Module Details

Module Code: INFO6015
Title: IT in Communications
Long Title: IT in Communictions
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4820 - Information Systems
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: Utilisation of the internet, electronic databases and software packages and programs to generate reports, produce presentations, analyse and present data.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Manipulate formulae and functions for spreadsheets, derive visual interpretations of information and design a graphical presentation on any topic.
LO2 Develop and manage databases.
LO3 Demonstrate a competency in utilising the internet as a resource for production of literature reviews on various projects.
LO4 Utilise academic databases such as Science Direct and EBSCOhost to compile a database of peer review journal papers on selected topics.
LO5 Produce reports on engineering topics which are structured, defined and concise.
LO6 Produce and present presentations on engineering topics displaying good presentation skills.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Information Technology and the Internet
Introduction to the Web: Search engines, engineering web sites, academic databases such as Science Direct and EBSCOhost.
Structure of Engineering Reports
Executive summary, table of contents, introduction, aims and objectives, conclusions.
Editing of Reports
Text formatting, page formatting, editing and proofing, tables, figures, tabs and indents, templates.
Spreadsheets and Graphics
Creating spreadsheets, formulae, charts, macros, filtering information, templates, Visual Basic.
Databases
Designing, creating and querying the database, creating a form, producing a report, creating tables.
Presenting Data
Layout of slides, templates, formatting, slide shows, handouts, and printing.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Produce engineering report
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 4,6
Assessment Description
Produce and present PowerPoint slide show
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Create spreadsheets and charts
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Advanced spreadsheets, graphs, functions / formulas, macros & databases
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Computer Laboratory based lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Tutorial Contact Computer Laboratory based tutorial Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of module material; assignment research; assignment work Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Computer Laboratory based lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed learning of module content Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Computer Laboratoy based lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of module material; assignment research; assignment work Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Curtis Frye. (2015), Microsoft Excel 2016: Step by Step., 1st. Microsoft Press, Washington, [ISBN: 9780735698802].
  • Joan Lambert. (2015), Microsoft Word 2016: Step by Step., 1st. Microsoft Press, Washington, [ISBN: 9780735697775].
  • Joan Lambert. (2015), Microsoft Powerpoint 2016: Step by Step, 1st. Microsoft Press, Washington, [ISBN: 9780735697799].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 2 Elective
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 2 Elective
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 2 Elective