Module Descriptors
ESSENTIAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
XCOM41126
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
10 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 56
Total Learning Hours: 80
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 35%
- CLASS-TEST - SECOND CLASS TEST weighted at 35%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
One PC per student.
Licensed copies of appropriate software packages (e.g. Word, Netscape, Powerpoint, Access, Excel, Simeon)
Licensed copies of appropriate software packages (e.g. Word, Netscape, Powerpoint, Access, Excel, Simeon)
Module Texts
Essential:
Appropriate software handouts/manuals
Recent PC magazines/journals
Additional:
Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, Tim Duffy, Prentice Hall 2000
Appropriate software handouts/manuals
Recent PC magazines/journals
Additional:
Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, Tim Duffy, Prentice Hall 2000
Module Indicative Content
This module is intended to allow you the opportunity to gain skills in practical usage of a selection of widely-used IT packages (e.g. Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Electronic Presentations) which may be of use in supporting your other studies. The features and facilities of each package will be studied to enable you to recognise which software is appropriate for a specific task.
During the essentially practical sessions, the following topics will be addressed: virus problems and methods of safeguarding against infection, sharing of data between the different packages, choosing the appropriate software, consideration of the use of such software in business and in industry.
During the essentially practical sessions, the following topics will be addressed: virus problems and methods of safeguarding against infection, sharing of data between the different packages, choosing the appropriate software, consideration of the use of such software in business and in industry.
Module Assessment
A CLASS-TEST length 1.5 HOUR(S) weighted at 35%.
A CLASS-TEST - SECOND CLASS TEST length 1.5 HOUR(S) weighted at 35%.
A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%.
@CT1 - EXCEL CLASS TEST
CT2 - ACCESS CLASS TEST
A CLASS-TEST - SECOND CLASS TEST length 1.5 HOUR(S) weighted at 35%.
A ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%.
@CT1 - EXCEL CLASS TEST
CT2 - ACCESS CLASS TEST
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework 100%
1. Word processed Report (30%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a)
2. Excel Timed Test (35%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a)
3. Access Assignment (35%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a)
1. Word processed Report (30%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a)
2. Excel Timed Test (35%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a)
3. Access Assignment (35%) (Learning outcomes 1-3, a)
Module Learning Outcome
1. Use taught business/IT packages effectively and efficiently
2. Show knowledge of some of the uses of the software in business and industry
3. Select appropriate software for a particular situation
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Information Technology
2. Show knowledge of some of the uses of the software in business and industry
3. Select appropriate software for a particular situation
This module will also give you opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
(a) Information Technology
Module Learning Strategies
This is a very practical course.
Teaching: Each new topic will be introduced within the practical sessions, this will be followed by hands-on practicals.
Learning: resource-based, student-centered learning, via practical sessions, computer based tutorials and supporting documentation.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Information technology
Teaching: Each new topic will be introduced within the practical sessions, this will be followed by hands-on practicals.
Learning: resource-based, student-centered learning, via practical sessions, computer based tutorials and supporting documentation.
Within this module you will be introduced to and/or be able to develop your
- Intellectual skills
- Information technology