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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Geomatics

451-205 Computer Systems (Geomatics)

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Assoc. Professor M.R. Shortis

Prerequisite/s:

433-141 Computing Fundamentals A or 433-153 Introduction to Computing

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 hours of lectures and 13 hours of tutorial and practice classes

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject the student should:

  • comprehend a range of computer hardware, operating systems and application software applicable to later course work and professional activities;

  • have the skills to effectively use a range of computer operating systems;

  • have an understanding of human computer interaction and ergonomics.

Content:

An introduction to various computer hardware configurations and systems software with an emphasis on the installations available to the Department of Geomatics. Presentation managers, window systems and graphical user interfaces. Physical and cognitive ergonomics.

Assessment:

Not more than two hours of written examinations and tests and not more than the equivalent of 40 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
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