• Semester 2 (Day)
• Semester 3 (Day)

Synopsis

Basic  computing  knowledge  and skills practice  are  facilitated  by
initial  support in computer laboratories.  Computing skills  acquired
through this unit are used for student presentations of writing  tasks
in  different contexts and in expressing understanding of  discipline-
specific content associated with their mainstream experience. The unit
incorporates a typing tutor for keyboard skills, introduction  to  the
major software applications required for undergraduate study including
word  processors,  spreadsheets and databases.   Students  also  build
research skills via USQ's electronic resources and the World wide Web.
The  unit provides a practical and theory-based framework for students
to make the important transition from a dependent learner to a student
with  autonomy to make decisions as a responsible computer-user  while
developing accurate and specialized use of the English language.