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:
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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 Assessment
100.00%
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