Key words
Applied informatics – information technology – P175
Objectives
Learning how to use present-day professional software is absolutely necessary to survive in an automated business environment. The course aims at familiarising students with a word processor. Students not only practise the more basic skills in order to become professional, fast users of the software, but they also learn to master some of the more advanced techniques and skills. In this way, they can use the technology efficiently and professionally.
Topics
Word Processing: formatting of letter, paragraph and page; sections, headers and footers, page numbering; fields, styles, numbering headings, notes, table of contents, tables; templates, mailing, using graphics.
Prerequisites
To attend this course, students need to be familiar with the basic functions of a word processing programme on a computer.
Basic computer literacy (in an MS Windows environment) is required (working within the Windows environment, working with files and directories, …).
Final Objectives
- Knowledge and application of advanced functions of word processing
Indicators: - provide a professional layout to letters and documents
- be able to use the advanced functions of a word processing programme
- be able to use the word processing programme effectively and efficiently
- General and job-related skills and attitudes
Indicators: - be able to carry out an assignment with the help of a word processor
- have a critical attitude towards the data to be processed in order to process them precisely and accurately
- show some creativity in providing the processed material with a layout
- look for a solution spontaneously when there are problems using the word processing programme
Materials used
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Syllabus
Computer with internet connection, word processing programme
Study costs
Syllabus at the current price laid down by Hogeschool Gent.
Computer (students may use the students’ computer room free during and outside class hours).
Study guidance
Tutoring
Teaching Methods
Lectures, workshops with class exercises
Assessment
- First exam session: 100 % permanent assessment (execute a task correctly within a time limit).
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Second exam session: 100 % exam on a computer (execute a task correctly within a time limit).
Lecturer(s)
De Poorter Hilde
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