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Introduction To Computers Course Outline

This document outlines an introductory course on computers and computer applications. The course aims to acquaint students with the basic components and functions of computers, their history of development, and common applications like Microsoft Office. It will cover topics such as the basic elements of a computer including input, storage, processing and output devices, as well as computer classifications, hardware, software and how to operate a computer. Students will be evaluated based on assignments, a midterm exam, and a final exam.

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Introduction To Computers Course Outline

This document outlines an introductory course on computers and computer applications. The course aims to acquaint students with the basic components and functions of computers, their history of development, and common applications like Microsoft Office. It will cover topics such as the basic elements of a computer including input, storage, processing and output devices, as well as computer classifications, hardware, software and how to operate a computer. Students will be evaluated based on assignments, a midterm exam, and a final exam.

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GREAT LAKES UNIVERSITY OF KISUMU

P.O. Box 2224 KISUMU 40100

BIT 111/COMP 100: Introduction to Computers and computer applications


Course Outline
Course Description
This course acquaints students with a basic introduction to a computer system; its history,
development and operation.
Objectives
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
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Define computers and affiliated terms


Explain the functions, advantages and disadvantages of computers.
Identify the basic elements as well as input and output devices of a computer.
Appreciate the development of computers and their types.

Explain how data is represented in a computer system

Manipulate computers.

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Course Content
The topics to be covered in this course include:
1. Introduction
Definition of a computer
Parts of a computer
2. Basic elements of a computer
Input
Storage
Processing,
Output
3. History of computers
4. Advantages and disadvantages of computers
5. Application areas of computers (Functions of a computer)
6. Computer classifications by size, purpose, function and generations

7. Computer hardware and software


8. How to start a computer
9. Computer applications
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft powerpoint
Microsoft Access
Course Procedures and Requirements
1. Straight lectures, discussions and students' presentations.
2. Assignments must be handed in on time and at the beginning of the class period on
the due date.
Grading
RATs, individual and group assignments

10%

Mid Semester Exam

30%

Final Exam

70%

Total

100%

(will be done in class)

Recommended Readings
1. Were, K. O., Ambira, C. M., & Agesa, B.S. (2008). Understanding computers: A
beginners text. Nairobi: Soloh worldwide Inter Enterprises ltd.
2. Internet sources
3. Other academic sources

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