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SUBJECT TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SUBJECT CODE: 310/19/S07


DURATION: 180 HOURS
1.0 AIM OF THE SUBJECT

The aim of the subject is to enable students to apply computer skills in the business environment.
2.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES

2.1 describe the operation of major hardware units of a computer.

2.2 Outline the functions of input and output devices

2.3 describe duties and responsibilities of computer personnel

2.4 Describe computer security

2.5 Outline requirements of a computer room environment.

2.6 Identify emerging technologies e.g. Cloud computing, Mobile databases, GIS, Geo-spatial
Technologies

3.0 TOPICS

Hardware
Software
Computer Management
File management
Data communications and network basics
Security, copyright and legal aspects
Computer ergonomics, health and safety
Internet services
Emerging Technologies
Word processing
Spreadsheet package
Database
Presentation
4.0 CONTENT
4.1 HARDWARE
4.1.1 Define a computer
4.1.2 Define hardware
4.1.3 Explain categories of computer hardware devices
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- Input

4.1.3.1 Describe the following input devices


(keyboard, mouse, trackball, bar code reader, microphone, scanner, digital camera, web camera,
joystick, graphic tablet, light pen, digitizer, MICR,OCR, OMR, Magnetic stripe reader, remote
control, sensors, touch screen, numeric keypad and light pen)
4.3.1.2 List areas of application for input devices in 4.1.3.1.
- Processing

4.1.4.1 Describe the following output devices


monitors – types of monitors (LCD, TFT, LED, Plasma, HD)
printers – impact and non-impact (laser and desk jet), braille printers
plotters
projectors

4.1.4.2 Identify areas of application of output devices in 4.1.3.1.


- Output

4.1.5.1 Describe the following output devices


monitors – types of monitors (LCD, TFT, LED, Plasma, HD)
printers – impact and non-impact (laser and desk jet), braille printers
plotters
projectors

4.1.5.2 Identify areas of application of output devices in 4.1.5.1.


- Storage

4.1.6.2 Describe the following Computer Storage


Main storage (ROM and RAM)
backing/ secondary/ external/ auxiliary storage( Hard disk (internal and external), CDs (CDR,
CDRW), DVDs (DVDWR, DVDR), magnetic tape, memory sticks, Blu-ray disk, memory cards
and flash disks, solid state storage
online storage (cloud computing)

4.1.6.3 Identify areas of application of storage devices in 4.1.6.1.


4.1.6.4 Differentiate between Main storage and backing storage.
4.1.4 Classify computers according to:
- Historical development
- Purpose
- Size and capacity
4.2 SOFTWARE
4.2.1 Define software
4.2.2 Classify computer software
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4.2.3 Systems Software
- Explain the main features and functions of
o Operating systems
o Utility software
o Development software
- Explain multiprocessing, multiprogramming, multitasking, timesharing
4.2.4 Application Software and their uses.

- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet Processing
- Database Processing
- Presentation Application
- Desktop publishing Application
- Multimedia Applications
4.2.5 Evaluate sources of software
- Off-the-shelf
- In-house
- Freeware and shareware
- Outsourcing
4.2.6 Outline criteria for selecting application software

4.3 COMPUTER MANAGEMENT


4.3.1 Operate the computer, starting, restarting and shutting down.
4.3.2 View computers basic system information e.g. operating system, processor type, RAM and
speed.
4.3.3 Set-up desktop configuration, screen, background options etc.
4.3.4 Format secondary storage devices
4.3.5 Use the help facility

4.4 FILE MANAGEMENT


4.4.1 Create folders and icons.
4.4.2 Work with icons, windows, directories/folders.
4.4.3 Move, copy and delete files and folders.
4.4.4 Print management
Print from an installed printer
Change default printer from the printer from the printer list.
View print jobs and progress.

4.5 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK BASICS


4.5.1 Define data communication and computer networks
4.5.2 State advantages and disadvantages of using computer networks
4.5.3 Outline data transmission media and connectivity devices
4.5.4 Explain data transmission modes
4.5.5 Discuss network types and topologies
- LAN, MAN, WAN
- Star, bus, ring, mesh, hierarchical

4.6 SECURITY, COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL ASPECTS


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4.6.1 Outline threats to computers systems and ways of preventing them
4.6.2 Define data security
4.6.3 Computer crime
- Define computer crime
- Identify types of computer crime
- Suggest possible measures to combat computer crime
4.6.4 Malicious software
- Define malicious software
- Identify types of malicious software
- Explain how malicious software spreads
- Suggest measures against malicious software
- Outline symptoms of malicious software attack
4.6.5 Copyright and the law
Explain legal issues,
Examine software licensing

4.6.6 Handling of personal data


Explain information privacy issues
Discuss implications of Data Protection Legislation
Outline ethical issues in

4.7 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT


4.7.1 Outline ergonomic tips for computer users
4.7.2 Describe health effects associated with prolonged and inappropriate computer use and
measures to reduce the effects
4.7.3 Outline the requirements of an ideal computer room environment
4.7.4 List safety precautions when using a computer

4.8 INTERNET SERVICES


4.8.1 Define the term Internet
4.8.2 Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet
4.8.3 Distinguish between Internet and World Wide Web.
4.8.4 Explain applications of the Internet

4.9 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES


4.9.1 Outline emerging computing technologies such as
- Geographical information systems (GIS)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cloud (Web) computing
- Mobile databases
- Robotics

PRACTICALS
4.2 WORD PROCESSING
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4.2.1 Load program / Word processor
4.2.2 Create a new document.
4.2.3 Manipulate text
Insert text
Copy text
Delete text
Move text
Replace text
Underline text
Align text
o Centre
o Left align
o Right align
o Justify
Embolden text
Perform drop cap
4.2.4 Perform mail merge
4.2.5 Change line spacing
4.2.6 Change margins
4.2.7 Change font style and size
4.2.8 Find and replace
4.2.9 Insert page numbers
4.2.10 Format document

4.3 SPREADSHEETS PACKAGE


4.3.1 Load the program
4.3.2 Create a spreadsheet
4.3.3 Cursor manipulation
4.3.4 Using the Help facility.
4.3.5 Enter text
4.3.6 Apply/replicate formulae.
4.3.7 Insert columns and rows, delete columns and rows.
4.3.8 Save the spreadsheet (file)
4.3.9 Print spreadsheet or specified window
4.3.10 Retrieve spreadsheet
4.3.11 Insert charts

4.4 DATABASE
4.4.1 Load program
4.4.2 Set up files containing alphabetic and numeric fields within the record
4.4.3 Enter data
4.4.4 Add records, delete records.
4.4.5 Edit records
4.4.6 Sort records by a key field.
4.4.7 Search records by a key field.
4.4.8 Print selected fields.
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4.4.9 Create queries and reports
4.4.10 Search on more than one criteria, produce printouts

4.5 PRESENTATION
4.5.1 Load a presentation program.
4.5.2 Create a new slide.
4.5.3 Edit a slide
4.5.4 Add new slides
4.5.5 Create a slide show
4.5.6 Move around slides, delete and edit layout.
4.5.7 Work with Master Slide.
4.5.8 Print a presentation

5.0 ASSESSMENT SCHEME


SUBJECT MODE OF TOTAL
ASSESSMENT
EXAMINATION CONTINUOUS
WEIGHTING 40% ASSESSMENT 60%
Introduction to 3 hour written A minimum of 100%
Computers examination theory 2 Assignments
310/18/S07 exam 20% 20%
3 hour practical 2 Practical
paper practical Assignments 20%
20% 2 Tests 20%

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