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This document outlines an introductory course on computer theory for nursing students. The 45-hour course is divided into lectures and labs and aims to help students develop a basic understanding of computers and their applications in nursing. The six main units cover fundamental computer concepts, the DOS and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, multimedia and computer-aided teaching/testing, the internet and email, statistical packages, and hospital management systems. Students will be assessed through short answers, objective questions, practical exams, and viva voce.

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This document outlines an introductory course on computer theory for nursing students. The 45-hour course is divided into lectures and labs and aims to help students develop a basic understanding of computers and their applications in nursing. The six main units cover fundamental computer concepts, the DOS and Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office applications, multimedia and computer-aided teaching/testing, the internet and email, statistical packages, and hospital management systems. Students will be assessed through short answers, objective questions, practical exams, and viva voce.

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Introduction to Computer

Placement: First year


Theory – 45 Hours
(Class -15 + lab 30)
Course description: This course is designed for students to development basic understanding of uses
of computer and its applications in nursing.
Specific objectives: After the completion of the course, students will able to:
1. Identify & define various concepts used in computer.
2. Identify & describe application of computer in nursing.
3. Describe & use the DOS & Windows
4. Describe & demonstrate skill in the use of MS-office.
5. Describe & demonstrate skill in using multimedia & computer aided teaching & testing.
6. Identify & demonstrate use of internet & e-mail
7. Describe & use the statistical packages
8. Describe the use of Hospital Management System.
Unit Hrs Learning Content Teaching Assessment
Objective Learning Methods
Activities
I 3 • Identify & Introduction • Lecture • Short answers
define various • Concepts of Discussion • Objective type
concepts used Computers • Demonstration
in computer • Hardware and
• Identify software; trends
application of and technology
computer in • Application of
nursing computers in
nursing
II 26 Hrs • Describe and • Introduction to • Lecture • Short answers
T=6 Use the Disk disk operating Discussion • Objective type
P=20 Operating system • Demonstration • Practical Exam.
System o DOS
• Demonstrate o Windows (all
skill in the use version)
of MS Office • Introduction
o MS-Word
o MS-Excel with
pictorial
presentation
o MS-Access
o MS-Power point
III 5 Hrs • Demonstrate • Multimedia; types • Lecture • Short answers
T=2 skill in using in & uses Discussion • Objective type
P=3 using • Computer aided • Demonstration • Practical Exam
multimedia teaching & testing. and Viva Voce
• Identify
features of
computer aided
teaching and
testing
IV 4 Hrs • Demonstrate • Use of Internet • Lecture • Short answers
T=1 use of internet and: email Discussion • Objective type
P=3 and Email • Demonstration • Practical Exam
• Practice Session and Viva Voce
V 4 Hrs • Describe and • Statistical • Lecture • Short answers
T=2 use the packages: types Discussion • Objective type
P=2 statistical and their features • Demonstration • Practical Exam
packages • Practice Session and Viva Voce
VI 3 Hrs • Describe the • Hospital • Lecture • Short answers
T=1 use of Hospital Management Discussion • Objective type
P=2 Management System: Types and • Demonstration • Practical Exam
System uses and Viva Voce

REFERENCES:
1. Jain and Saakshi (2004), COMPUTERS FOR NURSES
2. Kalicharan (2002), INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
3. Nicoll (2001), NURSES GUIDE TO INTERNET. Third edition.
4. Phatak M et al (2001), MULTIMEDIA TECHNIQUES. First edition, Nirali Prakashan.
5. Rajaraman (1999), F UNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER . Tata Macrohill Publication, New Delhi.
6. Sanjeev kumar (2002), A TEXTBOOK OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. Educational and
Technical Publishers, New Delhi.
Evaluation Scheme:

Subject Internal Assessment Total


#Introduction to 100 100
Computer (Theory) (College level qualifying exam, minimum passing
Marks 40%.)

* College level qualifying exam to appear in University Examination, minimum passing


Marks 50%.

Details as follows:
Internal Assessment: 100 Marks
(Out of 100 Marks to be send to the University)

Mid-Term: 50 Marks
Prelim: 50 Marks
Total: 100 Marks

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