Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts (Volume 3 page 84)
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Credit points: 16.7 2nd and 3rd years.
Coordinator: To be advised.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 121-230/330 Microcomputer Applications for Arts Students or 104-399 Scientific Techniques and Computer Applications in Archaeology.
Contact: Lecture (1 hour) and laboratory session (2 hours) per week
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
Students completing this subject should:
- gain an understanding of how to access and retrieve information from the Internet
- be familiar with the various resources available on the Internet in at least one of their chosen focus areas
- gain experience in the use of electronic mail, and participating in discussion groups
- acquire advanced skills in the manipulation and display of data relevant to at least one of their chosen focus areas
- have enhanced research and problem-solving skills.
Content:
The subject will familiarise students with accessing and acquiring information from the various types of resources available on computers, both local and international, that are attached to the Internet. It will also include advanced techniques for the manipulation and display of data on a computer.
Assessment:
Two computer-based research projects (100%) totalling not more than 5,000 words.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts (Volume 3 page 84)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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