Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student is expected to develop a knowledge of the basic concepts and terminology associated with the technology of computers and computer based information systems; the ability to operate a microcomputer and associated peripheral devices; familiarity with the use and application of a range of software packages, and the ability to design and express solutions to simple programming problems.
Synopsis Computer's place in society, nature of computers, internal organisation and functions, input/output and storage devices, data representation; an overview of computer software information system development, algorithms, algorithmic design. Using an IBM PC hardware, DOS, diskettes and files, use of a word processing package, use of an industry standard spreadsheet package, spreadsheet applications, database management applications, use of an industry standard information management package. Distance education students must have access to a microcomputer.
Assessment Assignments: 20% + Examination: 80%