9756 (v.7) Personal Computing 211

Area:

School of Information Systems

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

305458 (v.1) Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The personal computing environment including operating system, application software, utilities, hardware and communications. Emphasis on application software such as database, and spreadsheets. Integrating and enhancing office software through use of macro, scripting and development languages. System development in a personal computer environment.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An understanding of the personal computing environment. Developed skills in the use of Windows applications, particularly Excel and Access, demonstrated by use of VBA. Gained an understanding ofsimple program design

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:

Robertson, L.A. (2000), Simple Program Design. 3rd ed. Australia, Nelson, Thomson Learning.

Unit Texts:

Zak, D. (2001), Visual Basic for Applications, Microsoft. U.S.A., Course Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment One 15%. Assignment Two 25%. Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	UHK SPACE Admiralty Ctr	Trimester 3A	Y