NURS 3404NED
NURS 3404NED |
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Professional Nursing Practice |
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Course Coordinator:
Dave Lam, BScN, MPhil (HKPolyU); Cert. Acupuncture (HKBU); RGN (NCHK)
Course Developer:
Maggie LEE Mei Yee
COMP 2010SED Computing Fundamentals with Java is a two-term, six-credit-unit, 2000-level course within the Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology (BCITH) programme suite and the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computing and Networking (BSCICNH) programme suite. It is a compulsory course for BCITH and BSCICNH. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computing and is suitable for students who do not have prior experience in programming. The problem solving aspect of computing will be emphasised. The main focus is to learn an object-oriented programming language (Java) and use it to solve problems. The software development cycle will also be introduced.
Enrolment Requirement(s)
Only students in the Bachelor of Nursing (Pathway 1) or the Bachelor of Nursing (Pathway 2) programme may enrol in NURS 3404NED.
Aims
This course aims to expand students' understanding of the theoretical and research perspectives in nursing, and develop students' knowledge on issues related to professional nursing practice, including healthcare systems, information technology, gerontechnology, power, politics, nursing leadership and management.
Contents
This course covers the following topics:
Learning support
There will be ten two-hour online interactive tutorials and ten hours of face-to-face tutorials. An online platform is also available for students to manage their learning materials as well as to interact with teachers and fellow classmates.
Assessment
There will be four written assignments (three for continuous assessment and one for final examination). Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).
Online requirement
This course is supported by the Online Learning Environment (OLE). You can find the latest course information on the OLE. Through the OLE, you can communicate electronically with your tutor and the Course Coordinator as well as other students. To access the OLE, students will need to have access to the Internet. The use of the OLE is required for the study of this course.
Equipment
A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:
You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.
Software
You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.
Set book(s)
There is no set book for this course.
Students with disabilities or special educational needs
The audio and visual components of this course may cause difficulties for students with an audio or visual handicap. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Course Coordinator before enrolling on this course.
