Module Descriptors
USING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
COIS30720
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 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)
- Word Processing (e.g. MS Word)
- Spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel)
- Database (e.g. MS Access)
- Presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint)
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment 1 weighted at 40% covering Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 will involve the development of a spreadsheet and a report - first assessment.
Assignment 2 weighted at 60% covering Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 will involve the creation of a database and associated documentation and a short presentation utilising a suitable presentation package - final assessment.
Assignment 2 weighted at 60% covering Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 will involve the creation of a database and associated documentation and a short presentation utilising a suitable presentation package - final assessment.
Module Learning Strategies
A variety of learning strategies will be employed, including 18 hours of lectures and 18 hours of tutorial sessions.
Textbooks and flexible learning materials will be available for all students together with the possible use of reference books. The core material will be delivered in the contact time with the opportunity to gain confidence and competence thorugh practice on carefully graded exercises. Students will also be expected to attempt fruther exercises in their own time.
Textbooks and flexible learning materials will be available for all students together with the possible use of reference books. The core material will be delivered in the contact time with the opportunity to gain confidence and competence thorugh practice on carefully graded exercises. Students will also be expected to attempt fruther exercises in their own time.
Module Texts
Microsoft 2010 Inside Out, E. Bott & C. Siechert, 2010, Microsoft Press, ISBN: 978-0735626898
Pass ECDL Units 1-7, F. R Heathcote, O. H. U. Heathcote, R. P. Richards, 2009, Payne-Gallaway, ISBN: 978-1905292387
Pass ECDL Units 1-7, F. R Heathcote, O. H. U. Heathcote, R. P. Richards, 2009, Payne-Gallaway, ISBN: 978-1905292387
Module Resources
MS Project
MS Outlook
Microsoft Office
The Internet
University electronic book services
MS Outlook
Microsoft Office
The Internet
University electronic book services
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.