Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A focus on developing computing skills using - Microsoft Word, Excel, the Internet and E-mail. Develops word processing competency, confidence in utilising the computer and understanding that the computer is a required tool for mainstream university studies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this units, students will have- Demonstrated the ability to use computers as a tool by developing a working knowledge of computers and familiarity with common computer terms. Accessed and used programs on the hard-drive. Developed word processing skills for essay and report writing. Used formatting to present assignments in an acceptable university format. Used the Internet for research. Used e-mail as a communication tool. Used Excel for experience with spreadsheets and graphing exercises. Developed confidence to experiment with other forms of computer information and literacy, for example the internet, Web CT, SES E-mail. |
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: | Duncan, W., (1985), Computer Awareness (Revised ed), Coghill, Malvern. Pogue, D., (1992), Macs for Dummies, (2nd ed), IDG Books, San Mateo. |
Unit Texts: | Welcome to Computing 011, Aboriginal Bridging Course Workbook, Curtin University, Bentley. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Computer requirements for major essay 15%, E-mail use 15%, Exam 25%, Excel exercises 15%, Internet exercises 10%, Word Processing exercises 20%. This is by grade/mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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