Module Details

Module Code: BUSS H1317
Module Title: Business Applications 1
Title: Business Applications 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Dara McHugh
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop the essential information technology skills for supporting the students' needs in other business subjects. Students will learn the Windows environment, file management and email, as well as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. A further aim will be to integrate communication skills into the Powerpoint application, requiring students to make a presention to a professional standard.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Utilise the main features of an operating system
LO2 Utilise the main features of the college email system
LO3 Perform a range of spreadsheet functions to an intermediate level
LO4 Perform a range of word processing functions to an intermediate level
LO5 Create and make professional presentations
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
File Management (5%)
Introduction to the Windows environment and the college network drives; using Windows Explorer and My Computer for working with files and folders, including saving, copying, moving, renaming, and deleting
Email (5%)
Introduction to college email system; creating, retrieving and reading mail; replying to, forwarding and deleting mail; signatures and attachments; creating and using address books and distribution lists; using the calendar; email etiquette
Microsoft Excel (35%)
Introduction to spreadsheets; spreadsheet formulas; spreadsheet functions; formatting cells as numbers, text, currency etc; formatting worksheets for clear presentation; sorting and filtering spreadsheet data; introduction to IF functions; introduction to statistical functions; pivot tables; inserting, deleting and formatting cells, rows and columns; fill-in series; headers and footers; page layout and setting print area; spreadsheet charts;
Microsoft Word (35%)
Introduction to Microsoft Word; creating and saving documents; printing documents; editing and formatting text; formatting paragraphs; laying out a document-margins, orientation, columns, page background; inserting headers and footers; replacing text; using comments, symbols, equations and text boxes; check spelling and grammar; using bullets and numbering; inserting and formatting tables; sorting data; working with columns; creating, formatting and managing illustrations (images, shapes, SmartArt and Charts);
Microsoft PowerPoint (20%)
Introduction to PowerPoint; creating and saving presentations; printing presentations; designing presentations; working with text; proofing content; working with pictures and multimedia; working with charts; viewing presentations; sharing presentations; making a professional presentation
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Project70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A combination of some/all of the following: inclass tests and assignments
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 24 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Integrated Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact No Description Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cox, J., and Lambert, J.. (2010), Microsoft Word 2010 Step by Step, Microsoft Press, Redmond, Wash., [ISBN: 978-0-7356-2693-5].
  • Derham, M. and Long, S.. (2003), Computer Tutor version 1, Gill and Macmillan.
  • Dillon, A.. (2010), Step by Step Spreadsheets, 2nd edition. Gill and Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-0-7171-4746-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Wright, H.. (2015), A Quick Guide to better Email, Presentations, Telephone skills, Writing & Grammar, Saugeen, [ISBN: 978-151756656].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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