Area: | WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Overview of computer and information systems. Input, processing, storage and output hardware. Operating systems. Application software. Communications and connectivity. Software development and programming languages. System development. Database management. Information management. CAD software and applications. Ethics, privacy and security. Advanced topics in computer science. Directions and trends of future developments. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed the ability to deal with Microsoft Office program packages likely to encounter during the remainder of the course. Knowledge of Computer Aided Design programs, computer networks and personal computer hardware can be gained. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Karalus, D., and Brown, B., (1998), Advanced Operations- Spreadsheets. Excel 97 Training Manual, Blue Pond Publishing: St Leonards, NSW. |
Unit Texts: | Karalus, D. and Brown, B., (1998), Advanced Operations-Spreadsheets. Excel 97 Training Manual, Blue Pond Publishing: St Leonards, NSW. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | To pass this unit the student must obtain an overall mark of at least 50% and pass the final examination (50%). Assignments and Class Work 80%, Final Examination 20%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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