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306837 (v.2) Information Technology 061


 

Area:

Curtin Sarawak

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Aims to equip students with the necessary ICT skills and expose them to the available learning technologies that will assist them in their study life in the University and later on in their work. The two main foci of study are the acquisition of ICT skills and the integration of such skills in accessing, retrieving, analysing, evaluating and presenting information for the purpose of completing academic assignments.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this unit students should have - Understood the fundamentals of computer organization, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) and Multimedia. Be able to apply word processing, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentation applicationsto create documents and make presentations. Be familiar with the terminologies used in ICT at the degree level. Be aware of the ethical issues related to the use of computer and the internet. Be able to work in groups to identify and solve problems.

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:

Anderson, D. n.d. The PC Technology Guide, Available [Online]http://www.pctechguide.com. Capron, H.L. (1998) Computers: Tools for an Information Age, Addison-Wesley. Shelly, G. (2000) Discovering Computers 2000: Concepts for a Connected World, Course Technology, Massachusetts. Skelton, S. et al. (2000) Inside Computers: An In Depth Guide, Available [Online]http://www.thinkquest.org/C006208/data/index.php

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Application Project 10%. Class Participation (Lab, practical and group discussion) 10%. Final Examination 40%. Group Assignment 10%. Mid-Term Examination 10%. Practical Examination (MS Word) 10%. Practical Examination (MS Excel) 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 29999 Information Technology not elsewhere classified

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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