Students are expected to attend IT practical sessions and 'learn through doing'. The lecture's role will be to demonstrate and guide the student on the various applications that are relevant to the completion of the module. Practical agricultural examples of how word processing, data management and presentation tools can be applied to agriculture will form the basis of the delivery.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to provide learners with the basic concepts of word processing, data management using spreadsheets and presenting data to peers. The student will also learn about the application of GIS to agriculture as well as the use of other agricultural IT packages.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Apply best practices in file management when creating and storing files
LO2
Produce effective documentation using a word processor and spreadsheets in a timely manner
LO3
Use a presentation authoring tool to create a customised presentation with multimedia elements
LO4
Have a good introductory knowledge of GIS, GPS and agricultural applications on mobile and PC
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
File Management
• Introduction to data storage and management
• Using basic cloud tools
Word Processing and Spreadsheets
• Introduction to word processing
• Introduction to spreadsheets
Research Methods and presentations
• Introduction to Powerpoint and Keynote
• Integration of Word processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
GIS, GPS & AutoCAD
• Introduction to databases
• Introducing GIS and GPS and their application in agriculture
• Introducing the use of CAD in conjunction with GIS and GPS
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Students are also required to submit projects consisting of labs completed throughout the year in each of the tools used to form part of their continuous assessment and learning processes.
1,2,3,4
70.00
n/a
Project
Research and prepare a specific topic, agreed with class tutor, and create a presentation using a recognized presentation tool.
1,2,3,4
30.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment