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Using Computer Applications

Using Computer Applications. Introduction to the module. Today's objectives. At the end of this lecture you should be able to describe: structure of the module learning materials you will need what you are to learn how you will be assessed

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Using Computer Applications

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  1. Using Computer Applications Introduction to the module

  2. Today's objectives • At the end of this lecture you should be able to describe: • structure of the module • learning materials you will need • what you are to learn • how you will be assessed This will be explained using the module descriptor • List the main types of computer packages • Identify tasks that these packages can be used for Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  3. Using Computer Applications Ivailo Chakarov

  4. Module Descriptor • Purpose of module - to develop an in-depth knowledge of generic commercial software applications. • To be able to use: • Word Processing Software • Spreadsheets • Databases • Presentation software • Learning materials required – Computer Microsoft Office Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  5. Purpose/Assessment of Module • To give students an overall grounding in the use of common PC applications in solving business problems • The course will consist of lectures and practical sessions over 12 weeks • Assessment will be through 2 assignments • Assessment 1 – production of a spreadsheet and report • Assessment 2 – creation of a database and associated documentation and the delivery of a presentation. Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  6. Computer Applications covered • Word processing / DTP (Word) • Databases (Access) • Spreadsheets (Excel) • Presentation software (PowerPoint) Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  7. Word Processing (Word) • Used to create written documents such as letters, reports, forms etc. • Contain useful tools to help produce professional documents such as: • Spell checker • Thesaurus, Grammar checks • Used to create, edit, format, store and print • Helpful for proof reading Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  8. Desktop Publishing Word Processing (Word) • Used to produce quality publications with • well-designed pages • elaborate charts & graphics • text, headlines, typeface variety Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  9. Databases (Access) An organised collection of related data Allows: - • integrated files • reduced redundancy • shared data • centralised security • easy filing & retrieval Useful for storing large amounts of data in an organised manner. Common database systems are: personnel systems, order/invoicing systems, warehouse systems, accounting systems etc. Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  10. Spreadsheets (Excel) • Traditional business tool • Allows : • basic calculations using formulae consisting of • Operands (sum, +, -,*,/) • Functions – sum, SDEV, IF, • automatic recalculation • charts Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  11. Spreadsheets (Excel) • useful for: • Accounting and cash flow • budget management • cost benefit analysis Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  12. Presentation software (PowerPoint) Used to produce multimedia presentations consisting of: • Text • Video • Sound • graphics (static and non-static) Useful for producing presentations to be given to an audience such as Sales, Marketing, educational lectures etc. Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  13. Integrated Packages (Microsoft Office) • An all in one set of programs • Usually comprising: - • Word processor • Spreadsheet • Database • Presentation software Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

  14. Objectives revisited • you should now be able to describe: • structure of the module • learning materials you will need • what you are to learn • how you will be assessed as explained using the module descriptor • List Computer Packages to be used • List main uses of the computer packages Created by Janet NicholsModified by Ivailo Chakarov

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