Units
Computing
Unit code: QCF100
Contact hours: 5
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
The use of computers is prevalent in Australia for every study area. The aim of the unit is for international students to develop computing skills to prepare for successful undergraduate studies in an Australian university.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 13TP1 | Yes |
| 2013 13TP2 | Yes |
| 2013 13TP3 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - 13 Week Teaching Period - 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The use of computers is prevalent in Australian universities for every study area. International students need to develop computing skills such as word processing, presentations and spreadsheets in order to access, organise and present information both within QUT and in the wider learning environment.
Aims
This unit will provide students with the necessary computing skills for successful completion of undergraduate studies in an Australian university.
Objectives
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
1. Apply a critical and analytical approach to information gathering and solve problems relating to audio - visual presentations (FGC4)
2. Use a range of commercial software packages to retrieve, manipulate and present information required in a tertiary instutution (FGC3)
3. Further develop the capability to work independently (FGC5)
Key: Foundation Graduate Capabilities
FGC 1: Effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes
FGC 2: Knowledge pertinent to a range of subject areaa
FGC 3: Skills appropriate to a range of subject areas at the level of entry to the degree
FGC 4: Critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving for academic and real world contexts
FGC 5: The ability to work independently and collaboratively
FGC 6: Social and ethical responsibility
Content
Week 1: Introduction to the Unit
Week 2: Microsoft Windows and Office fundamentals
Week 3: Microsoft PowerPoint
Week 4: Online Literacy and Referencing
Weeks 5 to 9: Microsoft Word
Weeks 10 - 12: Microsoft Excel
Week 13: Revision/Final Exam
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit consists of 5 hours per week and will involve teaching sessions, hands-on workshops in computer laboratories and discussions. Outside scheduled class times, students will have access to tutors during consultation hours, by appointment and by email. Supplementary resources can be accessed via the subject Blackboard site.
Late Assignment Policy
Students will be penalised for the late submission of assignments. Refer to the Foundation Course Guide for details.
Review of Grades or Academic Rulings
For rules on how to apply for a review of grade, refer to the Foundation Course Guide.
Consultation
The teacher will be available for consultation from Week 2. Times will be advised in class and will also be displayed in a schedule at Reception.
Exam Timetable
The exam timetable will be displayed on the Noticeboard on Level 3 by Week 11.
Assessment
Types of Assessment
In this unit, students will be assessed through formative and summative assessment.
Formative assessment items are used to provide feedback to students to assist with their progress and do not count towards final result. This assessment may be done in class time.
Summative assessment is any assessment item which is included in the calculation of your grade.
This unit may require students to submit their assessment items through SafeAssign.
Please refer to the Week 1 document for this unit.
Assessment name:
Computing Skills Task 1
Description:
Formative: Complete Microsoft Windows and Office tasks and email to teacher using correct techniques including screen shots and attachments
Relates to objectives:
3
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 4
Assessment name:
Computing Skills Task 2
Description:
Summative: Complete tasks to demonstrate your proficiency in MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
Relates to objectives:
3,4.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 7
Assessment name:
Report Formatting
Description:
Summative: Format a report using accepted techniques; research and reference an internet article relevant to the report topic
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3.
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 9
Assessment name:
Final Exam
Description:
Summative: Complete a multiple choice quiz and several Microsoft Word and Excel tasks.
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 13
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
References
Resource materials are provided on the subject Blackboard site.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 14-Mar-2013
