UO Applied Computer Practices

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1024
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Course ID
203282
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Brittany Marsh
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is 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. 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.

  • Introduction to Computer practices
  • Basic Microsoft Word
  • Advanced Microsoft Word
  • Basic Excel
  • Advanced Excel
  • Basic PowerPoint
  • Advanced PowerPoint
  • Basic EndNote
  • Integrating Microsoft365 Applications
  • Artificial Intelligence, Summary and Revision

Course learning outcomes

  • Use email, Internet, word-processing, presentation and spreadsheet software in information management
  • Design digital documents, presentation, and workbook for effective communications
  • Discuss the impact of Information Communication Technology on university studies and future career

Availability

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Census date
Fri 30/01/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 23/01/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 13/02/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 27/02/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 1039
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 492
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is for students studying XDHEA program only This course is for students studying XUNIS program only

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Census date
Fri 17/07/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 10/07/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 31/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 14/08/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 3041
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 497
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is for students studying XDHEA program only This course is for students studying XUNIS program only

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed COMP1049 Search Based Software Engineering OR must not have completed COMP26 Applied Computer Practices at the University of South Australia

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Degree list
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