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Haramaya University

College of Computing and Informatics


Department of computer Science
Course Outline

Course Title: Introduction to Computer Applications


Course Code: CSIT 201
Course Structure: 3 Cr. Hrs. (Theory: 2 Hrs. + Practical: 3 Hrs.)
Instructor: __________.
Course Objectives:
 To let students know: What a computer is and its basic components, what it can do, the
benefits human beings get from computers, etc.
 To let students be able to know and use Microsoft Office packages
________________________________________________________________________
Course Content:
Part I: Theory
Chapter 1: Introduction
 Definition of Computer
 Computers Vs. Human beings
 Importance of Computers
 History of Computers
 Generation and Classification of Computers
o Generations of Computers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th)
o Classification of Computers
 Data Processing
o Real time (online) processing
o Batch processing
Chapter 2: Computer System
 What is a System?
 Components of Computer System
 Hardware Component
o Input devices
o Storage devices
o Processing devices
o Output devices
 Software Component
o System software
o Application software
Chapter 3: Number System
 Binary
 Octal
 Hexadecimal
 Number Conversions
Chapter 4: Networks and the Internet
 Networks
 Internet
 Connectivity devices
Chapter 5: Information and Society
 Virtual Society
 Issues and Ethics in IT
 Computer Crimes
 Computer Viruses and Worms
Part II: Practical
Chapter 6: Microsoft Windows
 Starting windows
 Exploring desktop
 Shutting down windows
 Working with files and folders
 Exploring a window
 Working with a window
 Opening and running programs
 Inside My Computer
 Searching files and folders
 Using help
Chapter 7: Microsoft Word
 Starting Microsoft Word
 Exploring the Microsoft word interface
 Creating new document
 Typing text
 Saving document
 Closing document
 Opening document
 Print previewing
 Editing document
 Different views of a document
 Inserting
 Formatting text
 Working with tables
 Microsoft Word Help
Chapter 8: Microsoft Excel
 Starting Microsoft Excel
 Exploring Microsoft Excel Interface
 Creating new workbook
 Entering data
 Inserting and deleting row
 Inserting and deleting column
 Inserting and deleting sheet
 Using Formula & Functions
 Inserting and deleting graph
 Microsoft Excel Help
Chapter 9: Microsoft PowerPoint
 Starting Microsoft PowerPoint
 Exploring Microsoft PowerPoint interface
 Creating new presentation
 Entering data
 Adding new Slide
 Slide Design
 Slide Layout
 Slide Transition
 Slide Show
 Microsoft PowerPoint Help
Chapter 10: Using the Internet (Optional)
 Searching Information on the web (Using Google Search)
 Using Email (Using Yahoo mail)
Evaluation: Theory- 70%, Practical- 30%

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