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Sample subject outline - 13 Week Teaching Period - 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

It is important when studying at university to have the computing skills necessary for accessing, organising and presenting information and knowledge of the university computing facilities, services, procedures and culture. As these skills are needed at the beginning of university study, this is an introductory subject encompassing Windows, Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint to provide students with these skills.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide students with the basic computing skills for successful completion of their university study.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of computer software. (UCGC 3)

2. Demonstrate online literacy, referencing and researching information on line. (UCGC 3)

3. Develop computing skills with associated knowledge, understanding, attitudes, decision-making and problem-solving skills. (UCGC 4)

4. Use the computer responsibly to gather, store, retrieve, use and communicate. (UCGC 5)

5. Use computer software and functions efficiently to improve your assignment preparation and presentation. (UCGC 1)

Key: University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation Graduate Capabilities
UCGC 1: Effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes
UCGC 2: Knowledge pertinent to a range of subject areas
UCGC 3: Skills appropriate to a range of subject areas at the level of entry to the degree
UCGC 4: Developing critical, creative, reflective and analytical thinking and effective problem solving for academic and real world contexts
UCGC 5: The ability to work independently and collaboratively
UCGC 6: Social and ethical responsibility

Content

Weekly Topics

Week 1
Introduction to Microsoft Office and Word

Week 2
Microsoft Word

Week 3
Library tutorials and referencing

Week 4
Microsoft PowerPoint

Week 5 and 6
Microsoft Excel

Week 6
Introduction to Microsoft Word

Week 7, 8 and 9
Microsoft Word and Report Writing

Week 10
Advanced Microsoft Excel

Week 11
Advanced PowerPoint and Presentation Skills

Week 12
Group PowerPoint Presentations

Week 13
integration between Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The unit consists of three hours per week which include a combination of individual and group activities. This unit will involve hands-on workshops and tutorial sessions.

In order to succeed in this subject, you are expected to attend all classes, to participate actively in class discussions, to complete all in class activities, homework and submit work by the due dates and to complete all set assessment tasks.

Students' participation in all sessions is mandatory.

Late Assignment Policy
Students will be penalised for the late submission of assignments. Refer to the University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation Course Guide for details.

Review of Grades or Academic Rulings
For rules on how to apply for a review of grade, refer to the University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation Course Guide.

Consultation
The teacher will be available for consultation from Week 2. Times will be advised in class, posted on Blackboard and will also be displayed in a schedule at Reception on Level 3.

Assessment

Types of assessment
In this unit you 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 marks. This assessment could be done in class.

Summative assessment items count towards the final grade for this subject.

There are three summative assessment items:

1. Oral Presentation
2. Written Report
3. Final Exam

This unit may require students to submit their assessment items through SafeAssign.
Please refer to the Week 1 document for this unit.

Assessment name: Weekly Tasks
Description: Formative
Relates to objectives: 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Weekly

Assessment name: Report
Description: Summative
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 9

Assessment name: PowerPoint Presentation
Description: Summative
Relates to objectives: 2, 3, 4 and 5
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Week 12

Assessment name: Final Exam
Description: Summative
Relates to objectives: 1 and 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Week (Week 14)

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
Please refer to the Blackboard Site for further information.

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