| Title: | Computer Applications |
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| Long Title: | Computer Applications for Elec |
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| Field of Study: |
Electrical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
JOSEPH CONNELL |
| Module Author: |
JOSEPH CONNELL |
| Module Description: |
This module develops the student’s capacity for effective use of computer software for the field of electrical engineering. It encompasses applications for business and engineering, it encourages efficient use of software tools and promotes a commitment to high quality documents. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Effectively use business type software packages (including word process, equation, presentation) in applications relevant to electrical engineering. |
| LO2 |
Effectively use engineering type software packages (including calculation, modeling) relevant to electrical engineering. |
| LO3 |
Effectively use software packages for design and project management, relevant to electrical engineering. |
| LO4 |
Deliver high quality documents integrating components from multiple sources for engineering teams. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Presentation
Word processing software, advanced formatting, style, tables, outlining, mail-merge, equations. Presentation software, master pages, layouts, themes, integration, graphics, linking, professional presentation.
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Analysis
Spreadsheet software, data type, addressing, complex numbers, advanced formulae and functions, logical and lookup functions, advanced charting of engineering data. Database software, structure, fields, records, forms, queries, reports.
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Calculation and modeling
Software for calculation, modeling of electrical engineering problems.
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Design and project management
CAD software, blocks, symbol libraries, attribute extraction, overlay and xref. Project management software, tasks, schedules, resources, costing, analysis, tracking. Application to electrical projects.
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Integration and quality
Concepts in quality documentation, layout, sharing data, linking and embedding, capture and use of digital images, sections in large documents, table of contents and index. Professional reports.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Text, equation, presentation assignments |
1,4 |
20.0 |
Week 3 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Spreadsheet engineering assignment |
1,2 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Database assignments |
1,3 |
20.0 |
Week 7 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Calculation and modelling assignments |
2 |
20.0 |
Week 9 |
| Project |
Design and project management assignments |
3 |
20.0 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab |
Software exercises, assignments |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Student review |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Bernard V. Liengme; with David J. Ellert, A guide to Microsoft Excel 2007 for scientists and engineers [ISBN: 978-0-12-374623-8]
- Microsoft 2010, Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 Step-by-Step, Microsoft Press [ISBN: 073562691X]
- Carl Chatfield, Timothy Johnson D., 2010, Microsoft Project 2010 Step by Step [ISBN: 0735626952]
- William J Palm III, 2007, A Concise Introduction to Matlab, 1 Ed., McGraw-Hill [ISBN: 0073385832]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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