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CT4001: Information Technology & Data Presentation

Module Title Information Technology & Data Presentation
Module Code CT4001
Module Tutor Maureen Clutterbuck
School Computing and Technology
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 4
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with BT111, BM102, BT110
Brief Description

This module introduces the use of software packages in the context of solving business problems and information needs. It will include coverage of databases with an emphasis on spreadsheets and data analysis. The module is a foundation module in Business Information Technology and would be relevant to any student wishing to acquire some practical IT skills to support business.  An understanding of basic mathematics including algebraic formulae would be beneficial.

Indicative Syllabus

This module is concerned primarily with the acquisition of skills to use current application software to enable use as real business tools in the workplace. A range of software applications is possible including word processing, presentation, database and spreadsheet applications. There will be an emphasis on spreadsheets and their application to data analysis and presentation together with the theory of descriptive statistics to support this.

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:...

  1. understand of the use of application software as business tools and apply this understanding in order to produce IT solutions to work-based business problems.
  2. appreciate the issues involved in designing and conducting a survey
  3. display data in a form appropriate for its purpose
  4. use a spreadsheet application to summarise data using appropriate statistical measures and diagrams
  5.  interpret the results of statistical summaries and explain their validity in a business context
  6. apply appropriate data analysis techniques
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
Independent Learning Hours: 228
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 25% Coursework: Group work, other: 1000 words or equivalent
002: 25% Coursework: Group work, other: 1000 words or equivalent
003: 50% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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