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The course UCI 103 at Maseno University introduces students to basic computer concepts and word processing applications, targeting those with little or no prior experience. Students will learn to use word processors and presentation software, focusing on document editing, formatting, and multimedia integration. Assessment includes a final exam and continuous assessments, with no late submissions accepted for assignments.

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Uci 103 Word Course Outline

The course UCI 103 at Maseno University introduces students to basic computer concepts and word processing applications, targeting those with little or no prior experience. Students will learn to use word processors and presentation software, focusing on document editing, formatting, and multimedia integration. Assessment includes a final exam and continuous assessments, with no late submissions accepted for assignments.

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MASENO UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UCI 103: WORD PROCESSING AND DESIGN OF PRESENTATIONS

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Description
This course is an introductory course to the information systems. It is specifically designed for
those students who have had little or no experience with computers. It gives an overview of the
basic components of processing systems, namely the environment, software, hardware, people,
behavior, tasks and connectivity. Review of various applications such as word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, presentation and operating system software is given.

Course Learning Outcomes


At the end of the course, students should be able to:
-Exhibit an understanding of the basic computer concepts and terminology
-Identify system components, efficiently use the keyboard and the mouse, and demonstrate the
correct use and care of basic hardware and software.

Course Content:

Overview of Word processors, Hands on experience with a typical word processor; Editing a
Document, Text Formatting, Paragraph formatting, Page Formatting, Styles, Headers and
Footers, Working with Graphics, Tables, Lists, Mail merging, Table of Contents etc; Hands on
experience with a typical presentation processor; Different views of slides, Working with slides,
Manipulating content on slides. Working with multimedia on slides; text, images, graphics,
video.

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Specific Objectives

The learner should be able to accomplish the following at the end of the course unit:

1. Describe a Word Processor, load the software and use it:

Create, format (text, paragraph and page formatting – styles, Headers and Footers)/edit a
document, including spell checking.

2. Work with Graphics, Tables, Lists, Mail merging, Table of Contents, Hyperlink

3. Load a Presentation Package such as Microsoft PowerPoint work with it: create different
views of slides, Work with slides, Manipulate content on slides. Work with multimedia on
slides; text, images, graphics, video.

Schedule

WEEK TOPIC CONTENT COMMENTS

1 Defination of Types of word processors


Word Processors
Purpose of a word processors

Advantages of a Word Processors;

2 Using a Word Hands on experience with a typical Word


processor pakage processors MS Word; customizing the
main computer settings, managing files
and folders.

3 Starting a Word Opening a Word Processors , text editors,


processors command prompt

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5 Word Processors Creating, formatting (text, paragraph and


(MS Word) page formatting – styles, Headers and
Footers)/editing a document, including
spell checking.

Bolding

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Changing case

Italicizing

6 ” Working with Graphics, Tables, Lists,

Text Alignment

Headers and Footers

Bullets and Numbers

7 ” Creating a table

Mail merging, Table of Contents,


Hyperlinks

Page Formatting

Page setup

8 Presentation Creating different views of slides, Work


Packages with slides, Manipulate content on slides.
(PowerPoint)

9 Working with multimedia on slides; text,


images, graphics, video.

10 Slide Transition

Slide

Animations, Transitions, Spell Check,


Outline Tab, Slides Tab, Sorter View, and
Printing

11 CAT 2

12 Exam Revision

COURSE ASSESMENT
Final Examination 70%

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CAT 30%

Total 100%

Assignment & Lab Exercise Hand In


No late hand in will be accepted. A score of zero will be awarded for assignments not
received by due date and time. Quizzes on Web

Course Text
1. Larry Long, Introduction to computers and Information processing, 5th Edition, (New
York, Prentice-Hall, 1997)

References:

1. Silberschatz: Operating Systems Concepts, 6/e Windows XP Update Edition (John Wiley
& Sons Inc; 6th edition)

2. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Modern Operating Systems (3rd Edition)(Prentice Hall)

3. Vermaat, Misty E., Shelly, Gary B., Microsoft Office 2010: Introductory (Shelly
Cashman Series)

4. Carol Cram, David W. Beskeen, Elizabeth Eisner Reding, Jennifer Duffy, Lisa
Friedrichsen, Microsoft Office 2010 - Introductory

5. Faithe Wempen, PowerPopint 2010 Bible(Wiley, John & Sons)

6. Mary Anne Poatsy, Amy Rutledge, Robert Grauer, Exploring: Microsoft PowerPoint
2013, Introductory (Prentice Hall)

Mode of training:
Class demonstrations, Handouts, PowerPoint Presentations and Lecture Notes
NOTE:
Makeup Tests, Exams or Quizzes: All tests/exams/quizzes must be taken at the time scheduled.
There will in general be no makeup tests, exams or quizzes. If you miss a test, exam or quiz,
you will in general receive zero marks. Exceptions may be made for documented medical
reasons or extenuating circumstances, but you must notify your instructor within 24 hours,
preferably in advance of the test/quiz/exam
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: ORWA OWINO

Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: 0721-372 473

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