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. |
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: | 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. |
Field of Education: | 20100 Computer Science (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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