Course Code: AC11012
Course Title: Computer Literacy and Basic Applications
Core/Elective: Core
Prerequisite: None
Notional hours:
Theory | Practical | Independent learning |
15 | 30 | 65 |
Objective/s:
Furnish the student with knowledge on the concepts of Computer Literacy, computer system and its function, computer network system, Internet basics and its concepts, windows environment and impart computer practical skills in handling word processing software, Internet and working with online collaboration application.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Apply computer technology as a tool for communication and collaboration
- Prepare materials related to learning, assignments, reports.
- Make use of computer technology for personal and professional growth
- Execute computer technology for research and generating new knowledge
- Explore new technologies/knowledge for career growth as lifelong learners
Detailed syllabus:
Theory
Computer Hardware and Software
History and classification of computers, Introduction to computer, computer hardware and different hardware peripherals devices and examples, Central processing unit, internal memory, Secondary storage medias and discussing different types and usage of input and output devices and their advantages and disadvantages. Introduction to software, types of software, introduction to open source software.
Computer Networking and Internet
Introduction to computer networking, network cabling, types of network, wireless network and network-related security issues, network topologies, basic networking devices, structure and functioning of the internet, internet of things.
Security and Computer ethics
Computer virus and different types, Protection against virus and spam emails, common attributes of the viruses, precautions from virus attack. Uses of the computer in different field, Computer ethics (Code of ethics, Computer crime, Copyright laws, fair-use guidelines, and plagiarism), usage of Learning Management System (LMS)
Practical
Word processing application
introduction to Office applications and Word processing software, Creating, saving, and opening documents, Formatting and editing text, paragraphs, columns, adding pictures to pages, working with tables, charts, diagrams, referencing of captions, footnotes and endnotes, reference tables and indexes, bookmarks, security, working with Sections, Section breaks, change page setup, headers and footers, watermark, printer properties, and printing a document.
Presentation application
General introduction to multimedia application, Creating, saving, and opening presentations, working with slides, building presentations, adding pictures, artistic, adding sounds, movies, and links, Adding animations and special effects, Setting up and playing presentations.
Internet basics
Introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web (www), Internet-browsing applications, Web addresses and links, Search engines and searching techniques, Uploading and downloading documents and other files, Saving information from web pages, Creating and using email to communicate and collaborate, Email management, Attaching documents, Introduction and working with online collaboration application, Sharing and accessing online files, personal organization using e-mail, calendar, tasks and cloud storage, e-learning and open educational resources using internet.
Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities:
- Theory Lectures
- Computer Laboratory Practical
- Individual Assignments
Evaluation:
Theory (50%) | Practical (50%) | ||
Formative Assessment (30%) | Summative Assessment (70%) | Formative Assessment (30%) | Summative Assessment
(70%) |
Quiz- 10% In Class Test – 15% Assignment -5%
| Two hours Four out of five questions | Assignment1- 10% Assignment2- 10% Assignment3- 10% | Practical exam |
Recommended Readings:
- Emergent Learning. (2016). Introduction to Computers and Information Technology, 2nd Edition, Pearson.
- Faithe Wempen. (2015). Computing Fundamentals: Introduction to Computers, Sybex publishers
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum. (2003). Asia, Computer Networks (4th edition), Pearson Education
- Alastair De Watteville, Lester Gilbert. (2000). Advanced information and communication technology, Edexcel Foundation