COURSE NAME: INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOY
PROGRAM: HEC
SEMESTER: TWO
COURSE CODE: HEC 1208
CREDIT UNIT: 3CU
CONTACT HOURS: 45
Course Description
This course aims at utilization of both lectures and Laboratory practice to introduce the nature and uses of computers. It Introduces students to Computers and Computer Systems
Objectives of the course
1) To introduce basics of computers (processing, software, hardware, memory, input/output devices)
2) To Introduce students to operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX)
3) To Introduce students to computer Applications (word processors, spread, presentations, databases)
Expected outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to;
· Produce graduates who are computer literate and be able to apply computer in their daily work and in their work places.
· Shall be able to operate the various computer packages including Microsoft word, excel internet etc.
Mode of delivery
• Class lectures/tutorials
• Group discussions
• Library research and use of internet
• Individual presentation
Course evaluation/assessment
•Students will be required to write a final examination marked out of 60%
•Students will be required to sit for tests, do written coursework and make individual presentations which will be marked out of 40%
Detailed course outline
Introduction to computers (week 1,2,3&4)
§ Concepts, Definitions and Characteristics of a computer
§ History of computing, Computer generations
§ Types and classifications of computers
§ Main parts of a computer
Hardware (week 5,6&7)
§ CPU Function and components
§ Input Devices
§ Output Devices
Software (week 8,9,10&11)
§ Operating System software (Windows, Linux, Unix)
§ Application Software (word processors, spreadsheets, presentations and Databases)
Information network (Week 12,13&14)
§ Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
§ Electronic Mail and The Internet
Computers in everyday life (Week 15&16)
§ Computers in the Home, work, Education and Daily life (supermarkets, Libraries, hospitals and Smart cards)
§ Security, Health and safety
Revision and Examination (weeks 17)
References
Kress, G. (2004). Literacy in the New Media Age. Cromwell Press
Norton, Peter. (2003) Peter Nortons Introduction to computers