ASSIGNMENT 1 CSC134: COMPUTER AND INFORMATION PROCESSING (CO1-LO1) The computer has changed society nowadays.

People interact directly with computers in fields such as education, finance, government, travel, publishing, science, health care, manufacturing, music and also transportation. Instructions: Prepare a written report that explains the usage of computer in transportation industry. Your report should answer the following questions: 1. How has the computer impacted the transportation industry? 2. How might transportation be different in the future because of computers? 3. Briefly explain THREE (3) advantages and THREE (3) disadvantages of computer usage in transportation industry.

Format: Font : Times New Roman, Size 12 Spacing: 1.5 Language : English Language References : At least 4 references Cover Page: Green Other requirements: Table of contents and Marking Scheme

Details of Submission: The assignment must be submitted before or on the 22nd December 2011 before 5.00 pm at room number A214.

Note: A late submission will be penalized. Any work which is found to be plagiarized will be awarded with no mark.

Marking scheme: Remarks Category Poor 1 Easy to follow format Mediocre 2 Good 3 Outstanding 4

Easy to follow the organizations content Very difficult to follow or incomplete 1 Very good but not perfect 3

Disorganized

Excellent

Quality and details of information.

Quality and details of information as requested. Incomplete 1 Unclear 2 Very good but not perfect 3 Excellent 4

Demonstrate an understanding of the task given. Understanding Unclear Not clear enough Very good but not perfect Excellent

1 Technical skills

Use suitable application programs and its peripheral and devices. Professionalism, values and attitudes 1 2 3 4

Show professionalism in the preparation of task.