Module Descriptors
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS FOR THE EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE
MATH40196
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 45%
- CLASS-TEST - SECOND CLASS TEST weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 5%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Class Test 1, 1.5 hours, 45% (Learning outcomes 1,2,3(a), 3(b), 3(e))
2. Class Test 2, 1.5 hours, 50% (Learning outcomes 3(c), 3(d))
3. Coursework 5% (Learning outcome 4)
2. Class Test 2, 1.5 hours, 50% (Learning outcomes 3(c), 3(d))
3. Coursework 5% (Learning outcome 4)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Course textbook i.e. compulsory purchase
ECDL4 The Complete Coursebook for Microsoft Office 2003, B Munnelly & P. Holden, Prentice Hall 2005, 013196431-3
n.b. Versions of this book differ according to differing versions of software. Ensure that you reference the version appropriate to the software being used.
ECDL4 The Complete Coursebook for Microsoft Office 2003, B Munnelly & P. Holden, Prentice Hall 2005, 013196431-3
n.b. Versions of this book differ according to differing versions of software. Ensure that you reference the version appropriate to the software being used.
Module Resources
One computer per student.
A whole range of IT applications, for example Windows Explorer (file management) Word (word-processor), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (database), Powerpoint (presentation package), MS Outlook (email communication), Internet Explorer (internet browser).
A whole range of IT applications, for example Windows Explorer (file management) Word (word-processor), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (database), Powerpoint (presentation package), MS Outlook (email communication), Internet Explorer (internet browser).
Module Learning Strategies
Delivery will be via 3 hours of practical/lab workshops split into one 2 hour and 1 one hour class. Some topics, in particular those not requiring practical skills e.g. Basic Concepts of IT, will be entirely covered by directed independent study.
THIS MODULE WILL NORMALLY RUN IN SEMESTER 2
THIS MODULE WILL NORMALLY RUN IN SEMESTER 2
Module Indicative Content
Basic Concepts of Information Technology:
Physical make-up of a PC, basic understanding of data storage and memory, the context of software in society and use of information networks. Potential health effects of PCs and awareness of security and legal issues associated with computers.
Using the Computer and Managing Files:
Operating the desktop environment. Working with icons and manipulating windows. Managing and organising files. Using search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities.
Word Processing:
Basic operations associated with creating and formatting a word processed document. Using more advanced features such as creating standard tables, including pictures and images, importing objects and using mail merge tools.
Spreadsheets:
Basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet including mathematical and logical operations using basic formulae and functions.Using some of the more advanced features such as importing objects and creating graphs and charts.
Database:
Designing and planning a simple database. Ability to retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools. Creating and modifying reports.
Presentation:
Basic operations such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. Ability to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations. Including graphics, charts and various slide show effects in a presentation.
Information and Communication:
Using a browser and search engine to undertake a Web search. Bookmarking and printing search results and Web pages. Using electronic mail to send and receive messages. Attaching documents or files to a message. Organising and managing message folders.
Physical make-up of a PC, basic understanding of data storage and memory, the context of software in society and use of information networks. Potential health effects of PCs and awareness of security and legal issues associated with computers.
Using the Computer and Managing Files:
Operating the desktop environment. Working with icons and manipulating windows. Managing and organising files. Using search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities.
Word Processing:
Basic operations associated with creating and formatting a word processed document. Using more advanced features such as creating standard tables, including pictures and images, importing objects and using mail merge tools.
Spreadsheets:
Basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet including mathematical and logical operations using basic formulae and functions.Using some of the more advanced features such as importing objects and creating graphs and charts.
Database:
Designing and planning a simple database. Ability to retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools. Creating and modifying reports.
Presentation:
Basic operations such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. Ability to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations. Including graphics, charts and various slide show effects in a presentation.
Information and Communication:
Using a browser and search engine to undertake a Web search. Bookmarking and printing search results and Web pages. Using electronic mail to send and receive messages. Attaching documents or files to a message. Organising and managing message folders.