Unit Specification
Unit Code: JNE107
Unit Title: Introduction to Computing
Semester:
Block: 25/5-4/6/2010
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Year: 2010
Course: DME-ADME
Dept/Sch: Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering)
Campus: Newnham
Fraction of an EFTSL1: N/A
Prerequisites:
Year 11, 12, Trade Certificate in Fitting, Diesel Mechanics or Equivalent.
Academic Staff:
Title
Name
Office
Email
Unit Co-ordinator
Hung
Nguyen
G86
H.Nguyen@amc.edu.au
Lecturer
As above
As
above
As above
Phone
63354350
As
above
Consultation
days &
times
Appointment
As above
Aim of the Unit:
The purpose of this subject is to provide training for marine engineering watch-keeper students so
that they will be able to operate a personal computer for the purpose of general word processing
and data entry.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
1. Operate a personal computer with due regard to occupational health and safety procedures;
2. Demonstrate operation of a graphical user interface with regard to application execution
and systems maintenance;
3. Demonstrate the use of a word processor for the generation of a letter, memo and report;
and
4. Demonstrate the use of a spreadsheet for the generation of a maintenance schedule.
Relationship to Competency Standards:
This unit correlates with the relevant requirements of:
• International Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
for Seafarer (Resolution 2, Annex 1, Part A, Chapter III, standards for officers in
charge of the engineering watch, Section AIII/1) revised April 1995,
• Australian Maritime Safety Authority,
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and provides off the job training in theoretical knowledge required to support
achievement of relevant competencies in Competency Units 27, 29, 32, 34, 37, 54, 64,
65, 67, 73, 74, 79, 87, 90, 91, 98, and core units C1 to C12, of the National
Competency Standards for the Maritime Industry.
Primary Delivery Mode: On Campus
Web-CT: N/A (under construction)
Teaching and Learning Approaches:
Lectures and computer lab tutorials
Text Books:
Prescribed Textbooks:
There are no prescribed textbooks. Students will be provided with an electronic copy of the
lecturer-prepared lecture notes.
Reference Books:
Grauer, R.T and M. Barber (2008), Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Plus Edition with Additional
Excel and Access Coverage, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Grauer’s Website: http://www.prenhall.com/grauer/ (Student Downloads)
Required Materials:
CD-R or USB Flash Storage Device
Extra Costs:
Students should keep in mind that they bear all costs for photocopying and printing materials and
the lecture notes distributed on the web site and can be downloaded for free of charge.
Materials to be provided by AMC:
Lecture notes can also be downloaded from the lecturer’s home page:
http://academic.amc.edu.au/~hnguyen
Occupational Health and Safety Requirements:
When attending at this unit, please obey the rules for using classroom, computer room and labs.
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Class Times:
Class
Lecture
Tutorial
Exam (if
required)
Day
Time
Locations
Day 1 25/5
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
Day 2 28/5
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
Day 3 31/5
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
Day 4 1/6
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
Day 5 2/6
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
Day 6 3/6
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
Day 7 4/6
9:00-12:00
G35/G36 (Gen. Com Lab)
5-6 June
TBA
TBA
Attendance Requirements:
Attendance at all assigned class times is expected. You are responsible for all information (both
academic and administrative) presented during class times. Should you miss a class for whatever
reason it is your responsibility to obtain information and contents that were missed. If you are
missing the class or fail to submit your assignments and the final project on time may be allowed
late submission by arrangement with your lecturer, provided you can provide a medical certificate
or appropriate evidence for being late.
Syllabus and Learning Schedule:
Unit Contents
• Personal Computer (Basic Computer Concepts)
o Components of a PC
o Peripheral Devices
•
Systems Software (Windows XP)
o Operating Systems
o Application Software
•
Word Processing (Word 2007)
o Producing Word documents
o Using Word drawing and tabling tools
•
Spreadsheets (Excel 2007)
o Producing Excel spreadsheet documents
o Using Excel formulae and chart drawing tools
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Learning Schedule:
INTRODUCTIONG TO COMPUTING – DME (W/K) 2009
Block (6th April to 24th April 2009)
Date & Time
Duration
Topic and Tutorial
Syllabus - Lecture 1 PC
Day 1
9:00-12:00
Day 2
9:00-12:00
3.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
Activity 1-1 and Tutorial 1-1
Lecture 2 Part 1 Activity 2-1,
Lecture 2 Part 2 Activities 2-2 and 2-3
Tutorial 2-1
Lecture 3 on MS Office – MS Word
Activity 3-1
Activity 3-2 and Activity 3-3
Activities 3-4 through 3-8
Day 3
9:00-12:00
3.0 Hours
Tutorial 3-1 (Sample Test 1-1 Word)
Tutorial 3-2 (Sample Test 1-2 Word)
Lecture 4 on MS Excel
Day 4
9:00-12:00
3.0 Hours
Activity 4-1 and Activity 4-2
Activity 4-3 and Activity 4-4
Day 5
9:00-12:00
3.0 Hours
Readings/
Resources
Lecture
Notes
Module 1
Module 2
Lecture
Notes
Module 2
Module 3
Lecture
Notes
Modules 3
Lecture
Notes
Module 4
Class Test 1 (Word)
Activity 4-5 and Activity 4-6
Module 4
Activity 4-7 and Activity 4-8
Day 6
9:00-12:00
3.0 Hours
Tutorial 4-1 (Sample Test 2-1 Excel)
Module 4
Tutorial 4-2 (Sample Test 2-2 Excel)
Day 7
9:00-12:00
3.0 Hours
Class Test 2 (Excel)
Assessment:
The assessment of this unit is holistic in nature and requires assessing on the integration of skills
and knowledge. To be successful in the unit, the student must show evidence of achievement of
the unit purpose. This approach enables the assessment to be carried out by different means to
achieve a holistic outcome.
The assessment scheme is generally designed to ensure that critical knowledge and skills are
assessed more than once and in a variety of ways throughout the unit’s assessment events. This
provides a valid assessment of the student’s abilities and avoids misrepresentation of failures cause
by single cases of poor performance.
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Recognition of Prior Learning
Students, who have completed formal training or who have work experience and consider that they
are able to meet the learning outcomes of the unit, may seek recognition of prior learning.
Applicants will be required to present evidence of their relevant skills and knowledge in an
interview with specialist staff. This evidence will be validated through either satisfactory
supporting documentation, support from a recognised industry or workplace representative, or
through a testing process.
Types and Weighting of Assessment:
There are four assessment events. The assessments will take place in the classroom with computers
and necessary peripherals. The assessment methods are practical exercises. Student’s skills of
using computer and software will be observed.
Results are reported as Pass or Fail
Pass
Fail
50% or more
less than 50%
In addition to an overall pass in the unit, students must pass each assessment event where there is a
“Yes” in the “Must Pass” column.
Number
1
2
3
Type
Activities/Tutorials
Test 1
Test 2
Total
Timing
Continuous
End of Word
End of Excel
Unit Mark (%)
20
40
40
Must Pass
Yes
Yes
Yes
100%
Final Grade:
The grade that you receive for this unit will be determined by a committee of examiners. The raw
marks that you receive from each piece of assessable material will be combined in order to
determine a letter grade for the unit. The raw marks may undergo a scaling process to ensure
meeting AMC policies on the distribution of grades.
Problems with your assessment:
If you have questions or problems with your assessment, you should undertake discussion with the
following people until you have received a resolution of the issues. (1) The person who marked the
assessment. (2) Unit Coordinator. (3) Head of Marine Engineering in charge of the unit. (4)
Director – National Centre for Ports & Shipping Mr. John Lloyd. If this does resolve the issue you
may file formal appeal by contacting the office of the Registrar.
Student Support:
Some students may have problems that will affect learning that can span range a wide range of
issues, including, family relationship, health, emotional, financial and educational. AMC has
support systems, but it is important that you recognise that you have a problem and seek help
promptly before your learning is irreparably hampered. The student support offices at Newnham
campus are located above the library. For a description of the support available at AMC please see
http://www.amc.edu.au/students/student.support/ .
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