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Course Name : Information Communication

Technology Course Level : Level 1, Semester 2


Course Credit : 3 CU
Contact Hours : 45 Hours.
Course Code : BOG 1204

Course Description
The focus of this is to introduce the background and significance of the
computer concepts of computer hardware and software, networking and the
internet, and the various computer devices and their applications, such as
operating systems, input/output devices etc. to students. Students shall, in
addition, be exposed to some practical applications such as in MS word, MS
excel, PowerPoint and other presentations, and browsing the internet. In light
of globalization and the pace of developments in the world, it is expected
that the course would help students to understand the world better and be
able to live useful lives.

Learning Objectives
 To enable students the basics of the computer and its components
 To help students acquire sufficient knowledge, and the skills that will
facilitate their being computer literature.
 To enable them be familiar with, and be able to use the internet and
browse the World Wide Web.
 To facilitate their appreciation of the computer and its various
applications too their daily lives.

Course Content and Time /Schedule

1. Introduction 8 Hours
 Historical development of computers
 Characteristics of the computer
 Computer and computer components
 The desktop/windows environment
 Importance of computers to our daily lives
 Booting a computer and turning it off

2. Basic computer concepts 4 Hours


 The concept of computer software
 Distinguish between system/program and applications software
 The concept of data and its structure

3. Computer operating programs 8 Hours


 Start – programs {content)
 Start-settings {content)
 Creating folders, short cuts, use of recycle bin
 setting of date and time
 Moving files , drag and drop procedure
 Working with floppy diskettes
 Use of special keys on the key board: backspace, delete, tab, caps
lock, shift, spacebar, and enter keys

4. Computer application programs 17 Hours


 MS word
 Features on word screen
 Toolbars: customizing, find/replace, page numbering, mail merge and help.

 Entering text
 Saving work: save as…., save
 Closing a document
 Selecting / highlighting, opening / retrieving a document
 Existing Ms word
 Delete, cut, copy and paste
 Formatting text (font size, bold, italic , underline, alignment, centre,
bullets and numbering) and spell checking\
 Creating a table
 MS excel
 features on an excel screen
 starting and closing excel
 entering data
 Open, retrieve, save, edit, freeze, sort, cut, copy and paste.
 Formatting , validating, deleting
 Creating charts, page breaking, headers and footers , seeking help
 Inserting formula/function
 Previewing documents and printing

 Presentations
 navigation
 insert, delete, copy
 insert headers/footers
 customize a presentation
 rearrange and print slides
 power point

6. Computers and networking 8 Hours


 Concept of networking
 Local area network {LAN}
 Metropolitan area network {MAN}
 Wide area network {WAN}
 International network {internet}
 World wide web{www}
 Benefits of networking
 E-mailing
 E-commerce

Mode of Delivery
Lectures, Group discussion and tutorials
Assessment
Course Work 35%
Presentations 15%
Final Examination 50%
References
1. Jones, S., Kovac, R. J., and Groom, F. M (2015) Introduction
to Communication Technologies: A Guide for Non-
Engineers, 3rd Edition: CRC Press
2. Heeksm R. (2017) Information and Communication
Technology for Development (ICT4D), 1st Edition:
Routledge
3. Craig, B. (2012) Cyberlaw: The Law of the Internet
and Information Technology, 1st Edition: Persons: ISBN
978-0132560870
4. Campbell, J. T (2019) Technology for Success: Computer
Concepts, 1st Edition: Cengage Learning: ISBN 978-
0357124826
5. Guffey, M. G. (2015) Essentials of Business
Communication, 10th Edition: Cengage Learning: ISBN 978-
1285858913

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