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This document provides an overview of the introductory computing fundamentals unit. The unit aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of information and communications technology. It will cover how computer systems work and how computers can be used as useful tools. Students will learn through lectures, handouts, lab sessions, and tutorials. Their performance will be assessed through exams, assignments, quizzes, lab work, and a project. The class will be delivered by Omondi Kevin and has enrollment instructions, rules, and contact information outlined.

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This document provides an overview of the introductory computing fundamentals unit. The unit aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of information and communications technology. It will cover how computer systems work and how computers can be used as useful tools. Students will learn through lectures, handouts, lab sessions, and tutorials. Their performance will be assessed through exams, assignments, quizzes, lab work, and a project. The class will be delivered by Omondi Kevin and has enrollment instructions, rules, and contact information outlined.

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Lecture 0: Preliminaries

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Unit Name: Computing Fundamentals
Unit Code: ICS 1101

Prerequisites : None

Lecturer: Omondi Kevin


Email: [email protected]
Office: Hp Research Lab at students Center
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (Book Through
Email)

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Purpose of the Unit

This module aims to introduce


students to the fundamentals of
Information and Communications
Technology. The module seeks to
demystify the way a computer
system works and also demonstrates
how the computer can be used as a
useful tool.

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Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be


able to:

i. Describe the concepts of Information and


Communications Technology.
ii. Explain the role of the digital computer in
processing of information.
iii. Identify the role of communications
technologies in the dissemination of
information.

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Mode of Delivery

1. Lectures will be used to introduce


theoretical aspects of the unit
2. Handouts will be uploaded on the e-
learning platform to aid in understanding
the theoretical aspects of the unit
3. Lab sessions will be used to practice the
theoretical aspects of the unit
4. Tutorials will be used to revise the
theoretical aspects of the unit

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Unit Assessment

Weighti
Type
ng (%)
Examination 60%
Seatwork 1&2 8%
CAT 1 10%
CAT 2 10%
Laboratory Practical and 12%
Project

Total 100 %

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Basic Class Rules:

1. Punctuality is mandatory. Do not come in


if you are more than 15 minutes late.
2. Plagiarism is a serious offence. Do not
copy other programmers code.
3. Recognize common courtesies
i. Respect the lab rules and the lab assistant
ii. Lab Cleanliness must be observed

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E-learning Platform

Name:
Enrollment Key:

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AOB

Unit Leader?
Questions? Comments? Clarifications?
Suggestions?

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