Computing Courses

Using a Computer for Study

Course Code:UCS/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
The internet can be an invaluable source of information for a student, but how do you evaluate the quality and reliability of the content each site provides? This short course will help you assess the benefits of information technology, providing guidance on the protocols for using email, online conferencing and real time chat as methods of communication. This free programme is provided by the Open University.
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Living with the Internet: Learning Online

Course Code:LO/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Learning online is one of the great advantages of information technology. This short course will help you establish a safe and comfortable working environment to ensure that your study time at the computer screen does not impact on your health. It also looks at the basic skills for online study, such as file management and installing software. This free programme is made available by the Open University.
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Introducing ICT Systems

Course Code:IICT/1112 Tutor:Dr. Mark Anderson
Information and communication technology (ICT) systems now dominate our everyday lives. This short course will explain what constitutes such a system and how ICT systems work. You will also look at how ICT systems convey, store and manipulate data, and how data is processed. Finally you will learn how these systems are used. This is a free course provided by the Open University.
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