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Course Code<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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CLA 11022<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Course Title<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Computer Literacy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Credit Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Core \/ Auxiliary<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Auxiliary Course<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Hourly Breakdown<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Theory<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Independent Learning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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55<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Provide sufficient knowledge and practical experience on ICT tools and techniques required in the present learning and working environment.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Intended Learning Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Describe the functions of computers and communication networks components<\/li>\n
  • Recognize important security issues, legal issues in relation to copyright and data protection associated with using computers.<\/li>\n
  • Operate a computer effectively using Operating System.<\/li>\n
  • Create documents using word processing software<\/li>\n
  • Design slides using presentation software<\/li>\n
  • Make use of spreadsheet application software\u00a0 for data manipulation and data visualization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Syllabus Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Course Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • ICT in Everyday Life: Electronic World, Communication, Virtual Communities.<\/li>\n
  • Processing Data: Data Vs Information,\u00a0 Transforming Data Into Information<\/li>\n
  • Evolution of Computer Systems : Brief history of computers and computer architecture<\/li>\n
  • Computer Systems: Exploring computers and their uses<\/li>\n
  • Hardware of a Computer System \u2013 CPU, Memory, Storage devices, Input devices, Output devices<\/li>\n
  • Software – Operating System, Application software, File structure.<\/li>\n
  • Introducing Computer Networks: Networking Basics, Data Communications<\/li>\n
  • Computer and Communication Systems: Major components of Communication Systems, connecting to a network and to the Internet<\/li>\n
  • The Internet: The Internet and Internet Services – World Wide Web, e-mail, social networking, blogs, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Protecting Your Privacy, Your Computer and Your Data, Understanding the need for security measures and protective measures. Health and Environment.<\/li>\n
  • Word processing application: Navigating the word Document Window, Toolbar, creating, editing, formatting a document, indents, Tabs and Tables, documents with multiple columns, formatting pages, previewing and printing documents, Automating tasks, Tracking Changes, Mail merging<\/li>\n
  • Presentation application: Creating a presentation, applying design templates, viewing and formatting, Adding and modifying slide text, animating text and objects, inserting multimedia, drawing and modifying shapes, delivering a slideshow, printing a presentation<\/li>\n
  • Spreadsheet application: Cells and addresses, formatting cells and worksheets, formulas and functions, Creating and modifying charts, page setup and printing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Teaching and Learning Methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Lecture, Laboratory practical, Discussion, tutorial classes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Assessment Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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In-Course Assessment Examination:<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Practical \u2013 02 hours\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 : 35%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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