FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF END USER COMPUTING
STUDENT SUBJECT GUIDE
NAME OF SUBJECT
Business Information Systems IIA (BIF20AT)
NQF
LEVEL
NQF
CREDITS
6
8
QUALIFICATION & SAQA ID
NATIONAL DIPLOMA:
INTERNAL AUDITING
COURSE CODE
NDIA05
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FACULTY OF ICT
EUC DEPARTMENT
ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT CONTENTS:
1.
2.
Welcome
Staff
2.1 Contact Details
2.2 Staff availability
3. Requirements, resources and recommended material.
3.1 Requirements for the course
4. Code of conduct
4.1 Attendance
4.2 Classroom behaviour
4.3 Language policy
4.4 Notice board
5. Additional services to students
5.1 Subject exemption
5.2 Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
5.3 Student support
1. Overview of the subject
1.1 Purpose of the Subject
1.2 Critical level outcomes
1.3 Course outcomes
2. Assessment
2.1 Assessment methods, activities and criteria
2.2 Assessment rules
2.3 Marking system
2.4 Year mark
3. Course content and schedule of tests and assignments
4. Glossary of terms
5. Assessment administration and moderation
6. Assessment Records
7. Quality assurance of study guide
8. Appendices
8.1 Appendix 1: Theory and Practical work program
8.2 Appendix 2: Lab rules
8.3 Appendix 3: Continuous evaluation policy
8.4 Appendix 4: Examination rules
8.5 Appendix 5: Practical exercises
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SECTION
1.
A
ORGANISATIONAL COMPONENT
WELCOME
A word of welcome back to all the BIF20AT students at the Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology of the Tshwane University of Technology.
May the next few weeks of the year that you spend with us, be days of personal growth, of
acquiring new knowledge and of making new friends.
We trust that you are looking forward to an exciting semester of studying. Take your studies
seriously. It is costing your parents, family and the State a large amount of money. They are all
eager to see you enter your professional career as soon as possible so that you can assist in
building our great nation.
The staff members of the Department of End User Computing are there to support and guide you
through your studies and courses. The whole team consists of capable lecturers and willing to
assist students wherever necessary.
“When I was seven, my father decided to give me something he had never enjoyed – an
education. Ever since then, I have been able to appreciate the value of reading and lifelong
learning.” – Nelson R Mandela
Kind regards
All the members of the EUC Department
2.
STAFF
2.1
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Office
number
Responsibilities
Telephone number
Campus
Mrs C Boshoff
12-201
Head of the department
012 382 9940
Soshanguve
12-205
Secretary
012 382 9939
Soshanguve
Mari van Wyk
20-125
Subject head: BIF20AT
012 382 0577
Ga-Rankuwa
Lucky Maako
20-126
Lecturer
012 382 0552
Ga-Rankuwa
Simon Mashaba
20-115
Lecturer
012 382 0525
Ga-Rankuwa
Progress Kariga
20-116
Part time Lecturer
012 382 0539
Ga-Rankuwa
Mpaphi Molebatsi
19-102
Part time Lecturer
012 382 0592
Ga-Rankuwa
2.2
STAFF AVAILABILITY
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Lecturers have scheduled consultation hours to address any operational, academic or
administrative matters. The timetable with consulting hours of all lecturers is available on their
office doors. All queries must be addressed with the lecturer first.
Students are welcome to contact the lecturers through e-mail, Facebook, the website or mobile
phones. Students are welcome to leave notes, but must ensure that they get the results of a query
in person, during consultation hours.
3.
REQUIREMENTS, RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDED MATERIAL
3.1
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE
3.1.1
PRESCRIBED RESOURCES
The following tables indicate what literature and other resources are essential for successful completion of
this course. You are strongly advised to acquire all the prescribed resources.
PRESCRIBED LITERATURE
CATEGORY
NAME
PUBLISHER
BOOKS
Computer Fundamentals 1
LR Group
Expression Web
LR Group
MS Excel Advance 2007
LR Group
3.1.2
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The following recommended resources will enhance your understanding and knowledge in this course, and
you are encouraged to use the following additional resources.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND WEBSITES
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
SOFTWARE
Expression Web
MS Office 2007
EQUIPMENT
Access to a computer
Internet enabled cell phone
Website
MyTutor.tut.ac.za
FaceBook
EUC Ga-Rankuwa
4.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Please take note of the following regulations. These regulations are in addition to the standard
rules and regulations as determined by TUT.
Grievances must be handled through the right channels. The problem must first be discussed with
the lecturer. If not resolved satisfactory, the matter must be submitted to the subject head; then
to the Head of the department and if needed the Dean can be approached.
4.1
ATTENDANCE
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Regular class attendance is necessary as lectures in the Theory and Practical modules succeed each
other. Practice time, and completion of assignments and exercises are scheduled during practical
classes where possible, to accommodate students who do not have computers at home. It is also
expected of students to make use of the facilities on the campus for additional practicing.
Students should address any work related uncertainties in class. Academic assistance and
explanations are only given in class. Lectures that are missed are the students’ responsibility to
catch up. A student has to attend all practical and theory lessons in the same session as on the
time-table, in the same laboratory or class, with the same lecturer and with the correct student
group.
Students attend theory for a minimum of 1.5 hours per week. Please consult your lecturer for the
venue. Practical classes are scheduled in the following labs: 18-G01, 18-G02, 18-G06 and 18-G08.
Students attend a minimum of two one and a half-hour sessions (total of 3 hours) per week for
their practical modules. NOTE: Carefully read the document regarding the Lab Rules; Appendix 2.
4.2
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOUR
It is expected of students to be on time for class (within 10 minutes from starting time). Students
must be properly dressed and must show respect for both the lecturer and their fellow students.
The equipment in the lab must be handled with respect. Please familiarize yourself with the Lab
rules (Appendix 2). During a lecture it is expected to keep their cell phones on silent.
4.3
LANGUAGE POLICY
English is the preferred official language of TUT and of the Dept EUC. All communication, lectures,
exercises and tests are presented in English.
4.4
NOTICE BOARD
The EUC Notice Board is the official communication link between the department (academic and
non-academic staff) and students. It is situated on ground floor, facing building 20. You should
see to it that you visit the EUC notice board on a regular basis.
5.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS
A variety of services and support is offered to students.
5.1
SUBJECT EXEMPTION
The Dept EUC will give subject exemption to students that have successfully completed a Business
Information Systems II subject at another university (registered on the same SAQA level and
weight as determined by this department). All applications must be submitted for approval at the
office of the head of the department, well in advance.
5.2
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
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The Department of End User Computing will give students that have prior knowledge and skills in
Business Information Systems - the opportunity to apply and register for recognition of prior
learning. This registration process gives a student the opportunity to complete the RPL test(s) in
all the modules of the subject, and to credit a student from class attendance and semester tests.
Students wishing to apply must register for RPL (forms available from the subject head) and proof
of previous experience must also be submitted to the subject head, e.g. Diploma, Academic
record etc.
5.3
STUDENT SUPPORT
Students who suffer from disabilities will be accommodated in class and during tests. Please
discuss your disability with your lecturer so that he/she is aware of the problem and can assist the
student where necessary. The Directorate of Student development and support (Building 20-G02,
012 382 0620) provides the student community with a service for students with disabilities. The
main purpose of this service is to offer students advocacy, counseling and support.
Categories of disability
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Visual disabilities (e.g. partially sighted, low vision, blind)
Hearing disabilities (e.g. partially deaf, deaf)
Physical disabilities (e.g. amputation, paraplegia)
Learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, attention deficit disorder)
Mental/psychological disabilities (e.g. psychiatric illness or condition)
Certain forms of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy)
Students experiencing any problems that might affect academic performance, such as personal
problems, health problems, lacking language skills, learning problems, should visit the Directorate
of Student development and support. The Directorate also offers a Basic English course – an
invaluable service to any student who does not follow English expertly.
For any enquiries at the library, students can contact Mr Seshoka (012 382 0567).
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SECTION
1.
B
LEARNING COMPONENT
OVERVIEW OF THE SUBJECT
The subject forms part of the National Diploma Internal Auditing. It is done in the 3 rd year of the
qualification. This subject is offered in modules, where a final assessment takes place at the end of
each module. Exercises are done in class and you are required to complete these exercises. Refer
to the work program for the duration of each module. The subjects BIF10AT and BIF10BT are a
prerequisite for the subject BIF20AT. The instruction mode will move between teaching and
learner activities. The outcomes of the day will be discussed where students must go and
demonstrate their knowledge through practical exercises in class and after class. Exercises are
handed out and it is expected from students to practice on their own after class. After each
module a final test will be written. The mode of delivery is contact sessions. This is implemented as
an Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model, with structured hands-on
assessments. It is however expected from students to work and practice on their own outside of
class (for example in the library).
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE SUBJECT
To send a worker into the work place that is a confident computer user with experience in
Expression Web and MS Excel and has a theoretical background in important technology trends
and topics.
1.2
CRITICAL LEVEL OUTCO MES
This subject gives the student a basic competency in computer literacy and compliments their
accounting studies. Generally, students have to solve problems in the practical exercises, in which
responses display that responsible decisions have been made. They must also work effectively
with others as a group in class. It is also expected from students to take responsibility for their own
learning, and to organize and manage themselves and their learning, in a systematic way.
Students must make effective use of technology in communication with the lecturer and finding
information.
1.3
COURSE OUTCOMES
Theory:
Outcome 1: Understand the role of Computers in society
Outcome 2: Describe the different computer components
Outcome 3: Describe Input / Output devices and their connecters
Outcome 4: Describe processing and memory functions
Outcome 5: Describe storage devices
Outcome 6: Understand different types of software
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Practical:
Outcome 1: Prepare a new website
Outcome 2: Create a new website
Outcome 3: Apply formatting to the text on the webpage
Outcome 4: Layout of the webpage is created
Outcome 5: Add graphics to your webpage
Outcome 6: Create hyperlinks between different WebPages
Outcome 7: Apply tables on a webpage to enhance the page
Outcome 8: Add interactive elements to the webpage
Outcome 9: Creating layers on a webpage
Outcome 10: Add & modify forms on a webpage
Outcome 11: Work with multiple worksheets in a workbook
Outcome 12: Apply advance formatting to the worksheet
Outcome 13: Apply outlining and subtotals to analyze data
Outcome 14: Make use of Cell and range names in calculations
Outcome 15: Make use of the sort and filter options to extract data in Excel
Outcome 16: Create and work with hyperlinks
Outcome 17: Apply templates on a workbook
Outcome 18: Make use of advance functions to extract data out of Excel
Outcome 19: Make use of advance functions to lookup values
Outcome 20: Make use of data validation to create a drop down list
Outcome 21: Create and use PivotTables and charts in Excel
Outcome 22: Analyze data in Excel
Outcome 23: Create and run macros in Excel
Outcome 24: Make the Excel Work area better-suited to your work style
2.
2.1
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT METHODS, ACTIVITIES AND CRITERIA
The method of assessment for all the modules of the subject is based on continuous evaluation.
Continuous evaluation is the ongoing assessment of the academic progress and achievement of a
student where the final mark is calculated without a final summative examination. Every
evaluation will contribute a certain weight to the student’s final mark. The lecturer and the
student must at all times be aware of the student’s performance in the subject. The policy and
procedures for continuous evaluation is discussed in Appendix 3. To comply with the policy on
continuous assessment, students will not get a predicate mark and there will be NO final
examination at the end of the semester.
Assessment activities are tests (online and written) and assignments (online and group
assignments). All the tests and assignments are compulsory. Every test and assignment in every
module should however be treated like an exam. All the examination rules and policies from the
University, also apply for the official semester tests scheduled for subjects at the EUC Department.
The planned test dates are indicated in the work program. However the work program is only used
as a guide, therefore the exact test dates will be communicated in class on the website or on the
notice boards.
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There are four (4) official examination opportunities called tests. Each test is compulsory. The
format of the tests will be very much like the final exercises practiced in class. There is a
subminimum of 40% for the Excel Advance module, which means that if a student gets less that
40% for the Excel Advance test, the student will fail the subject irrespective of the marks achieve
in the other tests. Students need an average of 50% to pass the subject.
Answer scripts (practical and theoretical), test papers and memorandums are the property of the
Department and must be handed in before students are allowed to leave the classroom after a
test session.
Tests and Memorandums are available in the offices of the Lecturers. Students can view their
question papers, discuss any queries, disputes and errors with their lecturers during consulting
hours. All tests and answer sheets are kept in a save place, for 2 years.
The format of the Assignments and Theory tests will vary between e-Assessment (online tests) and
written tests.
Outcome
There are also weekly class exercises that need to be completed on MyTutor. These exercises will
contribute towards the final Theory mark. It is also expected from the students to complete one
written group assignment.
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
ASSESSMENT
METHOD
THEORY
The main uses of computers in daily life are identified.
The information superhighway and its impact are described.
Different types of computers are identified.
Measures to take proper care of your computer are described.
MyTutor Ass 1
The components that make up a computer are defined.
The inside of a computer is identified.
The proper use of integrated monitors is demonstrated.
The use of different handheld devices is described.
MyTutor Ass 2
Different input devices are identified
The functions of input devices are described
Different output devices are identified
The functions of output devices are described
Different computer ports are identified
The functions of computer ports are described
My Tutor Ass 3
Theory Test 1
(outcome 1-3)
The features of the CPU are described in terms of size, speed and
memory capacity
Different types of computer buses are described
The functions of memory are described.
Different types of memory chips are identified
Monitor memory usages is identified.
My Tutor Ass 4
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2
3
4
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10
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The use of bits and bytes are explained
Different types of magnetic disk storage devices and media are
named
Characteristics of magnetic disks storage devices are identified
Characteristics of optical disks are described
Different removable disks are identified
The purpose of an operating system is described
Examples and concepts of operating systems are named
The scope of popular personal computing applications is named.
Installing and uninstalling programs are explained
Practical
Web and HTML concepts are discussed to give students a background
of the Internet
Essentials for a Web program are activated/opened
Web pages are viewed, saved and closed correctly
Web page is viewed in Internet Explorer
Design consequences are discussed
One page website is created
Templates are applied in order to change the appearance of the web
site
Text is imported, moved, copied and formatted according to
instructions
Bulleted and numbered lists are added to the webpage at the
positions indicated
Different layout techniques are demonstrated
Images are imported, cropped, moved and resized according to the
instructions given
Text and picture hyperlinks are created, deleted and edited correctly
Image map is created
Table is created and inserted on a Web page
Rows and columns are inserted, deleted and resized at the correct
position
Cells in the table are merged and splitted in order to change the
format of the table
Text and background formatting is applied to format the table
Table-based layout is demonstrated
Windows media player movie is inserted
Interactive button is created
Different behaviors are applied
Rollover effect is created
Layer is created
Specific layer position is set
Form is created to be used in data input
Fields and properties are added or modified to make user input
easier
Worksheets are inserted, copied, moved, renamed and deleted in a
workbook
Cells in different worksheets are linked
Worksheets are copied to other workbooks
My Tutor Ass 5
MyTutor Ass 6
Assignment
Theory Test 2
(outcome 4-6)
Practical exercises
will be done in
class and in own
time so that
students can
monitor their
progress.
Practical Test 1
(outcome 1-10)
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Custom cell formats are created to format text
Functions (like Upper, Lower, Proper) are used to format text
Styles are created and used to format text
Themes are created and edited to format the worksheet
NOW and TODAY functions are used and edited for custom date
formats
Date and time functions are used in calculations
Data is consolidated to analyze and extract data
Subtotals are created for lists of information
Range names are created and used when working with functions
List is sorted according to set criteria
List is filtered according to set criteria
Conditional formatting is applied to specified ranges in the worksheet
Absolute cell reference is used in calculations
Cells are linked between different sheets and workbooks
Array formula is used to multiply two ranges
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IF (and nested IF) function is applied to check whether a condition is
met
Mathematical and statistical functions (e.g. CountIF, SumIF,
AverageIF) are used
Financial functions like PMT are used to do calculations
Formulas are displayed
VlookUp function is used to locate information in the table
Data Validation is used to create a drop down list
PivotTable is created and modified in order to summarize your data
PivotTable data is grouped to create a PivotChart report
Information in the PivotTable is refreshed / updated
Goal Seek and Solver is used to test for different values in a formula
(What-If-Analysis)
Macro is recorded and used to redo a list of recorded instructions
Macro custom button is placed on a quick access toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar is edited and toolbar buttons is added to it
Practical exercises
will be done in
class and in own
time so that
students can
monitor their
progress.
Practical Test 2
(outcome 11-23)
ASSESSMENT RULES
Please read the exam rules (Appendix 4) before writing any test. The dates will appear on the EUC
Notice Board, on the website and will be announced in class. It is the student’s responsibility to
take note of the dates and all other information regarding sick tests.
2.2.1 Sick Tests
To qualify for a sick test, a student must be in possession of an original medical certificate. This
certificate must be handed in at your lecturer within a week after the last date on the sick note.
(Students need to contact their lecturer if they are not in a position to attend their classes within a
week of the test.) The lecturer will place these students’ particulars on a sick test list. No student
will be accepted to write the sick test if his/her name does not appear on the list.
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2.2.2 Special Tests
Students qualify for special tests in the following cases:
NETWORK ERROR: In case of a Network error, students will be allowed to re-write the test with
no penalty to their marks.
SAVE PERFORMANCE ERROR: Tests must be saved in the correct folder. In cases where the test
cannot be found, students will be allowed to re-write the test. However, tests will only be
marked up to 40%.
2.2.3 Supplementary Test
If students achieve 36%, 37% or 38% in a test where there is a subminimum of 40%, the students
are allowed to write a supplementary test. However, tests will only be marked up to 40%.
2.2.4 Operational Information
Students have to write the tests in the practical session where and when the student attends
his/her classes.
No lecturer will allow any student to write a test if that student hasn’t been registered on the class
list for that specific student group. A lecturer will only accept a student from another class group if
prior arrangements have been made with the lecturer. A student must see to it that he/she
receives a letter from his/her lecturer to be handed in on the day of the test to the invigilator, in
cases where a student cannot write with his/her regular group.
2.2.5 Arrangements for Absence from Tests
Regard any test as important as an exam in another subject. Students who know in advance that
they have a legitimate reason for not writing a coming test on the given date, has to discuss the
matter with their lecturer before the test in order to make alternative arrangements.
The lecturer will make arrangements for the student to write the test with another class and will
give him/her a note to give to the other lecturer. A student will only be accepted in another class
with a note from his/her own lecturer.
Exceptional cases must be proven by documentation e.g., drivers test official documentation,
court subpoena, etc.
2.2.6 Arriving late for a Test
Students arriving later than 20 minutes for the test will not be allowed to start the test. However,
students must still report to the lecturer, so that arrangements can be made for the student to
write the test with another group on the same day. If the lecturer is not available the student
must report to another lecturer of the EUC department. A student who only reports to the Dept
EUC a day later will not be accommodated to write the test.
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2.3
MARKING SYSTEM
ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS ARE COMPULSORY (Test 1 – 4). If any one of the four major tests
is not done / written the student fails the subject automatically.
Students need an average of 50 % (Assignments and Test 1 – 4) to pass the subject.
The following table reflects the allotment of marks.
Semester Tests
T1 Theory 1
T3 Theory 2
Theory Assignments (MyTutor)
Theory Assignment (Written)
T2 Expression Web
T4 Excel Adv
Sub-minimum
40%
Weight
10%
10%
5%
5%
30%
40%
TOTAL = 100
Records are kept of all tests. Marks will be entered on ITS at the end of each semester. Scripts are
moderated by the lecturers at the end of each semester. Thereafter a sorting process takes place
where the marks are compared to those marks on the marks sheets. Scripts are then stored in a
safe place.
2.4
YEAR MARK
The following example may help you to form a better understanding of the calculation! A student
got the following marks:
T1 Theory 1
T2 Expression Web
T3 Theory 2
T4 Excel Adv
MyTutor Assignments
Written Assignment
Final Mark
%
50
60
40
60
70
65
X
X
X
X
X
X
Weight
10%
30%
10%
40%
5%
5%
=
=
=
=
=
=
5
18
4
24
3.5
3.25
57.75
All tests were written, all the minimum requirements had been met and a 50% or higher average
mark for the tests has been obtained, therefore the student passes the subject.
Test Marks are available in class within two weeks after it was written. The Final Marks are put
on the department notice boards. If there are any queries about the mark, it must be addressed
immediately. All marks must be queried within 1 month after the last test.
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3.
COURSE CONTENT AND SCHEDULE OF TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
The following outline provides an overview of the content to be covered in this subject and the ways in
which your progress will be assessed.
3.1
COURSE STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULE OF TESTS AN D ASSIGNMENTS
Week
Outcome
Activity
30/1 – 9/3
1-3
16/3
19/3 – 4/5
1-3
4-6
11/5
4-6
Theory
Theory contact sessions
MyTutor assessments
Theory Test 1
Theory contact sessions
MyTutor assessments
Theory Test 2
30/1 – 3/3
1-10
Practical
Expression Web classes
5/3 – 9/3
1-10
12/3 – 4/5
7/5 – 11/5
SubVenue
minimum
See time-table
No
Online test in labs
See time-table
No
Online and written test in
labs
No
11-23
Expression Web
Practical Test
Excel Adv classes
11-23
Excel Adv Practical Test
40%
Lab
G08
Lab
G08
Lab
G08
Lab
G08
G01, G02, G06 or
G01, G02, G06 or
G01, G02, G06 or
G01, G02, G06 or
These test dates are only used as a guide, therefore the exact test dates will be communicated in
class or on the notice boards.
4.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
For subject specific contents please refer to the Computer Fundamentals 1 book, the Expression Web 2007
book and the Excel Advance book. The following terms are used in this guide:
Assessment Process by which knowledge and skills are documented
Continuous evaluation Assessment of learning progress in a subject at defined intervals which
will contribute to the final promotion mark. No final examination.
Critical cross field outcomes Generic outcomes that forms the basis of all teaching and learning
e-Assessment online written theory based test
Mode of delivery Describe how learning will take place
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MyTutor electronic classroom used for communication, assignments and assessments
Outcomes Specific descriptions of what is expected to be able to do or understand at the end of
an activity or course
RPL
Can be applied for if student has previous experience in the modules offered in Business
Information Systems II
Sick test Test written when a student was absent during the scheduled test, doctor’s letter must
be provided
Sub minimum Lowest mark student can achieve in a module, but still be able to pass
Subject Exemption Can be applied for if student has completed a Business Information System II
subject at another university at the same level
Supplementary test
requirements
5.
Second opportunity given to students that missed the minimum
ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION AND MODERATION
Each test is moderated before it is written. Student question papers are also cross marked (theory) by
different lecturers to make sure the marking is on standard. Practical tests are moderated by the different
lecturers involved in the practical module.
Records are kept of all tests. Marks will be entered on ITS at the end of each semester. Scripts are
moderated by the lecturers at the end of each semester. Thereafter a sorting process takes place where the
marks are compared to those marks on the marks sheets. Scripts are then stored in a safe place (2 years). All
enquiries will be handled by the subject head/coordinator on each campus.
6.
ASSESSMENT RECORDS
The final exercise in each module serve as an example of the implementation of the assessment criteria and
assessment method, and you should be familiar with these examples to prepare and orientate yourself of
how the various assessment criteria are used and applied in the various assessment methods. Examples are
found in Appendix 5.
7.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF STUDY GUIDE
The study guide is revised every year by the subject head and lecturers involved in the subject. The study
material is compiled by the subject head and input is asked from all the lecturers involved. All tests are
compiled by a first examiner, moderated by the moderator and the final quality check is done by the subject
head.
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8.
APPENDICES
8.1
APPENDIX 1: THEORY AND PRACTICAL WORK PROGRAM
Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology
End User Department
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS IIA (BIF20AT)
INTERNAL AUDITING
NDIA05
THEORY WORK PROGRAM FIRST SEMESTER 2012
WEEK
DATE
LESSON
NOTES
ASSESSMENT
1
30/1 – 3/2
Introduction
2
6/2 – 10/2
Chapter 1
Computers and Society
MyTutor Ass 1
3
13/2 – 17/2
Chapter 2
Personal computer Basics
MyTutor Ass 2
4
20/2 – 24/2
Chapter 3
Input / Output devices & adapters
5
27/2 – 2/3
Chapter 3
Input / Output devices & adapters
6
5/3 – 9/3
Revision
7
12/3 – 16/3
TEST
8
19/3 – 23/3
Chapter 4
Processors and Memory
Chapter 4
Processors and Memory
MyTutor Ass 3
Theory Test 1
Weight (10%)
21/3 Public Holiday
9
26/3 – 30/3
MyTutor Ass 4
RECESS !! RECESS !! RECESS !! (2/4 – 6/4)
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9/4 – 13/4
Chapter 5
Data storage devices
16/4 – 20/4
Chapter 5
Data storage devices
Assignment 1
(5%)
MyTutor Ass 5
23/4 – 27/4
Chapter 6
Computer Software
MyTutor Ass 6
9/4 Public Holiday
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12
27/4 Public Holiday
13
30/4 – 4/5
Revision
30/4 TUT Holiday
1/5 Public Holiday
14
7/5 – 11/5
2/5 Public Holiday
15
TEST
Theory Test 2
Weight (10%)
14/5 – 18/5
16/5 Predicate day
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Faculty of Information and
Communication Technology
End User Department
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS IIB (BIF20AT)
INTERNAL AUDITING
NDIA05
PRACTICAL WORK PROGRAM FIRST SEMESTER 2012
WEEK
DATE
1
30/1 – 3/2
Introduction
Divide into groups
2
6/2 – 10/2
3
13/2 – 17/2
4
20/2 – 24/2
The Web environment & Creating a website
Images, Links and Styles
Tables
Interactive content
Layers and Forms
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27/2 – 2/3
Lesson 1 – 4
Lesson 5 – 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9 – 10
Revision
Final Exercise
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5/3 – 9/3
(Weight 30%)
7
12/3 – 16/3
Expressions for
Web Test
Lesson 1 – 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4 – 5
Lesson 6
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LESSON
19/3 – 23/3
21/3 Public Holiday
9
26/3 – 30/3
Lesson 7
NOTES
Workbooks, custom formats and Dates
Consolidation and Subtotals
Range names, Sort and Filter
Working with formulas and linking
workbooks
Working with functions
RECESS !! RECESS !! RECESS !! (2/4 – 6/4)
10
9/4 – 13/4
9/4 Public Holiday
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12
16/4 – 20/4
23/4 – 27/4
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
Conditional formatting, validation
Pivot tables and Pivot charts
Goal seek and solver
Macros
27/4 Public Holiday
13
30/4 – 4/5
Final Exercise
30/4 TUT Holiday
1/5 Public Holiday
14
7/5 – 11/5
Excel Test
(Sub minimum = 40%, weight 40%)
2/5 Public Holiday
15
14/5 – 18/5
16/5 Predicate day
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8.2
APPENDIX 2: LAB RULE S
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All students in a lab must be under the supervision of a lecturer or student lab
assistant appointed by the Department.
Students are required to have their student cards with them at all times. If not, you
may be asked to leave the lab.
No eating, drinking, smoking or sleeping is allowed in the lab, and NO refreshments
may be brought into the lab.
Bags, and umbrellas are not allowed on the desks.
No student is allowed to play music in the lab. Any music in a lab is the sole
discretion of the lecturer.
You may not play games on the PC’s in the lab.
No student may install any application or program on the computers in the labs.
Please note that no disks that are not associated with the subject will be allowed to
be used on the PC.
No student is allowed to change the settings on the PC’s, e.g. Backgrounds,
screensaver, or display settings on the monitors.
Students must always log in as the correct user.
Students may not tamper with any equipment in the labs (e.g. chairs, mouse etc.)
You may not open a PC. Use equipment in the appropriate way. If you see a PC
that has been tampered with or damaged, report it immediately to the person in
charge.
While the lecturer is busy in a lab, no other student will be allowed to enter the lab
and work at available computers. Don’t disturb the lecturer by knocking and
opening the door!
While a lecturer is busy in a lab, you are not allowed to open the door for any
student or friend who does not belong to that specific class.
After a lecture you must close the application you have used, e.g. close Word.
Only students of the EUC Department will be allowed in the labs. You may be
asked for your student card at any time when entering a lab.
Only one person will be allowed to work on a computer in the labs.
Manuals must be brought to every class. Lecturers will not assist students not
having the required study material in the class.
Cell phones must be switched off during the course of the class.
You are not allowed to use the Internet during a lecture unless it is part of the
contents of the subject.
You are not allowed to broadcast any message over the Internet or conduct
personal business (e.g. Sending of E-Mail, sms’s etc).
No surfing of pornographic sites or sites with disturbing material will be tolerated
and you may not download any software or images.
Students are requested to leave the desk in a neat condition, by pushing the chairs
back and pressing the keyboard tray back.
Have respect for our labs and our equipment. It is very expensive.
If any of the above rules are not adhered to, the lecturer has the full authority to ask you to
leave the lab, and you may be reported to the authorities. This could result in a disciplinary
hearing.
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8.3
APPENDIX 3: CONTINUOUS EVALUA TION POLICY
Faculty of Information and Communication
Technology
Rules and Procedures for
Continuous Evaluation
May 2006
1.
Introduction
The aim of this document is to explain how continuous evaluation must be applied
to all subjects in the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology in
order to assure the quality of it. The document is in line with the policy on the
assessment and moderation of learning of TUT as well as the examination rules
and procedures of TUT.
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What is Continuous Assessment?
Continuous assessment means the regulated, moderated, valid and reliable
assessment of learning progress in a module/subject, at defined intervals and of
defined content and skills, which all contribute to the final promotion mark in that
module/subject. Continuous assessment is the ongoing evaluation of the academic
progress and achievement of a student where the final mark is determined without
the student having written formal examinations.
At TUT, continuous assessment is a one of the valid methods for assessing the
modules of learning programmes leading to accredited qualifications.
3.
Continuous Assessment in the Faculty ICT
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General
The Faculty of ICT is satisfied that continuous assessment fits the teaching mode
of all modules offered in this faculty and therefore this assessment method has
been approved via Faculty Board and Senate to all modules offered in accredited
qualifications in this faculty.
It should be made clear to students this is the mode of assessment. The outcomes
to be assessed and the criteria that guide such assessment should be
communicated to students, in writing, in study guides.
It is the responsibility of assessors, moderators and head of departments to ensure
that continuous assessment should be fair and that it shows an appropriate
balance between reliability and validity.
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It is the responsibility of the assessor to draw up assessments according to the
language policy of TUT, based on the module content in such a way that the
relative weight of each of the learning outcomes of the content is covered. The fact
that every evaluation contributes a certain weight to the student’s final mark implies
that the lecturer and student are continuously aware of the student’s performance
in the module.
3.2
Assessment methods
Assessments could comprise of question papers and memorandums (major tests
and class tests), assignments, projects, experiments, group projects, class
discussions or any other valid assessment instrument.
3.2.1
Major tests and class tests
Two major tests are compulsory, for subjects up to third level, during the
test weeks scheduled for it. Because continuous assessment must have a
concluding assessment opportunity that integrates the learning in the
module, the second major test must cover all the work. Questions in tests
should cover a relevant spread of cognitive levels, namely knowledge,
comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation, depending
on the level of the subject. Unannounced class tests may occur at any time.
3.2.2 Other assessment methods
Other assessment methods such as assignments, projects, experiments,
class discussions must also be used on a regular basis. If assignments and
projects are done in a group, the lecturer must ensure that every member
contributes to the result and that every member in the group can answer
any question on the project. Students should receive clear guidelines for
assignments and projects, which should provide a framework within which
learning achievements could be reflected.
3.3
Number of assessments and Scope
Due to the fact that all modules in the faculty are offered per semester, there must
be at least four assessment opportunities per module per semester. However, this
is the minimum number of assessments.
Academic departments may decide that the number of assessments may be more.
Every subject head must determine, in collaboration with all learning sites the
assessment criteria, number of assessments and calculation of the final mark. At
the beginning of every semester, the moderator must approve the assessment
criteria and it must be published in the relevant study guides in order for all
students to be aware of it.
Continuous assessment must have a concluding assessment opportunity that
integrates the learning in the module.
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3.4
Final Mark
The final mark is made up from the accumulation of marks obtained for tests,
assignments, papers, projects and other opportunity instruments. The combined
mark must consist of a minimum of 4 assessment opportunities.
A single assessment opportunity may not contribute more than 40% to the final
mark for the module.
In order to pass a module a student must have an average of at least 40% for
major theory tests and at least 50% for practical tests. (Rule of sub minimum)
A student passes the module if the accumulated total of assessments is at least
50%. A student passes the module with a distinction by obtaining a final mark of
75% or more in the module. An accumulated total of less than 50% indicates that
the candidate fails the module and has to repeat it when it is offered again.
A final mark of 49% will automatically be changed to 50% and a final mark of 74%
will automatically be changed to 75%
Re-assessment (supplementary) or exit examination opportunities do not apply to
continuous assessment. The final marks that have been determined and submitted
for the module will apply.
The head of department may grant a special assessment under exceptional
circumstances, when a student has forfeited the normal opportunities for appraisal
and submits the necessary substantiation.
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APPENDIX 4: EXAMINATION RULES
By writing your name and student number on this script you confirm that you are
familiar with the examination rules and regulations of TUT.
Write your full first names and surname and student number, which appears on your
student card, clearly and correct in the space provided on the test paper. Your
student number must also be written in the right hand corner of every loose sheet of
paper.
During practical tests the following must be written on the cover page of the test:
Student number, Surname, Initial, Program, Computer number, Date, Group and
Lecturer.
When answering Theory tests you must write neatly and clearly and answer in the
spaces provided for it. If you answer in a separate book use both sides of the paper.
Leave margins entirely free for use of examiner.
You need not commence with every new answer on a new page. After completing a
question, draw a line across the page and start the new question. It must be clearly
numbered. Group the answers to subsections of a question together.
During practical tests you are not allowed to have any application open other than the
application on which the test is based.
While the test is in progress, you may not help or try to help another student, obtain
assistance or try to obtain assistance, or communicate or try to communicate with
anyone.
You may not have in your possession any book, memorandum, note(s), sketch, map,
film or any other document (including unused paper) or any other aid with a bearing
on the subject, with the exception of whatever is handed out to you in the test hall.
No cell phone may be in your possession or be used by you during the test.
You may not use any pocket calculator unless it is clearly authorized on test paper.
You will render yourself liable to disqualification if you make personal remarks to the
examiner or invigilator. The writing or drawing of any offensive matter on the test
material supplied to you, will disqualify you.
No explanation of test questions may be asked or will be given
Your answers will be written in English.
All work done must be submitted. If you wish any mark not to be marked, draw a line
through it.
No pages may be removed or inserted to your script.
You must leave the test hall as soon as you submitted your work, but not before at
least 30 minutes of the test time has expired. You are not allowed to leave the hall
without the permission if the invigilator. After any test, no student is allowed to open
the computer to access any other program than the test.
All test scripts, disks and aids handed out to you must be returned before you leave
the test hall.
The invigilator may disqualify any candidate for unfair practices or unsatisfactory
conduct.
A student who does not comply with these rules shall be subject to disciplinary steps
in terms of the Examination rules and Regulations of TUT.
APPENDIX 5: PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Practical exercises will be handed out in class.
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