Introduction to business computing
D Foott
6 points * 4 hours per week * First semester * Caulfield
Introduction to computer systems and the different roles which individuals play in the computer industry. Computer and communications hardware, with an emphasis on office technology. Data: presentation, storage devices and capabilities. Software: types of operating systems, application development, packaged software, turn-key systems. Files and file organisation. Social issues. Quality and the need for standards. Communication standards and Australian telecommunications. Selection and installation of computer systems.
Assessment
Examination: 50% * Practical work: 50%
Recommended texts
Hutchinson S E and Sawyer C S Computers: The users' perspective 3rd edn, Irwin, 1990