Different input and output devices and their uses are also covered. This week we discuss systems software, application software and data organisation. An overview of the systems and application software is given and the role of each with regard to users, each other, and hardware is discussed. The data hierarchy is outlined and data organisations of the traditional file approach and the database approach are explained. The topic for the lecture in week five is telecommunications.
Telecommunications forms an inportant part of most modern day information systems.
Telecommunications concepts including signal types, transmission modes, transmission flow, telecommunications components and communications media are discussed. Network topologies and transmission protocols are also covered. Problem solving and Critical thinking abilities are the focus of the lecture in week 6. This lecture concentrates on the process from identifying a business problem through to the implementation of a solution to that problem. Areas where problems may arise are identified and discussed.