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COMP492 Knowledge Management Systems

Updated: 22 May 2012

Unit Information
Additional Information

Credit Points	6
Offering	Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s)	None
Supervised Exam	There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites	candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	COMP292 or COMP592
Notes	None
Combined Units	COMP292 - Knowledge Management Systems
Coordinator(s)	Ashoka Jayawardena (ashoka@turing.une.edu.au)
Unit Description	This unit provides a detailed coverage of knowledge management concepts and methodologies that include knowledge management systems life cycle, knowledge creation, knowledge architecture, knowledge capture, knowledge codification, system testing and development. The knowledge management tools and knowledge portals as well as the notions of knowledge transfer in the E-world will be discussed. COMP492 extends COMP292 with an additional topic on managing knowledge workers. In addition, an extra research essay on a topic chosen by the students is expected. COMP492 students are expected to show a greater level of understanding of the unit material than that required for COMP292.
Materials	Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer	Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.

Assessment

Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.

Learning Outcomes (LO)

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

describe and apply the knowledge management system life cycle;
apply principles and techniques of knowledge codification; and
critically assess the use of knowledge management tools and portals.

Graduate Attributes (GA)

	Attribute	Taught	Assessed	Practised
1	Knowledge of a Discipline The unit conveys a knowledge of knowledge management concepts and techniques.
2	Communication Skills Practised and assessed through the assessments and final examination.
3	Global Perspectives The unit contents reveal a global perspective associated with knowledge, its creation, capture and modeling.
4	Information Literacy This unit involves skills in online learning, literature research and computer skills.
5	Life-Long Learning The research essay assesses the skill of performing independent research activities outside the boundaries of classroom teaching.
6	Problem Solving The unit materials and assignments involve problem solving skills in the design of information systems.
7	Social Responsibility Managing knowledge involves social responsibility and its implications which are embedded in the study of this unit.
8	Team Work Bulletin board helps the students to handle some problems and procedures as a team for better understanding and knowledge enhancement in the area of study.