ITEC104 Course Outline
Semester 1, 2009
Convenor and Lecturer: Anthony Tsui
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Students should read this unit outline carefully at the start of semester. It contains important information about the unit. If anything in it is unclear, please consult one of the teaching staff in the unit.
About This Unit
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is an internationally recognised qualification in Information Technology. The ITEC104 course is designed as a flexible and practical way of developing a strong foundation in basic computer skills.
ITEC104 emphases the development of problem solving skills by using a range of widely used office software applications. During the semester you will complete seven information technology modules with integrated practical assignments. Modules include: Basic Concepts of Information Technology, Using a Computer and Managing Files, Internet and Electronic Mail, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases and Presentations.
Topic List
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Week |
Topic |
Reading |
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|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Basic Concepts of IT |
Module 1 |
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2 |
Using the Computer and Managing Files |
Module 2 |
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3 |
The Internet |
Module 7 |
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4 |
Electronic Mail |
Module 7 |
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5 |
Word Processing I |
Module 3 |
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6 |
Word Processing II |
Module 3 |
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7 |
Spreadsheets I |
Module 4 |
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8 |
Spreadsheets II |
Module 4 |
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9 |
Database I |
Module 5 |
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10 |
Database II |
Module 5 |
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11 |
Presentation I |
Module 6 | |
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12 |
Presentation II |
Module 6 | |
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13 |
Class Presentation |
None |
Assessments
| Task | Planned Date | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual Questions | Week 4 | 4% |
| Module Tests (7) | Weeks 2,3,5,7,9,11,12 | 56% |
| Assignment 1A: | Due Week 8 | 20% |
| Assignment 2A: | Due Week 12 | 20% |
Note : The Class Presentation will not be an assessable component. Students will be encouraged to share their presentations with the class.
Required and Recommended Texts
The textbook for ITEC104 this semester is:
- Cheryl Price and Julia Wix, International Computer Driving Licence, Volume 1 and Volume 2, 2004. ISBN 1-877364-76-2
Enquires: atsui@ics.mq.edu.au