INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Code
KL 1090
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Dr S Middleton

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course cannot be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with CS 1001.

Overview

The course follows the syllabus of the European Computer Driving License (ECDL). The subject matter is grouped into 7 modules:

  1. Basic Concepts of Information Technology

  2. Using the Computer and Managing Files

  3. Word Processing

  4. Spreadsheets

  5. Databases

  6. Presentations

  7. Information and Communication

Structure

The course will be delivered through WebCT, with 3 practicals also delivered by this mode.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 one-and-a-half hour multiple-choice examination (25%) and three 45-minute practical assessments.

Resit: Candidates only resit those components (Multiple Choice examination, practical assessments) which they failed (CAS <9)at first attempt. Multiple-choice examination at resit is one-and-a-half hours (25%); practical assessments are of 45 minutes duration each.