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 103-001 Computer Applications

Note

Formerly available as 121-230 and 103-101. Students who have completed 121-230 or 103-101 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is suitable for students who are inexperienced with computer applications, and for students who have some experience who would like a systematic exposure to current-version computer applications and methods. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Systems and the Bachelor of Computer Science and those students who have passed an introductory level computing subject, including 306-205 Business Computing are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Students from faculties other than Arts wishing to enrol in this subject should seek approval from the Faculty of Arts office.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Michael Arnold

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour laboratory session per week

Subject Description

This subject provides students with the opportunity to develop practical skills, and introduces students to theoretical concepts and issues relating to contemporary computer use. The subject has six goals: to achieve an understanding of personal computers; to provide a basis for an informed decision concerning the suitability of personal computers, and types of software to be used, for particular projects; to develop skills in the use of standard types of software including a word processor, graphics software, a spreadsheet, a database management system, and contemporary operating systems; to acquire skills in problem-solving through the use of specific types of software; to enhance newly acquired skills through exposure to some of the more powerful features of the software; to demonstrate an awareness of controversies and issues related to computing and computer use in contemporary society.

Assessment

Computer assignments equivalent to 2000 words and critical writing totalling 2000 words.

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