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Unit of Study COMP1002 Foundations of Computing (2024)

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

install and configure hardware, software and networks for computers and mobile devices

analyse and troubleshoot common issues affecting computers, mobile computing, software and other devices

identify security, safety and environmental issues related to information and communication technologies

Teaching and assessment

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Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
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Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Report30%
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Quiz20%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • CISCO Portal. Student login will be provided. All activities and materials will be provided via MySCU site and this CISCO portal.

  • Packet Tracer software - freely available via CISCO

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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