Module Title:Information Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In No Programmes
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Information technology practicals Practicals Private study
Module Aim: The aims of the module are: (1) to introduce students to information and communication technology.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 to create, edit and print a variety of word processing, database and spreadsheet documents and to prepare a PowerPoint slide presentation;
LO2 to communicate effectively in a modern technical environment;
LO3 to touch type when using a keyboard
LO4 to describe the main features of a computer system and the use of computer software as engineering and communication tools;
LO5 to search the Internet and extract relevant data.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Communication Skills (2 hours lectures, 2 hours practicals)
a) Written communication formats and protocols (letters, memos, reports and graphical presentations). b) Using Email
(2) Computers (4 hours lectures)
(a) Overview of the main components in a computer system. (b) Understanding a computer specification. (c) The file management system.
(3) Typing Skills (12 hours practicals)
(a) Touch typing practice to achieve a target speed of 25 wpm
4) Word Processing Software (8 hours lectures 8 hours practicals)
Title bar, menu bar, Tool bar etc.; Insert, modify and move text, symbols and special characters, Apply and modify text formats and effects, Correct spelling and grammar usage, Enter and format Date and Time, Styles, Paragraph formats, Tabs, Bullets and Numbering, Headers and Footers, Page Formats, Page Numbers, Columns, Layouts, Tables, Printing options, Images / Graphs / Charts, Diagrams, Equations, Mail Merge.
5) Spreadsheet Software (7 hours lectures 7 hours practicals)
Create Spreadsheets, worksheets, Number and Text formats, Using formulae with numbers and cell references, Functions e.g. Sum, Maximum, Minimum, Date, Lookup, If, Average, Trignometrical functions etc., Borders, Alignment, Conditional Formatting, Sorting and Filtering. Creating and modifying Charts. Printing,
6) Presentation Software (3 hours lectures 3 hours practicals)
Create presentations. Insert and edit text-based content, tables, charts and diagrams, pictures, shapes and graphics, objects. Format text based content, pictures, shapes and graphics, slides. Apply animation schemes and slide transitions. Work with templates and slide master. Preview and print slides, outlines, handouts and speaker notes. Set up slide shows.
(7) The Internet (2 hours lectures, 2 hours practicals)
(a) The World Wide Web, URLs, Links and Web browsers. (b) Finding information on the Web.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other No Description 1,2,3,4 30.00 n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation No Description 1,2,3,4,5 70.00 Sem 1 End
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.00
Practicals Every Week 1.00
Estimated Learner Hours Every Week 2.00
Total Hours 4.00