306-205 Business Computing

Note

Students may not gain credit for both this subject Business Computing 306-205 and either 615-120 Information Systems or 121-230/330 Microcomputer Applications for Arts Students.

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Subject Description

An introduction to business computing. Lecture topics include: Basic elements of computer hardware and software: central processor, primary and secondary storage, computer networks, operating systems, file management, and application software. Typical applications of computers in business: transaction processing systems, decision support/expert systems; case studies. Practical computing focused on spreadsheets in an MS-DOS environment and word processing software.

Assessment

A 1-hour mid-semester examination (15%); a 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%); four computer-based assignments (20%); constructive participation in tutorials (5%). The assessment in this subject includes practical and theoretical components. An overall pass in each of these components is required to achieve a pass in the subject as a whole.