INFO 1: Informatics

Course Description

This is a basic course in Informatics that will teach nursing students the fundamentals of Information Technology.

Pre-requisite: None
Credits: 3 units

Course Outline

• The Information Age


• Computer Systems: Hardware, Software, and Connectivity


• The Computer and Its Operating System Environment


• Introduction to Word Processing


• Introduction to Presentation Graphics


• Introduction to Spreadsheets


• Using the World Wide Web


• Introduction to Databases

References

• Introduction to Computers for Healthcare Professionals by Irene Joos et al.


• Information Technology Fundamentals by Gisela A. Albano et al.


• Essentials of Nursing Informatics by Virginia K. Saba and Kathleen A. McCormick

Grading System

• Assignments (10%)


• Quizzes (10%)


• Laboratory Exercises (20%)


• Participation (10%)


• Examination (50%)

Requirements

• Every week, students are required to submit at least three researches about technology (hardware or software) used in the area of Health and Medicine.


• Laboratory exercises will be given in class and should be complied based on the date identified by the instructor.


• All returned assignments, quizzes, researches, and laboratory exercises should be kept by students. These will be compiled and submitted as a requirement for the Finals.

Schedule

• Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm (Monday - Friday)


• Duration: 6 weeks


• Venue: IT Laboratory 3, Bro. Bernard Curtin Hall

Attendance

• Students should come to class on time.


• A student with three absences will be droppped from the class.


• Three cases of tardiness will be considered one absent.

Submission of Works

• Students are reminded to submit their requirements on time. Points will be deducted for late submission of requirements.


• Laboratory exercises, quizzes, and seatworks should be finished on time.

Instructor

• Name: Mr. Rico E. Nonles


• Email: nonles6162@yahoo.com and renonles@gmail.com