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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description This course aims to broaden the student’s computer literacy skills through the use of current Microsoft Office suite providing the students with increased competence, productivity, and credibility in any business environment. Emphasis is on word processing, spreadsheets and presentations working with: Word, Excel and Power Point. Students should master to an advanced level on how to use the applications in the MS Office suite and how to transfer data from one application to another. After course completion, students will be able to use these programs to their full capacity for both business and personal use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop a working knowledge of an integrated software suite. 2. Demonstrate marketable skills for enhanced employment opportunities. Create complex documents by adding components such as, customized lists, tables, charts, graphics and macros. 3. Describe proper computer techniques for designing and producing various types of documents 4. Learn the mail merge function to merge variable information into a standard document and create envelopes and mailing labels. 5. Develop the skills necessary to create macros, audit and analyze worksheet data, incorporate multiple data sources, import and export data, and share data with other applications. 6. Create and format spreadsheets, save time with Excel’s table and list management features, including AutoFilter and Automatic Subtotals. Create and use interactive PivotTables, and lookup tables to summarize and retrieve sets of data on the fly. 7. Create professional, high-impact presentations. Customize your presentation with colour, texture, animation schemes, slide templates and slide transitions. 8. Manipulate data from one software application to various other applications within the integrated suite. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Develop a working knowledge of an integrated software packageComplex documents creationTechniques for document designMail MergeMacro developmentImport and export dataAdvanced functionality in spreadsheetsMastering presentation skills | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
EC | BSc in Enterprise Computing |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
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