COMP1000 Introduction to World Wide Web, Spreadsheets and Databases  
World wide web WWW  dependent activities have become an essential part of our
existence and yet many of us do not know much about how
they works. In the first part of this course, we introduce the
abstract features of the internet and the software that makes it so
powerful. Knowledge about the architecure of the internet, world wide web, browsers,
seach engines, e-commerce, security, etc. will be helpful in using the internet
more effectively as well as becoming aware of the several pifalls associated
with this modern technology.  
Spreadsheets and databases are two of the most commonly used and powerful
computer tools yet they are often poorly utilised and the reasons for
using one rather than the other are poorly understood. Many people purchase
Microsoft Office which comes bundled with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access -
a spreadsheet and a database application - yet while many people have
some familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access is rarely utilised. This course
aims to explain in straightforward terms the concepts underlying both of these
powerful pieces of software so that students can exploit them effectively for
both their studies and future careers. It will investigate how to design
and implement effective spreadsheet and database applications. Students should also be able
to transfer these skills to other, similar spreadsheet and database packages. Students
will be expected to have personal copies of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Access on their own computers.  
Note s : This course may not be taken by students enrolled in an
Engineering program.