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LUBS1150 Information Technology and Communication Skills I

10 creditsClass Size: 565

Module manager: Dr Stephen King
Email: sfk@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

This module is mutually exclusive with

COMP1006Effective Personal Computing
LUBS1151Information Technology and Communication Skills I (part-time

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

To provide a simple, practical introduction to the effective use of information technology which will then be used in subsequent modules offered in the Leeds University Business School and in the world of work.

Syllabus

An introduction to the concepts and terminology of IT; the development of word processing skills for producing reports; basic aspects of the use of both spreadsheet and database programs; presentation software; web page development; the integrated use of word processing and spreadsheets; the use of network resources including the world-wide web, bibliographic databases and electronic mail.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture31.003.00
Independent online learning hours97.00
Private study hours0.00
Total Contact hours3.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

For each 10 credits of study taken, the expectation is that the normal study time (including attendance at lectures and tutorials, self-study and revision) is 100 hours. Daily drop in computer sessions are available during the term. An extensive range of tutorial materials will be provided to enable self-paced learning.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Helpdesk staff are available on a daily basis to discuss progress with students. To provide additional, personalised feedback to students there is an opportunity to attempt all or part of last year's assignment paper and written comments will be provided.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Computer ExerciseCompound document & spreadsheet60.00
Computer ExerciseDatabase, presentation and web page development exercise40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The resit for this module is a 3 hour computer paper.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 06/08/2009

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