Appendix E Certificate in Computing (CIC)

1. Module Naming Convention
2. Module Prescriptions
2.5 List of Modules and Credits


1. Module Naming Convention  
Each module is identified by a five-character code (AAxxx).

Characters 1 & 2 - a mnemonic for a subject area.

Character 3 - the level of the module.

Characters 4 & 5 - number of modules in subject area.


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.


2.5 List of Modules and Credits   top
Level Module Name Credits
AP310 Word Processing 5
AP320 Databases(Flat-file) 5
AP330 Spreadsheets 5
AP340 Desk-top Publishing 5
AP350 Presentation Software 5
AP360 Graphics 5
AP370 Accounting Package 5
AP380 Project Management 5
BS230 Mathematics for Computing 5
BS260 Ergonomics 5
BS310 Written Communication 5
BS320 Interpersonal Communication 5
BS325 Professional Practice 5
BS340 Business Environment 5
BS370 Accounting Introduction 5
EC320 Email and Internet 5
EC330 Working Collaboratively 5
HS310 Hardware 5
HS320 Software 5
HS330 Networks 5
SD310 Programming A 5
SD320 Programming B 5
SD340 Multimedia 5
ST320 Special Topic 5