308013 (v.1) Information Technology 011
| Area: | Department of Computing |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to computers. Operating system concepts. Word processing. Spreadsheets. Databases. Graphics and integration of business package features. Data communications. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Be confident with basic PC and keyboard skills. Have developed skills using word processor, spreadsheet, database and graphics software. Have an overview of data communications. |
| 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: | Please note that formal reading exercises are not provided. Students are expected to look at the lecture material and practical exercises and use them as a guide to finding the appropriate sections in the text books. Parsons J.and OJA D. (2000), Computer Concepts 4th Ed.+ Microsoft Access and Excel (Shrinkwrap), Course Technology IN, ISBN: 0170-961-559. |
| Unit Texts: | Please note that formal reading exercises are not provided. Students are expected to look at the lecture material and practical exercises and use them as a guide to finding the appropriate sections in the text books. Parsons J. and OJA D. (2000), Computer Concepts 4th Ed.+ Microsoft Access & Excel (Shrinkwrap), Course Technology IN, ISBN: 0170-961-559. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 20%, Final Examination 50%, Mid Semester Test 20%, Practical Book 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
