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MC198 Information Management
| Credits: 10 |
Convenor: Dr. D. Kuske |
Semester: 1 |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Assessment: |
Continual assessment: 100% |
Examination: 0% |
| Lectures: |
4 |
Problem Classes: |
none |
| Tutorials: |
none |
Private Study: |
47 |
| Labs: |
24 |
Seminars: |
none |
| Project: |
none |
Other: |
none |
| Surgeries: |
none |
Total: |
75 |
Explanation of Pre-requisites
For the spreadsheet component of the course, it is assumed that
students have the basic mathematical skills that would be acquired
by taking GCSE Mathematics or equivalent.
Experience with computers is NOT a prerequisite for this module, it is
not presumed that one has any prior knowledge of computers.
Course Description
The use of Information Technology has become routine in the modern work
environment. Students of all disciplines can benefit from learning to
work effectively with computers.
The course provides a practical introduction to managing and processing
information on a computer.
Aims
The course aims to teach the use of the computer
as a tool and focuses on two of the most successful office applications:
the word processor and the spreadsheet. The full scope of these packages
is explored and practical skills are developed through a series of
laboratory worksheets.
Objectives
- To gain the basic skills required to use a computer and to understand
the operating system presented by Windows;
- to learn how to use a word processor to prepare documents to a
high standard;
- to learn the basic principles of a spreadsheet; how to prepare a
simple spreadsheet using formulae and charts; how to tackle more complex
calculations;
- to learn some of the more advanced features of a spreadsheet;
how to use the database functions and logical formulae to develop more
advanced applications.
Transferable Skills
- A level of computer literacy which should be of benefit to any
employer;
- the understanding needed to exploit the full potential of common
computer packages and to achieve results of a professional standard.
Syllabus
Operating systems and Windows.
Document preparation and word processing in Microsoft Word:
formatting, layout, styles, sectioning, tables, etc.
Storage, analysis and presentation of data using Microsoft
Excel: formulae and calculation; charts; databases; applications.
[Note: There is no recommended reading for this module -- comprehensive
instructions for the practical work will be supplied]
Details of Assessment
The module is examined entirely by continual assessment.
A selection of the weekly exercises are handed in for marking.
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Author: S. J. Ambler, tel: +44 (0)116 252 3884
Last updated: 2001-09-20
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