303140 (v.1) WASM Engineering Computing 132

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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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y