goal of becoming a confident and reflective practitioner. They will be introduced to key management issues and theories in the context of library and information services (LIS). Topics include: strategic planning, team working, leadership, marketing of library and information services, staff recruitment and appraisal, financial management, change management, project management, management of information systems and technology in LIS.


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Group Presentation and Report

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INF6012 Designing Usable Websites

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module aims to teach the key principles of user‐centred website design, requirements analysis, website evaluationand Web standards. Students will have opportunities to apply this knowledge to authentic design problems and developweb authoring skills valued by employers. In particular, students will be introduced to the latest web mark‐up languages(currently HTML5 and CSS3) and issues surrounding globalisation, internationalisation and localisation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will have applied the knowledge and skills gained during the module to an authenticproblem. This will involve designing, implementing and evaluating a website that: ‐ Adheres to the latest design/coding standards and conventions ‐ Meets user requirements ‐ Users find usable, navigable and accessible ‐ Is visible to search engines ‐ Is semantically well‐structured ‐ Other developers find easy maintain ‐ Has been internationalised and localised ‐ Can be viewed on various devices

Description

This module teaches students the user‐centred design process (Garrett, 2002) to create a website around how users can/want/need to use a website, rather than forcing the users to change their behaviour to accommodate a website. Central to this process is the creation, architecture/modelling and design of information within the website. Websites are a key part of many information systems and user‐centred website iterative design is an example of an information management cycle (Choo, 2002). The module also teaches the practical skills necessary to effectively implement the website using the latest Web standards and industry standard technologies. The assessment is in three parts: 1) weekly online tests and tasks; 2) a whole day group design project; 3) a half day laboratory implementation test. Students must be available the week before the start of Semester 2 (2nd to 6th February 2015).


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INF6019 Digital Multimedia Libraries

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module equips students with theoretical and practical knowledge on technical aspects of digital libraries with particular emphasis on digitizing, classifying, organizing, storing, and accessing multimedia material. Aspects covered by the course include: digitization of photographs, video and audio; unusual formats such as 3D models and music; metadata design and creation; infrastructure for storage and delivery; user needs and interaction strategies; system and user evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:1.Fully understand the limita ons and poten al offered by the digital medium in the context of the final func on and use of the digital library;2.Be familiar with interna onal

standards and protocols used in digital libraries;3.Collect and analyse user requirements; design and carry out system and user evalua on;4.Take informed decisions on whether and how a digi za on project is appropriate;

understand which are the core hardware and so ware requirements;5.Plan and carry out a digital library project including: digi za on of material, metadata design, interac on design, loading and tes ng.

Description

The unit explores the technical and practical aspects related to digital libraries with particular attention to the problems posed and advantages offered to multimedia collections. Issues related to the digitization of multimedia material (images, large‐format graphics such as maps or poster, audio or video), 'born digital' material, its classification and cataloguing is studied in lectures and hands‐on experience is acquired in example classes. Laboratory sessions equip students with a thorough understanding of the practical implications of setting up and maintaining an online digital library. Workshops with professionals and practitioners enrich the academic teaching with real‐life cases.


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INF6023 Management and Strategy for Digital Libraries

ACAD YR Credits 30

Aims

The unit aims to explore the strategic technical and management issues relating to digital libraries. Areas covered by the unit include: digital library visions; information retrieval; information architecture, ICTs, standards development and interoperability; legal, economic and ethical issues; programme and project management. A project working on a real world issue for a local library service will support the development of project management skills and in‐depth understanding of theoretical and practical aspects.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of1. Compe ng visions of the electronic and digital library2. The strategic issues and strategy building tools3. Both long term and prac cal

management challenges4. Project management principles as they apply5. Infrastructure within which digital libraries operate

Description

The module explores the strategic, technical and management issues relating to electronic resource management and digital libraries. Students will investigate and debate competing visions of the digital library. They will build up an understanding of the broad technical challenges in the areas of information retrieval, information architecture, ICTs, standards development and interoperability. Management concerns such as legal, economic and ethical issues as well as aspects of project management and evaluation will be explored. Students will emerge equipped with an understanding of the key players, processes and technologies involved in user centred digital library initiatives. In Semester two, students will work together on joint projects to investigate an issue in depth, and learn practical project management techniques.


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Individual report, group creation of electronic resource, group report on field work

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INF6024 Researching Social Media

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to develop students' oral and written communication skills and encourage them to become self‐motivated independent learners. It seeks to enable students to process information and critically evaluate existing arguments and evidence in the literature. It intends to enhance the students' ability to formulate and articulate

their opinions to form a coherent argument ‐ both verbally and in wri en form. This is a module based on the examination and application of theory and methods to relevant social media objects (tags, users, networks, links and so on). This approach will give students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills as well as an ability to

understand complex theories and assess their applica on on empirical examples.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1.Demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of social media in the new media ecology;2.Demonstrate an understanding of the key

theories and methods for researching social media;3.Iden fy appropriate methods and associated online tools for harvesting data from social networking sites, analyse this data and connect it to relevant social theory;

4.Reflect cri cally on the ethical implica ons of this type of research;5.Design their own research ques ons in rela on to social networking sites, using relevant methodological techniques and theore cal insights.

Description

This research methods module focuses on teaching students how to apply rigorous social science methods to the analysis of data derived from social media. The module also involves studying social media companies and the evolution of platforms and apps as part of a wider social data ecosystem. To better understand contemporary society, social media has become an important area of research, raising imperative questions about how different platforms and apps can be studied and how these developments can be situated more widely within recent shifts in the technology landscape.


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INF6025 Information Governance and Ethics

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to investigate topics related to the handling and governance of digital information and data in organiza onal and networked contexts. This will include an explora on of1.substan ve issues and concerns e.g.

accountability, decision‐making, freedom, identity, intellectual property, openness, privacy, risk, security, and surveillance;2.the design and use of relevant technologies e.g. Internet, DPI, digital rights, open source, P2P, social media;3.systema c approaches and frameworks used in the regula on, governance and use of

information in organizational and networked contexts e.g. copyright/left, data protection, freedom of information etc. Examples from business, government, health, law, and technology illustrate the topics investigated.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:1.the substan ve issues and concerns raised by informa on governance;2.the technologies that enable or hinder informa on

governance;3.the design, implementa on, and evalua on of frameworks for informa on governance;4.the implica ons of informa on governance for individuals and organisa ons.

Description

The purpose of this module is to investigate topics related to the handling and governance of digital information and data in organizational and networked contexts. This will include an exploration of a) substantive issues and concerns e.g. accountability, decision‐making, freedom, identity, intellectual property, openness, privacy, risk, security, and surveillance b) the design and use of relevant technologies e.g. Internet, DPI, digital rights, open source, P2P, social media c) systematic approaches and frameworks used in the regulation, governance and use of information in organizational and networked contexts e.g. copyright/left, data protection, freedom of information etc. Examples from business, government, health, law, and technology illustrate the topics investigated


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INF6027 Introduction to Data Science

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The main aim of this module it to introduce the emerging fields of Data Science and `Big Data' and help students recognise the value using data to drive decision‐making. Further aims include:1.Principled methods for

extrac ng informa on and knowledge from data;2.Data management issues surrounding governance, privacy and security;3.Technologies for suppor ng Data Science in organisa ons;4.Hands‐on prac cal experience of

using R and R Studio for data analysis.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to:1.Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of data science and `big data';2.Describe principled methods for extrac ng informa on and knowledge from

data;3.Explain how Data Science and `Big Data¿ are changing organisa onal approaches to decision‐making and the development of new products and services;4.Discuss the implica ons of data science on governance,

privacy and security;5.Demonstrate the use of R and R Studio to perform basic data analysis and communicate the results.

Description

Data science is an emerging field that seeks to discover and explore new ways of exploiting data to support decision‐making for a range of domains and problems. With individuals and organisations producing vast amounts of real‐time heterogeneous data (i.e. Big Data), there is greater demand than ever to manage and analyse data effectively. This module aims to introduce students to the concepts and theories that underpin data science, provide an understanding of how they are used and impact on organisations, and gain hands‐on experience with analysing and presenting data effectively using R and R Studio.


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INF6028 Data Mining and Visualisation

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The main aim of this module is to introduce common approaches used to identify patterns and trends in data and derive predictive models. The module should help students to see the practical challenges and benefits of extracting information from datasets through data mining and visualisation. In addition, this unit aims to:

1.Introduce standard data‐driven approaches to applying data mining methods to decision‐making; 2.Summarise core problems and data‐mining algorithms (e.g. clustering, classifica on, predic on); 3.Provide an introduc on to data visualisa on and visual analy cs; 4.Show how data mining and visualisa on can be used to support decision‐making and problem solving in

organisations; 5.Provide prac cal hands‐on experience through use of so ware (e.g. WEKA, R and Tableau/Spo ire).

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to: 1.Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of data mining and visualisa on; 2.Discuss how data mining and visualisa on methods can be evaluated; 3.Demonstrate a knowledge of the applica on of data mining algorithms and how they can be used to provide

insight and predict future outcomes; 4.Discuss the benefits and challenges of applying data mining and visualisa on techniques in a variety of

organisational contexts; 5.Use exis ng so ware tools (e.g. WEKA, R and Tableau/Spo ire) to perform data mining and visualisa on.

Description

As the volume of and types of information collected and stored in databases grows, there is a growing need to gain new insights into the data by identifying important patterns and trends, and summarising the findings to inform decision making. Such insights can provide huge economic value and competitive advantages. Data Mining is the process by which this is done. This module will examine fundamental algorithms for clustering and classifying data as well as data visualisation strategies and data mining applications. Students will be introduced to key themes in data mining, including types of data mining problem (e.g. classification, clustering, rule mining), common algorithms used in machine learning (e.g. SVM, decision trees, k‐means), feature selection and evaluation issues (e.g. measures and standardised benchmarks). It will also explore Data Visualisation (and visual analytics), the graphical representation of information that provides a qualitative understanding of the information on which decisions can be based. The last part of the module will present different applications of data mining to improve businesses (e.g., opinion mining) and user experience (e.g., recommender systems). Case studies will be used throughout the module to highlight the use of data mining methods and visualisation for tackling real‐world problems. Students will gain practical hands‐on experience through the use of widely used software tools (e.g. WEKA for data mining and Tableau Public for visualisation).


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INF6029 Data Analysis

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to provide an understanding of data analysis concepts and approaches, and will cover: 1.Data analysis and the process/lifecycle; 2.A summary of sta s cal techniques, e.g., descrip ve, bivariate and mul variate sta s cal methods; 3.Presenta on of the results of data analysis (e.g. graphs, tables etc.); 4.Examples of doing data analy cs in specific contexts; 5.Prac cal experience with SPSS.

1.Data analysis and the process/lifecycle; 2.A summary of sta s cal techniques, e.g., descrip ve, bivariate and mul variate sta s cal methods; 3.Presenta on of the results of data analysis (e.g. graphs, tables etc.); 4.Examples of doing data analy cs in specific contexts; 5.Prac cal experience with IBM SPSS.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to: 1.Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of data analysis; 2.Describe and use a variety of sta s cal techniques for analysing data; 3.Present the outputs of data analysis in a variety of formats; 4.Discuss the use of data analysis in organisa ons; 5.Use appropriate so ware tool (SPSS) to analyse data.

1.Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of data analysis; 2.Describe and use a variety of sta s cal techniques for analysing data; 3.Present the outputs of data analysis in a variety of formats; 4.Discuss the use of data analysis in organisa ons; 5.Use appropriate so ware tool (SPSS) to analyse data.

The unit, a candidate will be able to: 1.Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of data analysis; 2.Describe and use a variety of sta s cal techniques for analysing data; 3.Present the outputs of data analysis in a variety of formats; 4.Discuss the use of data analysis in organisa ons; 5.Use appropriate so ware tools (IBM SPSS) to analyse data

Description

This module provides an introduction to analysing data using statistical methods, e.g., descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses. It will demonstrate different ways of analysing data, presenting the results of analyses (for example, graphically and using tables and text) and interpreting their meaning. Students undertaking the module will gain practical experience in using SPSS. By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of statistical data analysis, describe and use a variety of statistical methods, present the outputs of data analysis in an appropriate way and be able to use statistical software. The module will involve lectures, practical classes and student‐led seminars which, together with self‐directed learning, will cover the conceptual, theoretical and practical aspects of data analysis.


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INF6031 Public and Youth Library Services

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to provide an introduction to the principles, politics, functions, practice, value and impact of school library services, and public library services for people of all ages. Students will be introduced to the challenges of delivering services to which everyone has the right of access and will also be given an opportunity to examine the ways in which both school and public libraries deliver information to people with specific information needs. They will develop a critical awareness of the role of these services in contemporary society, and will be able to recognise best current thoughts and practice in the field.The course also aims to develop students' understanding of the extent to which school and all public library services (including prison libraries) work independently and together to support the educational, social, recreational and cultural needs of people of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will...

1.have developed a cri cal awareness of the independent and combined roles of the school and public library services in the educational and social lives of children and young people

2.have developed a cri cal awareness of the role, value and impact of the public (including prison) library service in contemporary society, and the relevance of social justice in the delivery of these services

3.be able to recognise and cri cally evaluate best prac ce in the field 4.be able to begin to ques on and to develop informed responses to some of the key issues affec ng public and

youth library services today 5.be aware of recent and current reports and policy documents, and their impact on the profession 6.be aware of recent and ongoing research in the field of youth and public library services, and be equally aware

of how such research can be translated into practice 7.have developed an understanding of the development of reading for educa on and pleasure, and the role of

youth and public library services in encouraging and promoting it. 8.be able to recognise the importance of ICT when planning and managing library services for people of all ages 9.be able to recognise the importance of the user when planning and managing library services for children and

young people.

Description

This module will enable students to understand and critically evaluate key elements of the principles, functions, practice, value and impact of school and public library services. The course will present the roles of these services, and the extent to which they support the educational, recreational, information and social needs of all members of society. There will be an exploration of key issues affecting school, public and prison library services today, and the extent to which they work independently and together to support the educational, recreational and social needs of the users. Recent and ongoing research will underpin the entire unit.


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INF6032 Big Data Analytics

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This aim of this module is to give students knowledge about big data analytics architectures and help them to understand when and how to appropriately use such scalable data processing solutions. The module will help students understand the challenges and opportunities of big data analytic infrastructures. This module aims

to:1.Provide an introduc on to different big data computa onal architectures and algorithms (e.g., Map/Reduce);2. Provide an overview of exis ng big data analy cs products for volume, velocity, and variety of

data;3. Show how big data analy cs is used in industry by means of use cases;4. Provide prac cal hands‐on experience through use of cloud‐based software for big data processing (e.g., IBM Bluemix, Amazon AWS,

Microso Azure).

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a student will...1.Understand the challenges and opportuni es in dealing with Big Data including which situa ons are more or less appropriate for Big Data analy cs.2.Have an understanding of the on‐

going development of Big Data infrastructure solutions for Volume, Variety, and Velocity including industry‐driven and open‐source solu ons.3.Be able to select the most appropriate solu on and design a Big Data infrastructure

solu on given a use case where to deploy Big Data solu ons4.Have an understanding of the knowledge required to use such infrastructure and how to best support data science practices on top of such architectures for non‐technical stakeholders (e.g., executives)

Description

Data Science techniques often need to be applied to large amounts of data to generate insights. To deal with volume, velocity, and variety of data we need to rely on novel computational architectures that focus on scaling‐out data processing as compared to the classic scale‐up approach. Such systems allow to add computational resources to a distributed system depending on requirements and load which changes over time. In this module we will give students knowledge about modern scale‐out system architectures to perform data analytics queries over very large structured/unstructured datasets as well as to run data mining algorithms at scale.


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INF6033 Data and Society

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to introduce students to key concepts and emerging debates from across the social sciences to address how social and political factors interact with (big) data and evolving data science techniques such as data mining, visualisation and analytics. The module will aid students in becoming more critical and reflective data scientists, decision makers and/or citizens able to successfully navigate the challenging social, political, legal and ethical issues related to data processing and use, and to reflect critically on the ways in which emerging data practices are shaped by and contribute to the development of complex social worlds.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a student will 1.Be able to understand and apply key concepts from the social sciences in order to cri cally discuss issues of

socio‐political power in relation to emergent data practices such as data mining, data analytics and data visualisation.

2.Be able to reflect cri cally on how data science prac ces are both shaped by, and contribute to the development of, relations between different groups of social actors.

3.Have a basic understanding of key ideas within the philosophy of science, and reflect upon the posi on of data science practice in relation to these frameworks.

4.Understand the specific legal issues and ethical debates related to the use of new data science techniques for mining and processing (big) personal data, and how to use legal rights in different jurisdictions to access and re‐use publicly funded data.

5.Through reflec ng on their own prac ce and experience contribute to the development of cri cal and reflec ve ways of doing, using and engaging with data science as practitioners and citizens.

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Short 3 minute video documentary or animation ‐ group of 4.

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INF6034 Digital Advocacy

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to:1.To examine the theore cal perspec ves on how digital media may alter power rela ons within contemporary socie es2.To examine the role of digital media in contemporary advocacy groups and

protest movements 3.To introduce the click vist cri que of online ac vism and consider its implica ons for advocacy groups and NGOs4.To explore the criteria by which online campaigns can be considered successful

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, students should be able to:1.Evaluate the theore cal perspec ves on how digital media may be used by advocacy groups to alter power rela ons within contemporary socie es;2.Assess the role of

digital media in the campaigns of advocacy groups, NGOs and protest movements since 201;3.Cri cally evaluate the click vist cri que of social media campaigns with reference to relevant examples;4.Assess the implica ons

of connec ve ac on for poli cal elites in both democra c and non‐democra c contexts; 5.Discuss the criteria by which these online campaigns could be considered successful

Description

This module will examine how digital media are used to facilitate and promote the campaigns of contemporary advocacy groups and Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Theoretical perspectives such as connective action and the clicktivist critique of online activism are introduced in order to explore the effectiveness of online campaigns. Students will also consider the criteria by which such campaigns can be considered successful, drawing on a range of case studies including the Occupy Wall Street movement and the so‐called `Arab Spring' in North Africa and the Middle East in 2011.


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INF6035 Information Skills for Engineers

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

Within a mechanical engineering context, this module aims to improve students' information and academic literacies, their individual research projects and their general employability.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be be er able to :1)Iden fy and ar culate a need for informa on (Iden fy)2)Assess their current knowledge and iden fy informa on gaps (Scope)3)Construct strategies for loca ng informa on

(Plan)4)Efficiently and effec vely locate, access and study informa on iden fied (Gather)5)Cri que and evaluate the search methods employed and the information gathered, including any citations

(Evaluate)6)Manage the informa on gathered professionally and ethically, acknowledging sources where appropriate using appropriate referencing standards (Manage)7)Cogently, concisely and persuasively present

the results of their search, synthesising, paraphrasing, summarising and abstrac ng where appropriate (Present)

Description

Within an engineering context, this module aims to improve students’ information skills and employability. In particular, it will help students write their Engineering Research Project Literature Review. Students will be better able to identify and articulate a need for information (Identify), assess their current knowledge and identify information gaps (Scope), construct strategies for locating information (Plan), efficiently and effectively locate, access and study information identified (Gather), critique and evaluate the search methods employed and the information gathered, including any citations (Evaluate), manage the information gathered professionally and ethically, acknowledging sources where appropriate using appropriate referencing standards (Manage), and cogently, concisely and persuasively present the results of their search, synthesising, paraphrasing, summarising and abstracting where appropriate (Present).


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INF6040 Business Intelligence

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practices of gathering information and using it to synthesize business intelligence. Students will study the key channels and sources that may be used to gather information. The module will concentrate primarily on external information resources and the role of strategic information in modern organizations, but will also consider how organisations manage and access internally generated information for competitive advantage.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will have learnt:‐ to develop an understanding of how internal and external information is used in modern organizations;‐ to understand the nature and importance of business intelligence activities;‐ to search selected key business information sources effectively;‐ how to analyse and synthesize information retrieved from disparate sources and present it in a suitable format;‐ to propose solutions for specific business contexts, drawing on information resources and identifying suitable delivery modes;‐ to identify ways in which information professionals can meet the business information needs of organisations; ‐ to identify major sources of information about an organization¿s environment that will help predict trends or assist decision makers within a specific organization;‐ to investigate and identify ways in which managers turn information into knowledge

Description

We will cover the principles and practices of gathering and synthesizing business intelligence from the external environment, including organisations competitive intelligence operations, environmental scanning activities, market intelligence and strategic intelligence using open source information. A secondary focus for the module is the role of BI software in organizations to collect and analyse internal information.


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INF6041 ICTs, Innovation and Change

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module aims at examining and exploring how organisations and human activity systems cope with change due to the new implementation or updating of Information Systems.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:1. demonstrate awareness of the need for effective Change Management during and after IS projects;2. understand cultural, political, structural and ethical aspect of change management;3. understand and use theoretical frameworks and techniques to support change management processes;4. show awareness of risk assessment and quality control issues for IS change management; and,5. demonstrate the skills to schedule human and other resources for change management.

Description

This module aims at examining and exploring how organizations and human activity systems cope with change due to the new implementation or updating of Information Systems and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). This change occurs in complex social environments and has cultural, political, structural and ethical impacts that need to be carefully managed. The module will examine and explore how both managers and Information Systems practitioners can be better prepared for the unpredictability, unintended outcomes and possible harmful consequences of change caused by the introduction or update of Information Systems and ICTs. Therefore, the module aims at providing an understanding of both approaches and techniques for the managing of this change.


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INF6050 Database Design

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The main aims of this module are to: ‐ Address the role of databases within the organisa on

‐ Provide an appreciation of the rigorous methods that are needed to design, develop and maintain database systems

‐ Highlight current and emerging technologies in the topic of databases.

Learning Outcomes

On successful comple on of the module, you will be able to:1.Describe the concept of a database and the role of database management systems in organisa ons.2.Apply conceptual database design techniques to produce

UML class diagrams for a given problem.3.Apply logical database design techniques to transform a conceptual data model into a rela onal data structure for a given problem.4.Implement a logical data model, and any

necessary physical design, using an industry standard relational database (Oracle) and to query a it using SQL5.Discuss current and upcoming areas of database development.

Description

This module provides an introduction to database systems, data management, data modelling, relational database design and advanced topics such as data warehousing and NoSQL databases. No experience or knowledge of databases is assumed, although previous database developers may still benefit, particularly in the area of data modelling for database development. Concepts and skills are introduced and developed during weekly online recorded lectures. Weekly seminars consolidate and extend these concepts and skills. The course includes a series of online tasks with supporting 'drop in' laboratories aimed at providing students with the skills required to implement a database in Oracle and extract information using the Structured Query Language (SQL). The main aims of this module are to: Address the role of databases within the organisation; Provide an appreciation of the rigorous methods that are needed to design, develop and maintain database systems; Highlight current and emerging technologies in the topic of databases.


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INF6060 Information Retrieval: Search Engines and Digital Libraries

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The main aims of this module are: (1) to provide an overview of information retrieval within the wider informationseeking context; (2) to enlighten you with what goes on ‘under the hood’ of search systems; and (3) to show how searchtechnologies are applied in various domains and highlight challenges for effective retrieval.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to: ‐ Appreciate the importance of the wider information seeking context; ‐ Describe how a search system indexes, retrieves and ranks information; ‐ Understand the challenges with applying search in different domains; ‐ Describe and apply approaches typically used to evaluate search systems; ‐ Make recommendations about how to improve search systems.

Description

Information Retrieval (IR) systems are ubiquitous as searching has become a part of everyday life. For example, we use IR systems when we search the Web, look for resources using a library catalogue or search for relevant information within organisational repositories (e.g. intranets). This module provides an introduction to the area of information retrieval and computerised techniques for organsing, storing and searching (mainly) textual information items. Techniques used in IR systems are related to, but distinct from, those used in databases. The emphasis for IR systems is to find documents that contain relevant information and separate these from a potentially vast set of non‐relevant documents. The content of the module is grouped into two main areas: (1) fundamental concepts of IR (indexing, retrieval, ranking, user interaction and evaluation) and (2) applying IR in specific domains (Web, libraries and enterprises) and dealing with non‐textual and non‐English content (multimedia and multilingual IR).


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INF6103 Information Organisation

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

Students will:1. Gain a critical understanding of the core theoretical concepts and processes related to the organisation of information and knowledge so that it can be effectively searched, retrieved, used and disposed of2. Gain an understanding of the challenges and issues faced by those tasked with the information and knowledge 'life cycle'3. Have opportunities to apply their understanding to various information and knowledge domains4. Evaluate organisational theoretical concepts and processes with reference to users' and domain needs

Learning Outcomes

Students will successfully be able to:

1)Apply their understanding of core informa on and knowledge organisa on concepts and processes to an authentic problem

2)Relate what they have learnt to various domains including galleries, libraries, archives, museums, businesses and online

Description

This module explores the organisational principles to facilitate the effective storage, search and retrieval of information and knowledge to meet users’ needs and domain requirements. Beginning with the challenges faced by those tasked with organising, the module considers the fundamental concepts, processes and issues that relate to the identification, organisation, maintenance and disposal of information and knowledge within various domains including libraries, museums, archives, computing, business, databases and the Web. A critical, evaluative and theoretical approach is adopted to ensure the module’s learning outcomes transfer to students’ future studies and careers. Core concepts and skills are developed using bespoke online material and videos released every week. Weekly seminars and tasks consolidate and develop the concepts and skills learnt. From the first week of the module, students build‐up an electronic portfolio of evidence. This portfolio forms the module's only assessment requirement.

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INF6110 Information Systems Modelling

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The main aim of this module is to consider the role of information modelling within the organisation and to provide an appreciation of the rigorous methods that are needed to analyse, develop and maintain computer based information systems.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:1. create critical thinking and problem solving skills in information systems thinking2. introduce the general concept of information systems modelling3. introduce the various methodologies and methodological approaches appropriate to the subject area4. enable students to compare and criticise different modelling approaches5. provide an opportunity to gain practical experience in some of the systems modelling techniques

Description

The course is intended to provide an introduction to information modelling techniques. Students gain experience in applying a wide range of systems analysis methods. Students cover topics including: soft systems analysis; structured systems analysis methodologies; business process modelling; data flow modelling; entity modelling; prototyping, and object‐oriented approaches (e.g. RUP/UML).


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INF6180 Libraries, Information and Society

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The course aims to provide an introduction to the role and value of libraries and information in society and to make students aware of the key issues and constraints which affect the ethical management and delivery of library and information services.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will have learned: 1.to develop a cri cal awareness of the role and value of public, academic, and workplace libraries, and an

understanding of the generic and professional skills required to deliver these services. 2.to understand the library, informa on and knowledge sector, and the informa on society and libraries’ role

within it. 3.to recognise some of the key ethical principles and values which underpin the library and informa on

profession. 4.to iden fy the key issues which affect the management and delivery of library and informa on services and

evaluate the librarian’s responses to them.

Description

This module provides an overview of the role of library and information services (LIS) in contemporary society and introduces students to public policy issues and their implications for the provision of LIS. Students are introduced to current practices and contemporary concerns in academic, national, public and special/workplace libraries and encouraged to develop an awareness of the social, economic, political and cultural environment in which LIS operate. With a core focus on information ethics, it examines the importance of users in the design and management of LIS, and aims to develop a critical awareness of the role of LIS in contemporary society.


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INF6200 Academic and Workplace Library, Information and Knowledge Services

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

Library, Information and Knowledge services in academic and workplace settings serve a wide cross‐section of users and include in their aims the support and facilitation of learning, teaching and research, as well as the support of commercial and business objectives. This module aims to introduce students to key issues surrounding the provision of these services and the challenges of delivering them in a period of profound and continuing change.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to: ‐ Evaluate the role of academic, research and special library, information and knowledge services in contemporary society; ‐ Identify key issues affecting academic, research and special library, information and knowledge services and start to develop responses to some of the challenges that they face;

‐ Recognise best current thought and prac ce in the field; ‐ Apply the theory of library and informa on science to prac ce in the workplace;

‐ Understand the importance of users and other stakeholders when developing and managing specialist library, information and knowledge services.

Description

This module introduces students to the purposes, functions and practices of a range of academic, research and other specialist library, information and knowledge services in the public and private sectors. It considers the challenges of developing and delivering services in a demanding, fast‐moving and complex environment. Lectures are combined with sector‐based case studies presented by visiting speakers drawn from diverse backgrounds giving extensive opportunities for interaction with specialist practitioners. Key issues covered include information resource management, open‐access publishing and dissemination, research data management, design of space to support learning, and specialist information services (in the legal, business and health sectors).


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INF6320 Information Systems in Organisations

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module aims to provide students with an integrated set of concepts and tools for understanding information systems in organisations. Students will explore organisational and management theories, concepts of information management, and issues of management information systems and examine how institutional and social contexts shape and are shaped by the implementation of information systems.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module the student should be able to: •Explore cri cally the interrela ons between organisa onal structure, culture, leadership, informa on

management, and information systems •Assess the role and impact of informa on systems on the prac ce of management and organisa ons •Iden fy key challenges for competent and crea ve managers within informa on‐age organisa ons •Explore the opportuni es and risks introduced to organisa ons by informa on systems

Description

This module integrates topics of organisation, management, and information systems, with an aim to offer the students an integrated set of concepts and tools for understanding information systems in organisations. During this module students will explore basic management and organisational theories and examine the impact of information systems on organisations. This course introduces key concepts which will be explored further in other modules on the Information Management and Information Systems programmes.


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INF6350 Information Literacy

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to enable students to: ‐ understand from both theore cal and prac cal perspec ves the concepts of informa on literacy and informa on behaviour; ‐ develop their own informa on literacy and

understanding of its applica on to their future lives; ‐ compare different approaches to teaching and learning and demonstrate awareness of implica ons for adop ng different approaches to teaching and learning; ‐

understand how the information environment is evolving, including both traditional and new media, and the implica ons for ci zens¿ informa on literacy; and ‐ develop prac cal skills in searching, evalua ng and

presenting information.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will:1. understand key aspects of informa on literacy and informa on behaviour including the complexity and contextual nature of informa on literacy; 2. be able to demonstrate their

information literacy (e.g. expertise in accessing, applying, comparing and evaluating information resources from a wide variety of sources) and to reflect cri cally on their own informa on literacy.3. be able to carry out and

evaluate a teaching intervention, and reflect on their development as a teacher.

Description

The module aims to enable students to understand the concepts of information literacy and information behaviour from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Students will develop their own information literacy and understanding of its application to their future lives. The module also introduces models and theories of teaching and learning, and enables students to reflect on their development as teachers of information literacy. They will learn in class and online through lectures, practical exercises and activities carried out for the assessed coursework and in formative exercises which are an integral part of the class.


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INF6400 Information Systems and the Information Society

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to develop students’ critical understanding of the role and impact of information andcommunication technologies (ICTs) and systems in society, and to enable exploration of personal responses tokey issues, debates and problems that arise in the context of technological change in the information society.Themes include: (1) digital divide, (2) virtual community, (3) digital economy and (4) digital politics. Assessedcoursework aims to enable students to engage with the themes in some depth.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students will have learnt: ‐ to engage critically with issues and debates related to the development of the information society; ‐ to recognise ways in which ICTs impact on individuals, organisations and society; ‐ to assess critically both positive and negative perspectives on technological change, in a global context.

Description

The module develops students' critical understanding of the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on social change in 'the Information Society'. Work will revolve around three key themes: the digital divide, community and digital rights.


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INF6430 User Interface Design and Human Computer Interaction

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module will respond to these questions:1) How do people (individually or in groups) explore and wayfind in information spaces?2) What are the underlying human psychological and cognitive principles that design must take into account?3) What are the cues and tools that assist findability and navigation in information spaces?4) What are the core patterns of use that design must support, and what are the core design patterns that support that use?5) What are the core modes of interaction and how are they influenced by the design of display and input devices?6) What are the characteristics of information that makes it findable?7) How can we evaluate these systems using both expert and user‐centred techniques?

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will have learnt: •The fundamental cogni ve principles/models that are cri cal to interface design in informa on‐rich contexts; •The key interface design features that support interac vity, findability and informa on use; •The characteris cs of informa on and informa on objects that make them findable; •The evalua on of the interfaces to content‐rich systems, primarily from the user‐centred perspec ve.

Description

The module aims to introduce usability issues and the design process for user interfaces in interactive and multimedia information systems. The objectives are to enable students to understand the theoretical underpinning of user interface design and to apply HCI principles, guidelines and techniques to the analysis, design and evaluation of user interfaces. Four major themes will be explored: firstly, user psychology for interactive systems and psychological aspects and principles of HCI; secondly, user interface architectures, modes of interaction, metaphors, navigational structures; thirdly, the design process including task analysis, modelling constructs and prototyping techniques; fourthly, the evaluation of user interfaces covering concepts of usability, goals and types of evaluation.

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INF6501 Personal and Professional Development Portfolio (distance learning)

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to support students in their personal and professional development and career planning, developing skills in reflective practice, self‐evaluation, environmental analysis and domain awareness. They will be able to evaluate the professional environment, and the contributions they make within that professional context. Students will be encouraged to develop personal and professional goals for the future in order to progress their careers. Topics will include reflective practice, career planning, and professional awareness.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module students will be able to:1.Evaluate change to, and key issues in the professional landscape of the library and informa on domain.2.Iden fy efficient and effec ve strategies for planning their

personal and professional development.3.Evaluate their own skills and a ributes.4.Iden fy opportuni es for personal and professional development.5.Iden fy and manage appropriate opportuni es for achieving personal

and professional goals.

Description

This module aims to support students in their personal and professional development and career planning. They will develop skills in reflective practice, and understand how to assess and evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses, skills and attributes as they move to the next stage of their careers. They will be able to evaluate the professional environment, and the contributions they make within that professional context. Students will be encouraged to develop personal and professional goals for the future. Topics will include reflective practice, career planning, and professional awareness.


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INF6502 Academic and Workplace Library, Information and Knowledge Services (distance learning)

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

Library, Information and Knowledge services in academic and workplace settings serve a wide cross‐section of users and include in their aims the support and facilitation of learning, teaching and research, as well as the support of commercial and business objectives. This module aims to introduce students to key issues surrounding the provision of these services and the challenges of delivering them in a period of profound and continuing change.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to:1.Evaluate the role of academic, research and special library, informa on and knowledge services in contemporary society;2.Iden fy key issues affec ng academic, research

and special library, information and knowledge services and start to develop responses to some of the challenges that they face;3.Recognise best current thought and prac ce in the field;4.Apply the theory of library and

informa on science to prac ce in the workplace;5.Understand the importance of users and other stakeholders when developing and managing specialist library, informa on and knowledge services.

Description

This module introduces students to the purposes, functions and practices of a range of academic, research and other specialist library, information and knowledge services in the public and private sectors. It considers the challenges of developing and delivering services in a demanding, fast‐moving and complex environment. Lectures are combined with sector‐based case studies presented by visiting speakers drawn from diverse backgrounds giving extensive opportunities for interaction with specialist practitioners. Key issues covered include information resource management, open‐access publishing and dissemination, research data management, design of space to support learning, and specialist information services (in the legal, business and health sectors).


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INF6503 Information Organisation (distance learning)

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

Students will:

1)Gain a cri cal understanding of the core theore cal concepts and processes related to the organisa on of information and knowledge so that it can be effectively searched, retrieved, used and disposed of

2)Gain an understanding of the challenges and issues faced by those tasked with the informa on and knowledge `life cycle

3)Have opportuni es to apply their understanding to various informa on and knowledge domains 4)Evaluate organisa onal theore cal concepts and processes with reference to users and domain needs

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will successfully be able to:

1)Apply their understanding of core informa on and knowledge organisa on concepts and processes to an authentic problem

2)Relate what they have learnt to various domains including libraries, museums, archives, compu ng, business, databases and the Web

Description

This module explores the organisational principles to facilitate the effective storage, search and retrieval of information and knowledge to meet users’ needs and domain requirements. Beginning with the challenges faced by those tasked with organising, the module considers the fundamental concepts, processes and issues that relate to the identification, organisation, maintenance and disposal of information and knowledge within various domains including libraries, museums, archives, computing, business, databases and the Web. A critical, evaluative and theoretical approach is adopted to ensure the module’s learning outcomes transfer to students’ future studies and careers. Core concepts and skills are developed using bespoke online material and videos released every week. A series of online seminars and weekly tasks consolidate and develop the concepts and skills learnt. From the first week of the module, students build‐up an electronic portfolio of evidence. This portfolio forms the module's only assessment requirement.


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INF6505 Database Design and Data Management (distance learning)

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

The main aims of this module are to: 1.Address the role of data management, data management systems and databases within the organisa on;2.Provide an apprecia on of the rigorous methods that are needed to

analyse, design, develop and maintain data management and database systems;3.Highlight current and emerging technologies in data management and database systems.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students will:1.Understand the role of data management, database management systems and databases within an organisa on;2.Understand the core data management and rela onal database

concepts;3.Be able to apply data management techniques to an organisa onal problem to produce an effec ve and sustainable solu on. In par cular, for a given organisa onal problem: a.apply conceptual database design

techniques to produce UML class diagrams;b.apply logical database design techniques to transform a conceptual data model into a rela onal data structure;c.implement a logical data model, and any necessary

physical design, using an industry standard rela onal database (e.g. Oracle) and to query it using SQL;4.Be aware of current and upcoming areas of data management systems development.

Description

This module provides an introduction to database systems, data management, data modelling, relational database design and advanced topics such as data warehousing and NoSQL databases. No experience or knowledge of databases is assumed, although previous database developers may still benefit, particularly in the area of data modelling for database development. Concepts and skills are introduced and developed during weekly online recorded lectures. A series of online seminars consolidate and extend these concepts and skills. The course includes a series of tasks, with individual online support, aimed at providing students with the skills required to implement a database in Oracle and extract information using the Structured Query Language (SQL). The main aims of this module are to: Address the role of databases within the organisation; Provide an appreciation of the rigorous methods that are needed to design, develop and maintain database systems; Highlight current and emerging technologies in the topic of databases.


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12 x 1 hour weekly tasks via MOLE submission.

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INF6511 Information and Knowledge Management (Distance Learning)

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module addresses both theoretical and practical aspects of managing information and knowledge in organisations, enabling you to engage critically with a number of current issues and debates in this field. It is designed around case studies of well‐known organisations and involves the development of skills in analysis and formulation of strategies for organisational development. It also aims to equip students with a foundation of expertise in identifying, diagnosing and evaluating key organisational issues of practical relevance to information and knowledge management in organisational settings

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will have learnt:1. An understanding of fundamental principles, concepts and techniques of relevance to effective information and knowledge management in different organisational contexts;2. The ability to relate and apply these principles, concepts and techniques to specific contexts and particular situations in ways that enable an organisation to manage information and knowledge more effectively;3. The capacity to recognise, analyse and evaluate critically current debates and contested issues in the field of information and knowledge management.

Description

This module will examine principles and practices of information and knowledge management in the health sector. It will identify the different types of information and knowledge resources typically found in healthcare organisations and investigate methods used to generate, organise and exploit these assets. Real‐world case studies will be used to illustrate and critique contemporary approaches to the design and implementation of information and knowledge audits, policies, strategies, products and services.


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INF6512 Information Systems in Health

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module aims to enable students to recognise and assess the role of Information Systems within the healthcare environment, particularly from a management perspective.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to, 1. Describe the management principles behind Information Systems within the healthcare context.2. Recognise the use of information systems within the healthcare sector and the importance of information as a key resource. 3. Identify the challenges of implementing information systems within a healthcare organisation.4. Describe the main concepts of information, communication, and technology.5. Describe approaches which can be used to evaluate the impact/success of information systems and factors contributing to common failures.6. Identify key strategic decisions which will affect the selection of suitable information systems. 7. Explain how information systems are developed and maintained within organisations.

Description

This module aims to provide a broad understanding of Information Systems (IS) focused from a management perspective, within the healthcare environment. The module addresses the role of IS and technology in providing the necessary infrastructure needed to support organisations and workers in healthcare decision‐making. The course is divided into three main areas: the business context, managing IS and implementing IS. Theoretical concepts introduced in the course include information systems theory, the organisation and environment, information systems modelling, planning and strategy, systems development, evaluation, technical foundations and data protection, standardisation and security.


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INF6513 Leadership, Strategy and Change (Distance Learning)

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module aims to support students in the development of a range of leadership skills. Students will develop an understanding of different leadership and wider management theories and techniques, and will be able to evaluate their application and usefulness in a library and information services management context, in a variety of organisational settings. Topics will include leadership, strategic management and change management.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module students will have learnt:1.To understand the roles that library and informa on service managers have and the nature of managerial work and their roles as leaders.2.Iden fy efficient and

effec ve strategies for managing resources within the organisa on.3.Evaluate methods of managing organisa onal performance.4.Iden fy appropriate change strategies for organisa onal

development5.Iden fy and evaluate appropriate partnerships for achieving organisa onal goals.

Description

This module aims to support students in the development of a range of leadership and management skills. Students will develop an understanding of different leadership and wider management theories and techniques, and will be able to evaluate their application and usefulness in a library and information services management context, in a variety of organisational settings. Topics will include leadership, strategic management and change management.


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INF6514 Introduction to Health Informatics

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to introduce students to health informatics concepts and theories within a global context, so they have the foundation to develop health informatics skills to enable them to work in the health informatics field.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to:1. Define health informatics and be able to evaluate health informatics theories and concepts.2. Understand and analyse how socio‐technical factors shape health informatics practices.3. Understand the roles that health informatics professionals might carry out within healthcare organizations, and the place of health informatics within an organisational context.4. Discuss the contribution that health informatics has in a global context.

Description

This module aims to give students an introduction to health informatics concepts and theories within a global context. Students will develop an understanding of the scope of healthcare informatics, and the roles that health informatics professionals might have within healthcare organizations. Students will be able to discuss and assess the sociological impacts that health informatics has as a discipline. Topics will cover both technological and sociological aspects of the discipline to a foundation for further studies.


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INF6525 Information Governance and Ethics (distance learning)

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to investigate topics related to the handling and governance of digital information and data in organiza onal and networked contexts. This will include an explora on of1.substan ve issues and concerns e.g.

accountability, decision‐making, freedom, identity, intellectual property, openness, privacy, risk, security, and surveillance;2.the design and use of relevant technologies e.g. Internet, DPI, digital rights, open source, P2P, social media;3.systema c approaches and frameworks used in the regula on, governance and use of

information in organizational and networked contexts e.g. copyright/left, data protection, freedom of information etc. Examples from business, government, health, law, and technology illustrate the topics inves gated.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:1.the substan ve issues and concerns raised by informa on governance;2.the technologies that enable or hinder informa on

governance;3.the design, implementa on, and evalua on of frameworks for informa on governance;4.the implications of information governance for individuals and organisations.

Description

The purpose of this module is to investigate topics related to the handling and governance of digital information and data in organizational and networked contexts. This will include an exploration of a) substantive issues and concerns e.g. accountability, decision‐making, freedom, identity, intellectual property, openness, privacy, risk, security, and surveillance; b) the design and use of relevant technologies e.g. Internet, DPI, digital rights, open source, P2P, social media and c) systematic approaches and frameworks used in the regulation, governance and use of information in organizational and networked contexts e.g. copyright/left, data protection, freedom of information etc. Examples from business, government, health, law, and technology illustrate the topics investigated.


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INF6531 Public and Youth Library Services (distance learning)

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to provide an introduction to the principles, politics, functions, practice, value and impact of school library services, and public library services for people of all ages. Students will be introduced to the challenges of delivering services to which everyone has the right of access and will also be given an opportunity to examine the ways in which both school and public libraries deliver information to people with specific information needs. They will develop a critical awareness of the role of these services in contemporary society, and will be able to recognise best current thoughts and practice in the field.

The course also aims to develop students understanding of the extent to which school and all public library services (including prison libraries) work independently and together to support the educational, social, recreational and cultural needs of people of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a student will: 1.have developed a cri cal awareness of the independent and combined roles of the school and public library

services in the educational and social lives of children and young people; 2.have developed a cri cal awareness of the role, value and impact of the public (including prison) library service

in contemporary society, and the relevance of social justice in the delivery of these services; 3.be able to recognise and cri cally evaluate best prac ce in the field; 4.be able to begin to ques on and to develop informed responses to some of the key issues affec ng public and

youth library services today; 5.be aware of recent and current reports and policy documents, and their impact on the profession; 6.be aware of recent and ongoing research in the field of youth and public library services, and be equally aware

of how such research can be translated into practice; 7.have developed an understanding of the development of reading for educa on and pleasure, and the role of

youth and public library services in encouraging and promoting it; 8.be able to recognise the importance of ICT when planning and managing library services for people of all ages; 9.be able to recognise the importance of the user when planning and managing library services for children and

young people.

Description

This module will enable students to understand and critically evaluate key elements of the principles, functions, practice, value and impact of school and public library services. The course will present the roles of these services, and the extent to which they support the educational, recreational, information and social needs of all members of society. There will be an exploration of key issues affecting school, public and prison library services today, and the extent to which they work independently and together to support the educational, recreational and social needs of the users. Recent and ongoing research will underpin the entire unit.


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INF6535 Analysis of Health Information

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This unit aims to provide an introduction to quantitative methods of analysing health information and to provide experience of applying statistical methods to analyse health information.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the unit, a candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to, the capability for... ‐describe a range of sta s cal methods for analysing health informa on; ‐undertake and interpret the results of basic sta s cal analyses, including Chi2‐tests and frequency distribu ons; ‐use mul ple linear regression, logis c regression and Cox regression to model health data; ‐describe and define epidemiological terms and analyses; ‐describe and use analyses for diagnos c tes ng, including sensi vity, specificity, posi ve and nega ve predic ve values and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve; ‐provide examples of recent research that demonstra ng the use of data analysis techniques for analysing health information; ‐use appropriate so ware tools (IBM SPSS) to analyse quan ta ve health data.

Description

The Analysis of Health Information module will introduce students to the principles and practice of the quantitative analysis of health information. It will concentrate on the application of the principles of statistical analyses of health information including inferential statistics and epidemiology. The course will also examine the use of these techniques in medical and health research. The delivery will be by distance learning and students will be encouraged to use relevant software package (IBM SPSS) to gain hands‐on experience in analysing health information to solve practical problems.


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INF6553 Information Literacy (distance learning)

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The module aims to enable students to: 1.understand from both theore cal and prac cal perspec ves the concepts of informa on literacy and

information behaviour; 2.develop their own informa on literacy and understanding of its applica on to their future lives; 3.compare different approaches to teaching and demonstrate awareness of implica ons for adop ng different

approaches to teaching and learning; 4.understand how the informa on environment is evolving, including both tradi onal and new media, and the

implications for citizens¿ information literacy; and 5.develop prac cal skills in searching, evalua ng and presen ng informa on.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will: 1.understand key aspects of informa on literacy and informa on behaviour including the contextual nature of

information literacy, and the way in which people experience the information environment; 2.be able to demonstrate their informa on literacy (e.g. exper se in accessing, using, comparing and evalua ng

information resources; ability to communicate, evaluate and use information channelled through Web 2.0 applications such as wikis and blogs; ability to abstract information) and to reflect critically on their information literacy;

3.be able to carry out and evaluate a teaching interven on, and reflect on their development as a teacher.

Description

This module has two key strands: information literacy (IL), and teaching IL. It aims to develop students¿ understanding of IL and information behaviour, from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Students will compare different approaches to teaching and learning, and reflect on their development as teachers of IL They will learn about changes in the information environment, and gain insight into developments internationally. Learning will take place through synchronous and asynchronous interactions with the tutor and each other, through engaging with online and offline content, and through assessments which develop students¿ understanding and capabilities.


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INF6580 Libraries, Information and Society (distance learning)

AUT SEM Credits 15

Aims

The course aims to provide an introduction to the role and value of libraries and information in society and to make students aware of the key issues and constraints which affect the ethical management and delivery of library and information services.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to: 1.develop a cri cal awareness of the role and value of public, academic, and workplace libraries, and an

understanding of the generic and professional skills required to deliver these services; 2.understand the library, informa on and knowledge sector, and the informa on society and libraries role within

it; 3.recognise some of the key ethical principles and values which underpin the library and informa on profession; 4.iden fy the key issues which affect the management and delivery of library and informa on services and

evaluate the librarians responses to them.

Description

This module provides an overview of the role of library and information services (LIS) in contemporary society and introduces students to public policy issues and their implications for the provision of LIS. Students are introduced to current practices and contemporary concerns in academic, national, public and special/workplace libraries and encouraged to develop an awareness of the social, economic, political and cultural environment in which LIS operate. With a core focus on information ethics, it examines the importance of users in the design and management of LIS, and aims to develop a critical awareness of the role of LIS in contemporary society.


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INF6840 Archives and Records Management

SPR SEM Credits 15

Aims

This module prepares students for roles within archives and records management, with a stress on archives. Students will develop knowledge and awareness of key theories and practices in archives and records management. The module introduces students to some of the principal issues surrounding the provision of archives and records management services and the challenges of meeting user needs within an organisational context. The module content will cover print and digital records, and a wide range of archival material.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate:1.The ability to apply and relate their knowledge of theories and concepts in selected areas of archives and records management as outlined in the

curriculum, to working prac ce.2.The ability to relate conceptual debates about the social role of the archive and its ethical challenges to prac ce.3.The ability to apply their cri cal and analy cal skills to evaluate archives

and records management services.4.The ability to make cri cal assessments of relevant content for archives and records schemes.5.The ability to understand the importance of users and other stakeholders when

developing and managing archives and records 6.The ability to iden fy and develop good prac ce policies in archives and records management.7.Research skills rela ng to archives, records and special collec ons

Description

This module prepares students for roles within archives and records management, with a stress on archives. Students will develop knowledge and awareness of key theories and practices in archives and records management. The module introduces students to some of the principal issues surrounding the provision of archives and records management services and the challenges of meeting user needs within an organisational context. The module content will cover print and digital records, and a wide range of archival material. Teaching methods include visits and practicals


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