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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Course
ITEC110 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Department
Information Technologies - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Online Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
4
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dokun Iwalewa OLUWAJANA
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

The aim of this course is to give the students an understanding of the fundamentals of computers such as the basic components of the computers, input, output, storage devices and processing as well as application and system software, utility programs and internet basics. At the end of this course students will be familiar with the computer terminology and able to use the word processing and spreadsheet programs as well as efficient internet usage. General presentation of computer technologies, Windows operating system and applications in the Microsoft Office packageWord, Excel, Access and Power Point , softwares used in pharmacies, drawing for academic purposes and web-based method of screening of literature are also covered.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

  1. 01 Knowledge on computer fundamentals such as four basic components of the computer, input, output, storage and processing devices
  2. 02 Knowledge on application and system software, utility programs , internet basics as well as Data security essentials

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Computer and Internet Basics: search engines
Week 3 Computer and Internet Basics: search engines
Week 4 Computer Hardware: Input and Output Devices
Week 5 Computer Hardware: Processing and Storage Devices
Week 6 Computer Software: System Softwares
Week 7 Computer Software: Application Softwares
Week 8 Revision
Week 9 Midterm Exam
Week 10 File Management and Digital Electronics: Create, copy, paste, organize, sort files
Week 11 File Management and Digital Electronics: Create, copy, paste, organize, sort files
Week 12 Data Security: Computer, data and network security threats
Week 13 Data Security: Computer, data and network security threats
Week 14 Networks and Connecting to the Internet: Wired and wireless networks, IP addresses, domain names
Week 15 Final Exam

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 June Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja, COMPUTER CONCEPTS INTRODUCTORY, International Edition (2013),Cengage Learning
  2. 02 Microsoft Office 2013: Illustrated Introductory First Course (2013).

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Knowledge on computer fundamentals such as four basic components of the computer, input, output, storage and processing devices
  2. L02 Knowledge on application and system software, utility programs , internet basics as well as Data security essentials

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Conduct research, planning, implementation of a plan, and evaluate the results.
  2. P02 Demonstrate their knowledge of media and digital media communications related to the publicity of institutions and organizations.
  3. P03 Conduct advertising and campaign processes for traditional and new media.
  4. P04 Carry out internal and external communication processes within institutions and organizations.
  5. P05 Use the necessary audio-visual communication tools within the fields of public relations and advertising.
  6. P06 Show sensitivity toward remaining loyal to universal values, laws and ethical principles while practicing their profession.
  7. P07 Proves his/her basic theoretical knowledge in the fields of public relations, advertising and communication.
  8. P08 Expresses his/her knowledge of crisis management and how to find solutions to problems within the field of public relations.
  9. P09 Expresses his/her knowledge of perception and reputation management for institutions and organizations.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 Average
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L02 - - - - - - - - - -