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Archived Version 2007 - 2008

Module Title	Introduction to Computing
Module Code	PS154
School	School of Physical Sciences
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Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To achieve competency in basic computer skills, such as file management, virus scan, scanners, printers, digital camera, Email and Internet Browsers.To introduce students to packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage and Coral Draw.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to use the packages listed above.Production of a Laboratory Report using Word and incorporating a graph, table and diagram.Preparation of a written report on the topic in Word.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	12
Tutorials	12
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	51

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SKILLS· Microcomputer fundamentals - CPU, RAM, keyboard, disk drives and printers. Disk and data storage. Management and care of disks. Basic network principles. Operating Systems.SYSTEM SOFTWARE· Basic network operating system. Use of basic operating system commands in a Windows environment. Directories/sub-directories.APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE· The basic applications to be taught are word processing and spreadsheet fundamentals. A graphical package will also be covered as well as Powerpoint and Frontpage.