KADUNA STATE UNIVERISITY

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

SECOND SEMESTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION

JUNE, 2020
Course Information
Course Code: CSC112
Course Title: Appilications of Computer
Credit Unit: 2
Course Status: Core
Course Blurb: This course focuses on the applications of computers in
various disciplines. Students will be aware of computer
programs that are used to faciliatate various activities or
solve problems. Topics include the use of computers in
management, health, scientific experiments, simulations,
engineering design, teaching and learning. Students will
be required to demonstrate their understanding of the
applications of computers.

Semester: Second

Course Duration: 15 weeks

Study Hours for: 60

Course Team
Course Developer: Dr Muhammad Aminu Ahmad
Course Instructors: Dr Fatima S. Kabir
Mr Murtala Hayatu
Mrs Salome Danjuma Mammanjabs
Mr Isaac Samson
Mr Anas Saminu
Mrs Rasheeda Abdulkadir
Mr Salihu Abdulrahman
Mr Muhammed Bashir Saidu
Mr Abdullahi Isa

Course Content
Module 1 Computers in Management
Unit 1: Data Management
Unit 2: Inventory Management
Unit 3: Presentation and Communication
Module 2 Computers in Education
Unit 1: Computer Assisted Teaching and Learning
Unit 2: E-Library
Unit 3: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Module 3 Computers in Science and Engineering
Unit 1: Data Analysis
Unit 2: Experimentation
Unit 3: Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and
Engineering

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 Module 1: Computers in Management

Module Introduction

This module discusses the uses of computers in business processes. You will learn
the most commonly used applications to create and manage documents, process and
manipulate data and present information. You will also learn the most commonly used
computer programs for business communication and collaboration.
Unit 1: Document and Data Management
Unit 2: Inventory Management
Unit 3: Presentation and Communication

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Unit 1: Document and Data Management

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Introduction to Document and Data Management
3.1 Introduction to Word Processing
3.1.1 Overview of Microsoft Word
3.1.2 Starting MS Word
3.1.3 Key Terminologies of Microsoft Word
3.1.4 Creating and Formating Microsoft Word Document/Page
3.1.5 Working with Table in Microsoft Word
3.1.6 Working with Image in Microsoft Word
3.1.7 Mail-Merging using Microsoft Word
3.2 Introduction to Data Management
3.2.1 Overview of Microsoft Access
3.2.2 Database, Datatypes, Tables and Query
3.2.3 Creating a Database in Microsoft Access
3.2.4 Creating a Table in Microsoft Access
3.2.5 Adding Data into Tables
3.2.6 Reports
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Readings

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Unit 2: Inventory Management

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Overview of Inventory Management
3.1 Overview of Microsoft Excel
3.1.1 Working with Microsoft Excel Worksheet
3.1.2 Using Microsoft Excel Built-In Functions
3.1.3 What-if Analysis using Microsoft Excel
3.1.4 Data Table Sorting in Microsoft Excel
3.1.5 Working with Graphs and Charts in Microsoft Excel
3.2 Using Microsoft Excel to Manage Inventory
3.2.1 Creating and Invetory
3.2.2 Making Changing to an Inventory
3.2.3 Using Inventory Templates in Microsoft Excel
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Readings

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Unit 3: Presentation and Comminucation Systems

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Introduction to Presentation and Communication Systems
3.1 Overview of Presentation Packages
3.1.1 Starting MS PowerPoint
3.1.2 Layouts and Toolbars in MS PowerPoint
3.1.3 Working with Slides in MS PowerPoint
3.1.4 Design and Templates in MS PowerPoint
3.1.5 Working with Animation in MS PowerPoint
3.1 Overview of Communication Packages
3.2.1 Messessing Applications
§ Email
§ Instant Messeging Application
Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Telegram, Viber, Google
Hangouts Chat, Slack, Twist, Microsoft Teams, Bitrix24 and Flock
3.2.2 Video Conferencing Applications
Google Meet, Zoom, Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams,
GoToMeeting, Slack and Join.me,
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Readings

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 Module 2: Computers in Education

Module Introduction

This module discusses the uses of computers in teaching and learning. You wil learn
the most commonly used computer and Internet applications for virtual content
delivery, learning and assessment.

Unit 1: Computer Assisted Teaching and Learning

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Unit 1: Computer Assisted Teaching and Learning

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Overview of Computer Assisted Teaching and Learning
3.1 Introduction to Learning Management Systems (LMS)
3.1.1 BlackBoards Learn
3.1.2 Canvas
3.1.3 Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment)
3.1.4 TalentLMS
3.2 Introduction to Virtual Classrooms
3.2.1 BalackBoard Collaborate
3.2.2 Vedamo
3.2.3 BigBlueButton
3.2.4 Learn Cube
3.2.5 Adobe Connect
3.2.6 WizIQ
3.3 Introduction to Education Intranet Portals
3.4 Introduction to Microlearning
3.4.1 TalentCards
3.4.2 mLavel
3.4.3 HandyTrain
3.4.4 SwissVPS
3.4.5 EdApp
3.5 Introduction to Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
3.5.1 Coursera
3.5.2 EdX
3.5.3 Khan Academy
3.5.4 Saylor.org
3.5.5 Udemy
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Reading

Unit 2: E-Libraries

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Introduction to E-Library
3.1 E-Library Applications

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 3.1.1 Universal Digital Library
3.1.2 Project Guternberg
3.1.3 Bartleby
3.1.4 Ibiblio
3.1.5 Bartleby
3.1.6 Ibiblio
3.1.7 Open Library
3.1.8 LibreTexts
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Readings

Unit 3: Computer Based Test

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Introcuction to Computer Based Assessment
3.1 CBT Software
3.1.1 TCExam
3.1.2 VirtualX
3.1.3 Moodle online assessment software
3.1.4 Kaldin
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Readings

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 Module 3: Computers in Science and Engineering

Module Introduction

This module discusses the uses of computers in data analysis, scientific modelling,
simulation and experiments. You wil learn how computer are used in engineering,
desing and manufacturing.

Unit 1: Data Analysis

Unit 1: Data Analysis

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Introduction to Data Analysis
3.1 Data Acquisition
3.2 Data Cleanup
3.3 Data Visualisation
3.4 Data Analysis Tools
3.4.1 SPSS
3.4.2 MATLAB
3.4.3 Maple
3.4.4 R Programming
3.4.5 Python Programming
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Readings

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Unit 2: Experimentation

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Introduction to Virtual Laboratories
3.1 Collective Virtual Laboratories and Resources
(These are virtual laboratories and resources for Life, Physical, Environmental
and Health and Phamaceutical Sciences)
3.1.1 LabStar Software (https://www.labster.com/)
3.1.2 PraxiLabs (https://praxilabs.com/en/partner-with-us)
3.1.3 PhET Interactive Simultions (https://phet.colorado.edu/)
3.1.4 Molecular WorkBench (http://mw.concord.org/modeler/)
3.1.5 Wolfram Project (https://demonstrations.wolfram.com/about.php)
3.1.6 MERLOT Virtual Labs (https://virtuallabs.merlot.org/index.html)
3.1.7 BeyondLabz (https://www.beyondlabz.com/)
3.1.8 BioInteractive HHMI (https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources)
3.2 Life Science Virtual Laboratories and Resources
3.2.1 VirtualBiologyLab (http://virtualbiologylab.org/)
3.2.2 Other Resources
§ EVO-ED (evolution education) (http://www.evo-ed.org/index.htm)
§ Virtual Microscope (http://virtual.itg.uiuc.edu/ )
§ Morpho Source (https://www.morphosource.org/)
3.3 Physics Virtual Laboratories and Resourses
3.2.1 myPhysicsLab (https://www.myphysicslab.com/)
3.2.2 Other Physics Resources
§ HTML5 simulations (http://physics.bu.edu/~duffy/HTML5/index.html)
§ The Physics Classroom (https://www.physicsclassroom.com/)
3.4 Chemistry Virtual Laboratories and Resources
3.4.1 IrYdium Chemistry Lab(http://chemcollective.org/vlab_download)
3.4.2 ChemReaX: (https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ancillary_Materials)
3.4.3 ChemCollective (http://chemcollective.org/vlabs)
3.4.4 ChemMixLab (https://chemix.org/)
3.4.5 Other Tools for Drawing Chemical Structures
§ ChemAxon (https://chemaxon.com/products/marvin)
§ ACD/Labs (https://www.acdlabs.com/resources/freeware/chemsketch/)
§ BIOVIA (https://www.3dsbiovia.com/products/collaborative-science/biovia-draw/)
§ ChemDoodle (https://www.chemdoodle.com/)
§ NMR Predict (http://www.nmrdb.org/new_predictor/index.shtml?v=v2.70.0)
3.5 Virtual Resources for Health and Phamaceutical Sciences
3.5.1 Virtual Physiology (http://www.virtual-physiology.com/)
§ SimHeart
§ SimVessel
§ SimMuscle
§ SimNerv
§ SimNeuron

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4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
7.0 Further Reading

Unit 3: Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Engineering

Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
3.0 Overview of Computers in Design and Engineering
3.1 Computer Aided Design
3.2 Computer Aided Manufacturing
3.2 Computer Aided Engineering
3.3 CAD and CAM Software
3.3.1 AutoCAD
3.3.2 Vectorworks
3.3.3 FreeCAD
3.3.4 Solidworks
§ Solid Edge
§ Fusion 360
§ Revit
§ CATIA
§ Creo
§ CAMWorks
§ Simulink
3.3.5 CAE Software
§ Ansys
§ CFX
§ Comsol
§ HEEDS
§ HyperWorks
§ LS-DYNA
§ Nastran
§ STAR-CCM+
4.0 Self-Assessment Exercise(s)
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Summary
8.0 Further Readings

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