Module Details
| Module Code: |
INFO6017 |
| Title: |
Information Technology
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Long Title:
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Information Technology
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2020/21 ( January 2021 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4820 - Information Systems
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| Module Description: |
This module is an introduction to the practical elements of information technology. It covers
computer hardware and the software packages of word-processing, spreadsheets and
presentations. The use of e-mail and the internet is also covered.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Identify and describe the components of IT infrastructure. |
| LO2 |
Create, manage and organise files, folders and backup files. |
| LO3 |
Create a complex range of business documents using a word processing package. |
| LO4 |
Create spreadsheets for basic financial and business applications. |
| LO5 |
Create presentations using appropriate software. |
| 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).
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| none |
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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| none |
| Indicative Content |
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Basic concepts of Information Technology
Hardware, software, memory, storage, networks, IT and society, IT security, potential areas of risk.
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Using the Computer and Managing Files
Windows environment, managing and organising files and folders, renaming, saving, finding, deleting files and folders. Network drives. Printing.
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Information and Communication
Use of internet browsers, search engines, URLs, e-mail, attachments, address books.
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Word Processing
Formatting and editing of documents, Word tools, layout, graphics, tables, mail merge, templates.
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Presentation
Creation of slide shows, colour design and background, slide layouts, graphics, charts, objects, diagrams, multimedia.
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Spreadsheets
Creation of spreadsheets, formatting, use of absolute and relative formulas, functions, data sorting, multiple sheets, use of graphs/charts.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer Lab based instruction |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student Study and directed learning |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student Study and directed learning |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Computer Lab |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Joan Lambert, Curtis Frye. (2019), Microsoft Office 2019 Step by Step, 1st. Pearson, https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/store/microsoft-office-2019-step-by-step-9781509305988, [ISBN: 978-1-5093-05].
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Stair/Reynolds. (2018), Fundamentals of Information Systems, 9th. https://www.cengagebrain.co.uk/shop/isbn/9781337097536, [ISBN: 1-337-09753-].
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Carmine Gallo. (2016), The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience Paperback – August 15, 2016, 1st. McGraw-Hill Education, https://www.amazon.com/Presentation-Secrets-Steve-Jobs-Insanely/dp/125983588X/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=, [ISBN: 978-125983588].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Microsoft Office,
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Website, Free Microsoft Tutorials - GCF Global,
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