Module Details
| Module Code: |
TOUR6023 |
| Title: |
Introduction to IT Skills
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Long Title:
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Introduction to IT Skills
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
8120 - Tourism
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| Module Description: |
This module is an introduction to Information and Communications Technology in the realm of general business environments, combining both theory and practical elements of IT. The module includes an overview of information systems used in industry, the role of system security and evolving telecommunications and social media environment and its impact on organisations. The practical components of this module focuses on creating, editing and constructing business documents and presentations.
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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 the role of various Information Systems pertinent to business environments. |
| LO2 |
Examine the evolving nature of telecommunications and social media and its impact on businesses. |
| LO3 |
Outline the security issues and data privacy measures that impact organisations. |
| LO4 |
Create, edit, enhance and format, a range of Word documents and Excel formulas and charts. |
| LO5 |
Design, edit and create a PowerPoint presentation. |
| 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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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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Information Systems for Business
Identify and examine the fundamentals of IT systems e.g. supply chain management; the role of big data and analysis in business; using social media platforms for engagement with customers and businesses. Industry case studies with a focus on specific niches e.g. tourism and hospitality, culinary arts.
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Telecommunications
Basic telecommunications concepts, 4G technology moving to 5G; connection speeds; mobile device management
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Security and Privacy Issues
Systems security; cyber security and controls; hacking, phishing, ransomware; data protection and GDPR; Social engineering, virus, worms, bugs; VPNs, multifactor authentication, antivirus, biometrics, BYOD risks and benefits. Industry case studies.
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PowerPoint
Adding text, drawing tools, pictures, charts, shapes, notes, slide show, animations, transitions, recording
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Word
Editing and creating word documents e.g. linking contents page to headings; use of spacing, headings, font size, borders, find and replacing, spell check, page numbers, margins, bullets and numbering indents, tables
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Excel
Spreadsheet formulas, functions; printing, saving, editing; headers and footers; adding, deleting, naming and linking worksheets; creating and enhancing charts; sorting spreadsheets; functions (sum, average, max, min, introduction to basic if function)
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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 |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab based instruction |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-Directed Learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based Instruction |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Lab Based Instruction |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self Directed Learning |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| 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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Kenneth C. Laudon and Jane P. Laudon.. (2020), Management information systems : managing the digital firm, Sixteenth edition; Global edition.. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292296562].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Richard Teare, John Bowen, and Seyhmus Baloglu. (2015), What is the current and future impact of social media on hospitality and tourism?, Emerald Publishing Limited, [ISBN: 9781784414634].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Nancy Tsz Yin Cheng, Lawrence Hoc Nang
Fong, Rob Law. (2021), Mobile payment technology in hospitality
and tourism: a critical review through
the lens of demand, supply and policy, International Journal of Contemporary
Hospitality Management, Volume 33, Issue 10.
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website, Data Protection Commission. (2022), Data Protection, Data Protection Commissioner,
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Website, NCSC. (2022), National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC,
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Website, Microsoft. (2022), Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft,
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