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
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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. |
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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 |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment One 15%. Assignment Two 25%. Examination 60%. 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
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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