INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- Course Code
- KL 1090
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr S Middleton
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
This course cannot be taken as part of a graduating curriculum with CS 1001.
Overview
The course follows the syllabus of the European Computer Driving License (ECDL). The subject matter is grouped into 7 modules:
- Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- Using the Computer and Managing Files
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Presentations
- Information and Communication
Structure
The course will be delivered through WebCT, with 3 practicals also delivered by this mode.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 one-and-a-half hour multiple-choice examination (25%) and three 45-minute practical assessments.
Resit: Candidates only resit those components (Multiple Choice examination, practical assessments) which they failed (CAS <9)at first attempt. Multiple-choice examination at resit is one-and-a-half hours (25%); practical assessments are of 45 minutes duration each.