Module Descriptors
USING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
COIS30564
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Janet Francis
Email: J.Francis@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
  • ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bessant A (2004), Learning to Pass ECDL 4.0 for Office XP, Heinemann, ISBN 43545580X or Office 2000 equivalent
Module Resources
A PC using Windows software
A word-processing package such as MS-Word
A spreadsheet package such as MS-Excel
A database management package such as MS-Access
A presentation software package such as MS PowerPoint
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
A variety of learning strategies will be employed, including lectures (1-n) 1.5, practical and tutorial sessions (1-20) 1.5.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two assignments weighted 40% and 60%.

Assignment one will involve the production of a spreadsheet and a report (40%).

Assignment 2 will involve the creation of a database and associated documentation (50%) and the delivery of a presentation using MS PowerPoint (10%)

Both assignments will cover learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Module Indicative Content
Develop an in-depth knowledge of generic Commercial Software Applications with a primary emphasis on business standard packages for:-

- Word Processing (e.g. MS Word)
- Spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel)
- Database (e.g. MS Access)
- Presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint)