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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1049

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Study Method
100% online

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Course ID
173954

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Unit Value
4.5

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UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes

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Duration
10 weeks

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Availability/Timetable(s)
Study Period 1
Study Period 4

Course aim

To provide a general understanding of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and to develop skills in the use of software, focusing on obtaining relevant skills for students to use ICT effectively during their studies at the university and in future workplaces.

Course content

The course will cover Information and Communications Technology (ICT) used in university studies and the workplace, focusing on Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The course will develop skills in digital communications and presentation, in document layout and page design, and in data organisation. In addition, the course will cover the ethical use and impact of computer technologies.

Textbooks

Lambert, J & Frye, C 2022, Microsoft Office Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365), 1st, Microsoft Press, United States

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online 10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Presentation, Reflection, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation

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