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 computer-based information systems, an understanding of the ways in which computer based information systems support business operations, an understanding of the fundamentals of information systems development and the ability to model a range of business problems using spreadsheet and database application packages on a microcomputer.
Synopsis Computer use in business and society; types of computers and applications; business information systems development; trends and social issues; data communication and networks; internal organisation and functions; the processor, input, output and storage devices; the capture, entry, processing, storage, manipulation and presentation of data. Use of a PC and common business software packages; operating systems - basic structure and capabilities, management of files, application of basic commands; wordprocessing - basic principles and operation; entry and edit, correction procedures, enhancement features and printing options; spreadsheets - concepts and structure, basic rules, commands and functions, use in business; database management systems - concepts and structure, design guidelines, basic rules and commands. Distance educations students must have access to a microcomputer.
Assessment Assignments: 20% + Examination: 80%