Course overview
This course is designed to provide students with a general understanding of computing skills and to develop and extend their capacities in the use of software necessary for university studies and in the workplace. The course focuses on the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, culminating in a create task. During the course, we also explore websites and other online platforms for develop ICT literacies. The course is not just technical in nature, but also develops students communication, management, and organisation skills through the enabling us of information and communication technologies.
Course learning outcomes
- Reflect on their own capacities for using computers and the digital environment for specific purposes, and improve in self-defined areas.
- Use appropriate search techniques for online content relevant to course topics and assessments.
- Critique digital content and evaluate it for credibility.
- Use a variety of computer applications relevant to university study.
- Investigate online communication tools and discuss their link to and use in industry.
- Adapt to a variety of environments relevant to computer technology.
- Create digital content and share it appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with a team taking responsibility for one's self and team members.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course