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- UCAS course code
- H112
- UCAS institution code
- M20
BEng/MEng Electrical, Electronic & Mechatronic Engineering with an Integrated Foundation Year
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Information and Communications Technology
Unit code | FOUN10011 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 1 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
The course provides students with the opportunity to learn and develop advanced skills relating to technologies for accessing, transmitting and presenting information.
Aims
The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop skills relating to technologies for accessing, transmitting and presenting information.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course unit a student will be able to:
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employ a virtual and a face to face learning environment to access information and participate in online assessments
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use ‘office’ software to create documents and transfer information in an appropriate format
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evaluate online tools for researching and referencing information in the science and engineering field
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explore project management software and collaborative working tools for use in group work
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produce graphs of data using appropriate plotting software
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manipulate data sets using a typical spreadsheet package
Syllabus
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virtual learning environments (Blackboard), including lectures
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online learning modules and assessments
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email
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word processing and creating pdfs
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academic malpractice
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referencing tools
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project management tools
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graph plotting and spreadsheets.
Teaching and learning methods
Online, problem-based learning. Two lectures to be introduced to access ICT knowledge
Knowledge and understanding
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Written assignment (inc essay) | 100% |
Feedback methods
Formative feedback will be given during lectures and, on request, throughout the course. Targeted feedback will be given following assessments. Summative feedback will be given following assessments and marking rubrics will be visible to students where applicable.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Practical classes & workshops | 12 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 88 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Chrisoula Chappell | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes