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Appendix E
Certificate in Computing (CIC) |
1. Module Naming Convention | Each module is identified by a five-character code (AAxxx) (previously ICn-nn).
Characters 1 & 2 - a mnemonic for a subject area (Previously IC - standard code for Certificate in Computing).
Character 3 - the level of the module (previously the subject area (1-6).
Characters 4 & 5 - number of modules in subject area.
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2. Module Prescriptions top | 2.1 Where possible, all appropriate modules should be illustrated by use of current software packages.
2.2 Throughout this programme, the importance of maintaining standards (of documentation, ethical behaviour, etc) should be continually emphasised.
2.3 For each module the actual time spent in classroom and other learning activities may vary.
2.4 Prescriptions for each module are appended as a continuation of this publication.
They provide directives for tutors, examiners and students and include:
>Student learning hours
>An indication of the skill level and depth of learning required by topic. For each topic the highest skill level is shown by the position of the asterisk. This also implies knowledge of the lower skills. Skill levels are indicated by an alphabetic character as follows:
R = recall
C = comprehension
A = application
P = problem solving
> An approximate allocation of assessment in percentages, by topic and by assessment situation.
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2.5 List of Modules and Credits top |
| Level |
Pre-2003 |
Module Name |
Credits |
| AP310 |
(IC2-10) |
Word Processing |
5 |
| AP320 |
(IC2-20) |
Databases(Flat-file) |
5 |
| AP330 |
(IC2-30) |
Spreadsheets |
5 |
| AP340 |
(IC2-40) |
Desk-top Publishing |
5 |
| AP350 |
(IC2-50) |
Presentation Software |
5 |
| AP360 |
(IC2-60) |
Graphics |
5 |
| AP370 |
(IC2-70) |
Accounting Package |
5 |
| AP380 |
(IC2-80) |
Project Management |
5 |
| BS230 |
(IC3-30) |
Mathematics for Computing |
5 |
| BS260 |
(IC3-60) |
Ergonomics |
5 |
| BS310 |
(IC3-10) |
Written Communication |
5 |
| BS320 |
(IC3-20) |
Interpersonal Communication |
5 |
| BS325 |
(IC3-25) |
Professional Practice |
5 |
| BS340 |
(IC3-40) |
Business Environment |
5 |
| BS370 |
(New) |
Accounting Introduction |
5 |
| EC320 |
(IC5-20) |
Email and Internet |
5 |
| EC330 |
(IC5-30) |
Working Collaboratively |
5 |
| HS310 |
(IC1-10) |
Hardware |
5 |
| HS320 |
(IC1-20) |
Software |
5 |
| HS330 |
(IC1-30) |
Networks |
5 |
| SD310 |
(IC4-10) |
Programming A |
5 |
| SD320 |
(IC4-20) |
Programming B |
5 |
| SD340 |
(IC4-40) |
Multimedia |
5 |
| ST320 |
(IC6-210) |
Special Topic |
5 |
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