Alternative programme modules. info on modules?

garv123

Anyone any info on the modules below, or know where I can even find out about them?

managerial accounting,
introduction to IT,
3D cad modelling, (already did it)
Land surveying,
Building measurement,
estimating and costing.

Not sure what to pick and cant find info about them.

Darth Frodo

http://outside.ul.ie/BookofModules/Default.aspx

Just search the module code.

iLaura

I'm going to assume that the Intro to IT course is optional for you, because if it is, I would advise against it. I did it last semester and it was a waster of time. One hour lecture a week that covers computer theory and stuff, and then a two hour lab that's basically the same as ECDL; all you do is word, excel and powerpoint.
To be honest, the module isn't worth your while at all.

garv123

iLaura wrote: »

I'm going to assume that the Intro to IT course is optional for you, because if it is, I would advise against it. I did it last semester and it was a waster of time. One hour lecture a week that covers computer theory and stuff, and then a two hour lab that's basically the same as ECDL; all you do is word, excel and powerpoint.
To be honest, the module isn't worth your while at all.

Sounds like the one for me

ive them picked already. went for IT, land surveying and building measurement. I was advised against accounting by 2 people who did it and since i never did business or accounting in school they said im better off doing something else.

iLaura

garv123 wrote: »

Sounds like the one for me

ive them picked already. went for IT, land surveying and building measurement. I was advised against accounting by 2 people who did it and since i never did business or accounting in school they said im better off doing something else.

If you've the same lecturer that I had for IT, you're in for a boring time! :P But it is a fairly handy subject to get marks in. Without any study for it at all I got a B2, so if you wanna get a good QCA, you could easily get an A in it with the tinsiest bit of effort.

wnolan1992

iLaura wrote: »

If you've the same lecturer that I had for IT, you're in for a boring time! :P But it is a fairly handy subject to get marks in. Without any study for it at all I got a B2, so if you wanna get a good QCA, you could easily get an A in it with the tinsiest bit of effort.

Aren't Alt. Programme modules Pass/Fail?

Jester252

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Aren't Alt. Programme modules Pass/Fail?

yep they are which is why the IT is a good one when doing the Alt. Programme do as little as possible.

garv123

Yeah they are pass/fail and worthless to the QCA, They're only just to pick up the credits.
Hopefully I wont have to finish them and find a job.

Just looked at the exam paper for IT and I'd say i could pass it now with the bit I know.

9 hour weeks will be fun.

Jester252

garv123 wrote: »

Yeah they are pass/fail and worthless to the QCA, They're only just to pick up the credits.
Hopefully I wont have to finish them and find a job.

Just looked at the exam paper for IT and I'd say i could pass it now with the bit I know.

9 hour weeks will be fun.

When I did it I had a 4 hour week all on the same day

garv123

Jester252 wrote: »

When I did it I had a 4 hour week all on the same day

Hour lecture and 2 hour lab for it.

the other modules are just 3 hour labs.

Jester252

garv123 wrote: »

Hour lecture and 2 hour lab for it.

the other modules are just 3 hour labs.

The lab is optional and all it is is formatting excel and word. Never went once and I only lost 2% on the lab test

garv123

Jester252 wrote: »

The lab is optional and all it is is formatting excel and word. Never went once and I only lost 2% on the lab test

Had the first lecture today and he said we could do the lab work at home..

We also get lollipops for getting questions right :rolleyes:

wnolan1992

garv123 wrote: »

Had the first lecture today and he said we could do the lab work at home..

We also get lollipops for getting questions right :rolleyes:

I know what module I'm doing when I don't get Co-Op next year!

Arse Biscuits!

Question actually: When you're doing the alternative program, are the grades that you receive for the modules you did posted on your transcript? Or are they just marked as pass/fail?

Jester252

Arse Biscuits! wrote: »

Question actually: When you're doing the alternative program, are the grades that you receive for the modules you did posted on your transcript? Or are they just marked as pass/fail?

marked as pass/fail so a 40% is the same as a 90%

Arse Biscuits!

Jester252 wrote: »

marked as pass/fail so a 40% is the same as a 90%

Fantastic, so if I get a C it'll just show up as a pass?

Jester252

Arse Biscuits! wrote: »

Fantastic, so if I get a C it'll just show up as a pass?

yep

sigmund.jung

garv123 wrote: »

Had the first lecture today and he said we could do the lab work at home..

We also get lollipops for getting questions right :rolleyes:

does he ring a bell too?