This course, for
students of the first year, provides an introduction to the personal computer
and to the use of the most common software applications. The lectures are aimed
at presenting the main characteristics of office productivity software tools,
and will be complemented by sessions in the computer lab,where students can
practice using these tools and understand how they can help resolve real-world
problems. This will impart skills that are essential in today's workplace,
given the increasing use of information and communication technology in all the
main employment destinations for graduates of this course. Familiarity with the
main office automation tools will also undoubtedly assist students with the
coursework they will encounter in subsequent years.
Syllabus
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1. Structure and functions of an operating
system (Microsoft Windows), with particular focus on file management and
support for network connections.
2. Producing documents (Microsoft Word): basic
data processing functions, advanced functions for composing complex documents
including text, graphics, tables, ….
3. Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel): basic
functions for processing numerical data, creating relations between data,
graphic presentation of results, what-if analysis, advanced functions
for analysing the information in a database, etc.
Examinations
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There will be a practical test in the computer lab, in
which students must demonstrate their grasp of the topics covered during the
lessons.
Reading list
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A reading list will
be supplied during the course.