Module Descriptors
COMPUTING SKILLS (E-LEARNING)
COSE70521
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
0 credits
Contact
Leader: Nicholas Shulver
Email: N.A.Shulver@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 0
Independent Study Hours: 0
Total Learning Hours: 0
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Use of e-books from the ebrary for MS Excel and MS Access
For other texts refer to module website.
For other texts refer to module website.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
On-line materials will exemplify topical issues and best practice case studies.
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Appropriate software applications for software engineering will be used.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
The practical nature of the module is emphasised by the provision of practical portfolio tasks and an assignment which reflects all the elements of the module.
Appropriate software applications for software engineering will be used.
On-line, telephone and email support will be provided as necessary.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your:
- Intellectual skills
- Problem solving
- Personal skills for Lifelong Learning
Module Indicative Content
Students will have participated in an online induction where they will learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the study of this module and others on the award.
It is most suitable for people with little or no programming experience. It covers all the essentials of good program design, including the use of iteration, selection, sequence, functions and abstraction. An introduction to basic computing through MS Access and MS Excel is covered throughout the module within the context of the MS Office environment.
MS Access offers opportunities to understand database technology.
MS Excel offers the opportunity to study basic programming through Visual Basic Applications (VBA) while using spreadsheet technology
Further study of programming is achieved with the use of the Java programming language.
The module also includes elements of study skills for help in preparing the portfolio for assessment but also for subsequent modules on the award.
It is most suitable for people with little or no programming experience. It covers all the essentials of good program design, including the use of iteration, selection, sequence, functions and abstraction. An introduction to basic computing through MS Access and MS Excel is covered throughout the module within the context of the MS Office environment.
MS Access offers opportunities to understand database technology.
MS Excel offers the opportunity to study basic programming through Visual Basic Applications (VBA) while using spreadsheet technology
Further study of programming is achieved with the use of the Java programming language.
The module also includes elements of study skills for help in preparing the portfolio for assessment but also for subsequent modules on the award.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment.
A portfolio weighted at 100% (learning outcomes 1 and 2). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
A portfolio weighted at 100% (learning outcomes 1 and 2). A variety of tasks will be undertaken which can be built up into an on-line portfolio. Short tests administered through Blackboard will be used where appropriate.
Module Resources
Access to the library, journals and web-based resources.
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to a PC and Internet connection
MS Excel 2007/MS Access 2007 or later
Java Development Kit and suitable IDE e.g. Eclipse
Module website via Blackboard VLE
Access to a PC and Internet connection
MS Excel 2007/MS Access 2007 or later
Java Development Kit and suitable IDE e.g. Eclipse