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308523 (v.1) Bus 107 - Intro to Computing


 

Area:

Curtin Business School

Credits:

25.0

Syllabus:

The nature and role of information technology in society. The application of office software skills.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - A broad understanding of computers. Skills in the main applications of computers.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Capron, H.L., (2000), Computers - Tools for an Information Age, 7th ed., NY, Prentice Hall. Grauer, R.T. and Barber, M., (2000), Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, Vol 1, Revised Printing, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Computer Lab Work 5%. Database 10%. Examination 50%. Mid-Semester Theory Test 10%. Participation 5%. Spreadsheet 10%. Word Processing 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10103 Statistics

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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