57137 People Information and Knowledge

6cp
Graduate subject – Information Management – 400 level – Master of Design (Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building)

This subject begins with an examination of the fundamental philosophy of information and knowledge relevant to the areas of information management, knowledge management and information design. It also serves as an introduction to frameworks for exploring and analysing people's information behaviour, providing the range of understandings necessary for user-centred information design and management. Students develop a detailed understanding of a range of theoretical approaches to understanding the relationship between people, information and knowledge. The subject introduces the concepts of information ecologies and communities of practice as part of the skill set for working with and understanding the implications of people's needing, using and adding value to information. These concepts draw on multidisciplinary theories articulated within the social, cognitive, management and computing sciences.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.hss.uts.edu.au/subject_descriptions/57137.pdf

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $624.50
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,070.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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