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SEMESTER STATUS SESSION : : : : : : : INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS ITE1013 03 (2+2) 04 01 CORE JULY - DECEMBER 2011

LECTURERS INFORMATION Lecturers :

PN. NUR SALFAEZAN BINTI MOHD PILUS EN. MUHAMAD FAUZI BIN ZAINAL ABIDIN DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND QUANTITATIVE

Room 1.0 SYNOPSIS

This subject introduce the basic concepts of Information Technology including the functionality of hardware and software components, define the operating systems and its applications, manage and share data, use the four main applications of Microsoft Office on advance practices, major aspects of multimedia, fundamental concepts in data communications and lastly discovering computing under intranet and extranet environment. 2.0 COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of this subject, students should be able to: Explain the basic concepts of Information Technology Describe the use of components in Computer Hardware Identify the types of Application Software Use application under Windows environment Manipulate data using specified Application Software Describe fundamental concepts in computer networks 3.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES L1: L2: L3: L4: L5: L6: Explain the basic concepts of Information Technology correctly. Explain main components of the computer hardware. Describe at least two types of operating system and its application. Create and use data using specified Application Software efficiently. Use application under Window's environment effectively. Describe in detail fundamental concept in computer networks. Apply numerical skills and techniques. Use a range of technological equipment and systems. Apply a range of skills and techniques in developing creative and/or innovative ideas, services or products. Interact effectively with individuals and groups. Use information resources. Manage own time in achieving objectives. Transfer skills gained to new and changing situations and contexts. Deal with the combinations of routine and non-routine tasks. Active learning Hands-on activity

Transferable Skill :

Teaching-Learning & Assessment Strategy:

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TOTAL STUDENTS LEARNING TIME (SLT) Face to face L 28 T 0 P 28 O 8 Independent Learning Time (ILT) 94 Total Student Learning Time 158

L = Lecture T = Tutorial R = Revision P = Practical O = Others 5.0 Week

SUBJECT CONTENTS Topic / Sub Topic 1. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BASICS Overview of IT Data measurement o Bit, Byte, MB, GB, TB Laboratory safety and tools LOD L T P O References

L1 2 0

Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat, Discovering Computer 2009: Complete, Course Technology

2-3

5. WORD PROCESSING Word Processing and creating documents Enhancing text and further editing of documents Formatting and printing documents Further formatting of documents Use a spell check program and make changes where necessary Create a header and footer, use pagination Merge mailing lists with a document Import tables and graphic Make a table within a document Format documents to an appropriate business style Hyphenate when appropriate Append text from another document Use templates Use integrated software

L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3

Elaine Marmel, (2006). Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft Office Word 2007. Canada: Paperback

L3 L3 L3 L3

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6. SPREADSHEETS Open a spreadsheet file, make changes to it, add rows and calculate new values Insert rows and column Create a spreadsheet and enter data, numbers, text and formulae. Format cells, columns and rows Sort a spreadsheet 4-6 Use basic functions of a spreadsheet (VLookup, HLookup, Sum, Average, If, CountIf, Count, Max, Min) Print and save spreadsheet Create header and footer Use absolute and relative referencing in formulae Produce different types of charts and graph from spreadsheet figures to analyze

L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 Nancy C. Muir, (2006). Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Canada: Paperback

data. Retrieve graphs from disk Print graphs with titles and labels Move information between spreadsheet Work with more than one spreadsheet Use integrated software 7. PRESENTATION Introduction to presentation Presentation screen Creating presentation Bullet points to highlight comments Clip art to insert drawing or symbols Use and change fonts Center and emboldening text Organization charts 7-8 Use of slide shows Use of graphics tools Use mouse to point by hand Draw boxes, circles, text and lines Retrieve pictures from library and pull then into a drawing Use colors, shadings and borders Copy and resizes drawn objects Use Custom animation Insert movies and sound 8. DATABASES Design a simple databases Create the structure of the record Enter data into the database Edit data Add records Delete records 9-10 Define keys Modify the database structure Save the database to disk Load or log on to an existing database Search data based on criteria given Select data, based on criteria given Present selected data in particular sequence on screen and reports 2. COMPUTER HARDWARE Components of computer hardware : Input device, Output device, Storage & System unit 11 Connector components Portable device Multimedia capabilities

L3 L3 L3 L3

L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3

Lisa A. Bucki, (2006). Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Canada: Paperback

L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3

Shelly Cashman Vermaat, 2007, Microsoft Office 2007, Shelly Cashman Series, Course Technology one Main Street Cambridge Thompson Learning

L1&2 4 0

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Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat, Discovering Computer 2009 :Complete, Course Technology

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3. COMPUTER SOFTWARE Types of software o Operating systems Disk Operating System (DOS) Windows Open Source o Application Software Word processing Spreadsheet Presentation Desktop publishing The boot process 4. WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT Desktop features File management o Create folder & subfolder o Backing up files o Sharing files 10. NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS Introduction to Networking o Definition o Types of Network Client Server LAN Wan MAN Peer-to-peer o Network Topology Introduction to Internet o Definition o Internet Service Provider (ISP) o Web Browser o Internet Service TOTAL HOURS Revision Week Quiz Written Test Oral Test Presentation Homework Assignment Project Practical Test (4) Final Exams (ILT during week 15) Total Student Learning Time L1: KNOWLEDGE

L1&2 Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat, Discovering Computer 2009: Complete, Course Technology

L1&2

L2

13

L3 L3

H. Albert Napier, Philip J. Judd, Bruce McLaren, Linda Sourek, Susan Lehner, Microsoft Office XP, Course Technology Thomson Learning

L1&2

14

6 L1&2

Gary B. Shelly, Misty E. Vermaat, Discovering Computer 2009 :Complete, Course Technology

28 0 28 0 4

28 158

L2: APPLICATION

L3: ANALYSIS

6.0

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT 4 Tests 70% Final Exam 30% TOTAL 100%

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