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FACULTY OF BUSINESS
NZ DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
COMPUTER CONCEPTS 444150
SEMESTER 2, 2006
PAPER HANDBOOK
Contents
1. Length, Aim and Topics
2. Programme Overview
3. Learning Outcomes/Assessment Criteria
4. Student Capabilities
5. Weekly Programme
6. Assessments
7. Prescribed Texts
8. References
9. Pre-requisites/Co-requisites
10. Regulations
11. Paper Team
12. Timetable
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Welcometo COMPUTER CONCEPTS 444150Paper of the NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
1.0 Length, Aim and Topics
Length: 56 class contact hours and 144 hours independent study
The paper runs for 14 weeks and is structured as follows:
one 2-hour practical session weekly
one 1-hour tutorial (practical) session weekly
one 1-hour theory session weekly
Points: 20
Aim: To provide students with:
a working knowledge of information technology and how it relates
to a business environment
skills for enhancing personal productivity and problem-solving
using appropriate business application tools
Topics: (a) Components of a Business System
(b) Hardware and Software
(c) Data Communications Overview(d) Internet Technologies
(e) System Security and Control
(f) Ethical Issues
(g) People Issues
(h) Generic Computer Skills
(i) Effective Use of Information Technologies
2.0 Programme Overview
The teaching and learning strategies used in this module are designed todevelop such capabilities (skills) as application of knowledge, problem-solvingand technical competence. Students will gain a conceptual view of amicrocomputer system, hardware and software, and be able to demonstrateskills in key programmes, eg, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database,to a business environment standard.
The capabilities (skills) will be practised and then assessed under testconditions. The assessments will be in the form of three tests: one on-line
theory test, one practical test and one combined practical and theory test.
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3.0 Learning Outcomes/Assessment Criteria
3.1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS
3.1.1 Components of a Business System
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students will beable to describe the five components of abusiness system
Define and discuss the interrelationshipsbetween the five components of a businesssystem, ie, people, procedures, data,hardware, software
Utilise the five components as a framework in
which to evaluate a system (large or small,multi or single-user)
Explain the relationship between the levels of
management and the different types ofinformation systems
3.1.2 Hardware and SoftwareLearning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students will beable to identify and evaluate the varioushardware and software alternatives availablewhen considering the use of computer technologyin a business system
Compare personal computer systems and
select an appropriate system for a prescribedbusiness situation
Describe different types of software and
evaluate various software packages
Explain the basic components of a personal
computer and their related functions
3.1.3 Data Communications Overview
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students will beable to understand the components of a datacommunications system
Explain in general terms the working of a
communication system and identify theequipment required
Describe the characteristics of:
Stand alone hardwareNetworked/distributed processingCentralised/multi-user processingRemote/mobile processing
3.1.4 Internet TechnologiesLearning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students will haveknowledge and an understanding of internettechnologies
Explain the uses and potential benefits of the
Internet
Describe internet terminology used such as
URLs, HTTP, HTML, FTP, ElectronicCommerce, etc.
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3.1.5 System Security and ControlLearning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students willunderstand the security associated with the useof Information Technology in business
Identify the overall purpose of security in a
computing environment
Explain the procedures for, and the
importance of, backup and recovery,passwords, disk handling and label checks.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept
of protection and access control in relation tophysical and other threats, eg, viruses,natural disasters, physical access, firewalls,encryption control
Discuss the need for systems control with
respect to auditability, maintenance andrecoverability
3.2 HUMAN INTERFACE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3.2.1 Ethical Issues
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students will ableunderstand ethical issues associated with the useof Information Technology in business
Explain the concept and importance of ethics
in a business computer environment anddiscuss the associated cultural issues fromorganisational professional and internationalperspectives
Discuss the importance of privacy,
particularly in relation to data stored in andreleased from a business computer system
Discuss the issues relating to piracy,
copyright and intellectual property
3.2.2 People IssuesLearning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students willunderstand the interrelationship existing betweenthe user and the computer system
Identify the causes, symptoms and remedies
for health problems for InformationTechnology user problems
Explain the importance of an ergonomic
environment in an office Identify possible health hazards which may
occur in the office, and be aware of staffwork procedures to prevent InformationTechnology user problems
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3.3 SOFTWARE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOOLKIT
3.3.1 Generic Computer SkillsLearning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic, students will beexpected to demonstrate generic skills for theuse of computer hardware and software in abusiness environment
Navigate the computer desktop
Troubleshoot and solve basic software orhardware problems
Multi-task and retrieve files between different
applications
Use appropriate document design techniques
Use appropriate file management techniques
Create, edit, save and print documents
3.3.2 Effective Use of Information TechnologiesLearning Outcome Assessment Criteria
At the completion of this topic students will beexpected to demonstrate that they can useInformation Technologies effectively to satisfy arange of outcomes in a business environment
Students will be expected to use applications
software effectively to satisfy all of theprescribed outcomes and three selectedelective outcomes identified below:
Prescribed outcomes:
Format formal business reports
Produce charts and graphs
Use formulae and manipulate data to aid
decision making
Use IF logic to perform tests on data
Create forms for the input of data Edit and manipulate a database
Extract information from a database and
prepare ad-hoc reports
Send and receive documents/messages
electronically
Retrieve information using online search
facilities
Elective outcomes:
Customise the personal computer desktop
Mail merge letters
Produce overheads for presentations
Create electronic slide shows
Produce flyers/newsletters
Digitise documents/images
Automate repetitive tasks
Link and/or embed objects into documents
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4.0 Student Capabilities
Successful students will develop practical skills through lecturer demonstrationand prescribed class exercises. Theory concepts will be developed throughlectures, student/lecturer discussion and group work.
5.0 Weekly Programme
See attached timetable.
6.0 Assessments (Please note the assessment dates below. Some dates andtimes as shown in the 2006 Business Diploma and Certificate Handbookare incorrect.)
Assessment 1 Theory 15%
Assessment 2 Word Processing
Spreadsheets
PowerPoint
45%
Assessment 3 Database (20%)
Theory (20%)
40%
All assessments are CLOSED BOOK.
To obtain a pass in this module a student must:
(a) sit all tests
(b) obtain a minimum mark of 50% in the overall theory and practicalcomponents
Assessment 1 TheoryDate and time Week 7, Friday 1 September, TBATime allowed 1 hr (plus 5 min. reading time)Contribution to final mark 15%
Assessment 2 Word Processing and SpreadsheetsDate and time Week 11, Friday 13 October, TBATime allowed 2 hr 30 min. (plus 10 min. reading time)Contribution to final mark 45%
Assessment 3 Database and TheoryDate and time Week 16, Monday 13 November, 1.30 pmTime allowed 2 hr 30 min. (plus 10 min. reading time)
Contribution to final mark 40%
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7.0 Prescribed Texts
OLeary T.J. & OLeary L.I. (2006) Computing Essentials. (Complete ed.).McGraw-Hill/Irwin - available from Bennetts Bookshop on Campus.
Future Track Workbook (2005) New Zealand Diploma in Business Computer
Concepts. AUT available from Printsprint, 5 Wakefield Street.
8.0 References
Suggested reading/reference:
Computing Essentials Online Learning Centre:www.olearyseries.com/ce06
Computer Concepts paper information and materialautonline.ac.nz
New Zealand PC World monthly magazine
NZ NetGuide monthly magazine
9.0 Pre-requisites/Co-requisites
Nil
10.0 Regulations
Students should read the Faculty Business Diploma and Certificate Handbook (2006) and be familiar with theAssessment Policies and Guidelines, p 83. Inparticular, students should note the regulations with respect to:
Integrity in Assessment
Faculty Assessment Procedures
Dishonesty in Assessment
Special Consideration Applications and Procedures
NOTE: Cell phones are not permitted in the classroom
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11.0 Paper Team
Judy Rowe
Computing Business Applications
Room WX, Level 4, Wakefield Street, AucklandPhone: 09 921 9999, Extension 5004
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: by appointment
Mary Hill
Computing Business Applications
Room WT410, Level 4, 1 Rutland Street, Auckland
Phone: 09 921 9999, Extension 5745
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: by appointment
Evelyn Pedersen
Computing Business Applications
Room WX, Level 4, Wakefield Street, Auckland
Phone: 09 921 9999, Extension 5021
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: by appointment
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12.0 Timetable, Semester 2, 2006: NZ Dip. Bus. 150 Computer Concepts
Week Dates PracticalClass
Theory Class TutorialClass
StudentTasks
Practical
Assessment
Type %
1 Jul 17-21 Log in/File
Management
Components ofan information
system
Introductionto
PowerPoint
FileManagement/
PowerPoint
2 Jul 24-28 Email/IntroductiontoSpreadsheets
Hardware andSoftware
PowerPoint Future Track(FT) self-paced SS
3 Jul 31-Aug 4 Spreadsheets
Hardware andSoftware(contd)
Intro toSpreadsheets
FT self-pacedSS
4 Aug 7-11 Spreadsheets
Hardware andSoftware
(contd)
Spreadsheets
FT self-pacedSS
5 Aug 14-18 Spreadsheets
DataCommunications Overview
Spreadsheets
FT self-pacedSS
6 Aug 21-25 Spreadsheets
DataCommunications Overview(contd)
Spreadsheets
FT self-pacedSS
7 Aug 28 Sep1
Introductionto
WordProcessi
ng
Theory Revision WordProcessing
FT self-pacedWP
Theory written only
15%
8 Sep 4-8 WordProcessing
InternetTechnologies
WordProcessing
InternetBrowsing/ FTself-paced WP
AUT mid semester break
9 Sep 25-29 WordProcessing
InternetTechnologies(contd)
WordProcessing
FT self-pacedWP
10 Oct 2-6 WordProcessing
System Securityand Control
WordProcessing
FT self-pacedWP
11 Oct 9-13 WordProcessingandSpreadsheetrevision
System Securityand Control(contd)
WordProcessingandSpreadsheetrevision
FT self-pacedDB
WordProcessingandSpreadsheets
45%
12 Oct 16-20 Introductionto Database
Ethical Issues Database FT self-pacedDB
13 Oct 23-27 Database People Issues Database FT self-pacedDB
14 Oct 30 Nov 3 Database Theory Revision Database FT self-pacedDB
15-16 Nov 6 17FinalAssessment
Assessment weeksDatabase andTheory
40%
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NZ Dip. Bus. 150 Computer Concepts Theory Semester 1, 2006Textbook: Computing Essentials (OLeary & OLeary) 2006
Week Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria Chapter andPage
Referenc
e
LearningOutcome/s
Reference
1 Components of aBusiness System
At the completion of thistopic, students will beable to describe the fivecomponents of abusiness system.
Define and discuss the interrelationships between the fivecomponents of a business system, iepeople, procedures, data, hardware andsoftware.
Utilise the five components as aframework in which to evaluate asystem (large or small, multi or singleuser).
Explain the relationship between thelevels of management and the differenttypes of information systems.
Ch 1
Ch 11 p 322-323
3.1.1
2 Hardware and Software
At the completion of thistopic, students will beable to identify andevaluate the varioushardware and softwarealternatives availablewhen considering theuse of computer
technology in a businesssystem.
Compare personal computer systemsand select an appropriate system for aprescribed business situation.
Ch 1, p 11-14
The BuyersGuide, p 465-469
3.1.2
3 Hardware and Software(continued)
Describe different types of software andevaluate various software packages.
Ch 1, p 9-10
Ch 3,
Ch 5
3.1.2
4 Hardware and Software(continued)
Explain basic components of a personalcomputer and their related functions.
Ch 6, p 150-159
Ch 7, p 180-187,190-198
Ch 8, p 212-226
Ch 9, p 240-241,244-245
3.1.2
5 Data CommunicationsOverview
At the completion of thistopic, students will beable to understand thecomponents of a datacommunications system.
Explain in general terms the working ofa communication system and identifythe equipment required.
Ch 9, p 241-245 3.1.3
6 Data CommunicationsOverview(continued)
Describe the characteristics of:
Stand alone hardware
Networked/distributed
processing
Ch 9, p 242-243,246-251, 254-
258
3.1.3
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Centralised/multi-user
processing
Remote/mobile processing.
7 Theory Revision
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8 Internet Technologies
At the completion of thistopic, students will haveknowledge and anunderstanding ofInternet Technologies.
Explain the uses and potential benefitsof the Internet.
Ch 2, p 30-37 3.1.4
9 Internet Technologies(continued)
Describe the terminology used such asURLs, HTTP, HTML, FTP, ElectronicCommerce etc.
Ch 2, p 42-46 3.1.4
10 System Security andControl
At the completion of thistopic, students willunderstand the securityassociated with the useof InformationTechnology in Business.
Identify the overall purpose of securityin a computing environment.
Explain the procedures for and theimportance of, backup and recovery,passwords, disk handling, and labelchecks.
Ch 10, 282-287 3.1.5
11 System Security andControl(continued)
Demonstrate an understanding of theconcept of protection and access controlin relation to physical and other threats,eg viruses, natural disasters, physicalaccess, firewalls, encryption control.
Discuss the need for systems controlwith respect to auditability,maintainability and recoverability.
Ch 10, p 287-289
3.1.5
12 Ethical Issues
At the completion of this
topic, students willunderstand ethicalissues associated withthe use of InformationTechnology in business.
Explain the concept and importance ofethics in a business computer
environment and discuss the associatedcultural issues from organisational,professional and internationalperspectives.
Discuss the importance of privacy,particularly in relation to data stored inand released from a business computersystem.
Discuss the issues relating to piracy,copyright and intellectual property.
Ch 10, p 273-279
3.2.1
13 People Issues
At the completion of thistopic, students willunderstand theinterrelationship existingbetween the user and thecomputer system.
Identify the causes, symptoms andremedies for Information Technology
user problems.Explain the importance of an ergonomicenvironment in an office.
Identify possible health hazards whichmay occur in the office, and be aware ofstaff work procedures to preventInformation Technology user problems.
Ch 10, 290-294 3.2.2
14 Theory Revision
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