IS1901
Information Technology 1
2019-2020
20
10
SCQF level 7
1
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 7
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Only available to those enrolling on the MA Combined Studies or already enrolled on the MA/BSc General degree taken in the evening.
Planned timetable:
The module consists of two streams. One is a practical stream featuring commonly used application software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and web authoring. Topics covered in this stream will provide a range of transferable skills for use in the effective and efficient production of documents such as essays and CV's, producing and delivering presentations, and evaluating and contributing to the World Wide Web. The other is a conceptual stream aimed at presenting an overview of the place of computers in society with perspectives relating to some of the historical, social and ethical issues that should be considered when using computers in a business, educational or home environment.
Weekly contact: 1 x 3-hour session: lectures, tutorials, seminars, presentations and supervised practicals, home study, essays and practical work.
Scheduled learning hours: 39
Guided independent study hours: 161
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100% (including class tests)
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available