Module Details

Module Code: COMP C1301
Module Title: Computer Applications
Title: Computer Applications
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: John Fogarty
Domains: Business
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the theory of hardware, software and telecommunications. In addition, the student will be introduced to File Management, the college email system, Word Processing and Spreadsheet skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 The learner should be able to build and amend a directory structure in the file system.
LO2 The learner should be able to develop a formatted report using features of Word Processing software.
LO3 The learner should be able to apply features of spreadsheet software to calculate results.
LO4 The learner should be able to utilise presentation software to make a presentation.
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
No indicative content
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 0
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Indicative: Formative assessment of L01
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Indicative: Assessment of completion of excel analysis of survey data. This will be an Excel file with detailed analysis.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Indicative: Assessment of completion of a Word report on Excel findings.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Indicative: Assessment of use of presentation software and presenting skills.
No 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.
Reassessment Description
The learner will be examined on the elements of the module.

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
Practicals Contact Practical IT classes embracing an integrated IT project. The module is integrated with a matching assignment with Quantitative techniques. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Learners will practice using the features of the relevant software. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Irv Englander. (2014), The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software, and Networking, Wiley, p.696, [ISBN: 1118322630].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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