STA172 Statistics and Technology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Mathematics and Statistics (MASTA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject is part of the TAFE NSW Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Dubbo |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: STA172
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Normally applicants will have Year 12 or equivalent, however applicants with other educational backgrounds will also be considered.
Enrolment restrictions:
Restricted to students enrolled in the CSU Pathway Program - Diploma of General Studies.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have the statistical and technological foundation skills they require to successfully engage in study at university level.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Operate a spreadsheet application
- Access and use the internet
- Operate a word processing application
- Apply sustainability practices
- Apply statistical processes
- Calculate and analyse statistical data
- Operate a personal computer
- Operate a presentation package
- Locate and use relevant online information
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
Students studying the distance education option will be required to attend two face-to-face sessions at the support hub in Dubbo, including a three day orientation at the start of the course.
Dates for Residential Schools
· First Residential School/Orientation
Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 February 2013.
· Second Residential School
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 March 2013
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.