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UO Applied Computer Practices
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COMP 1049
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
173954
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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This course has not been
timetabled for 2025.
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 | ||
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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)
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* 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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Degree this course is offered in
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