ICT 162

Computing Skills Fundamentals II

Faculty of Education

Lecture 1: Introduction
About the Course
Lecturer: T.K Leburu-Dingalo

Department of Computer Science

Block 247-286

Office Hours (Visit only if absolutely necessary) ​

M,T (10-11am), or by Appointment​

​Email (Use only if Moodle is not available)​

[email protected] ​

All communications should be from a UB email account

i.e. Office365​
Include in your email: your name , ID and lecture group
About the Course

ICT 162
Computing Skills Fundamentals II (2 Credits)
Faculty of Education

1 Lecture hour; 2 Lab Hours

Lecture Venue: As Assigned on ASAS

Lab Venue: 238/119

About the Course

2 Hour Lab Session: LAB 238/119

Lab Instructors
TBA

All Students are required to register and attend all

Lab Sessions

Lab Registration Commences (TBA)27 January 2020

from 8 am to 4:30 pm
 About the Course
AIM: This course offers a further introduction to the computer system
environment and problem-solving with the help of the computer. The
emphasis is on practical hands-on experience. The course helps students
with understanding presentation skills. It will focus on equipping student
basic spreadsheet and database skills. It will introduce further computing
skills. The course will further equip students with basic ICT skills required
for their academic work.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 Attain competency of each of the following, enough for them to teach themselves
any more advanced related computer literacy material not covered in this course:
1. Spreadsheet skills using Microsoft Excel
2. Introduction to Databases using Microsoft Access
3. Presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint
About the Course- Main Topics
 Spreadsheet Skills using Microsoft Excel
 Introduction to Spreadsheets
 Introduction to Microsoft Excel
 Organizing, controlling and documenting worksheets
 Formulas and Functions
 Charts and Graphs

 Database Skills using Microsoft Access

 Introduction to Databases
 Tables, Forms and Reports
 Relationship ,Queries and Sorting
 Import/Export of Data To/From Access Databases

 Presentation Skills using PowerPoint

 Presentation Basics
 Graphics and charts
About the Course
 READING (and other resources)

 ICT 162 Lecture Notes and Practical Lab tutorials (all available
online through Moodle).

 Any suitable Text books on Office Applications from the library/

book store esp. Microsoft Office books.

 Computer Based Tutorials and internet resources

ASSESSMENT
 2 Tests: 40% (online)

 Final exam: 60%

 Musts…
 KNOW YOUR LECTURE GROUP!

 Check that you are properly registered on ASAS to “ICT162 FOEx” where x is your lecture group details

 Check that your course on Moodle is correct i.e. “ICT162 FOEx” ​where x is your lecture group details

 Make sure that you attend and do all your lab practicals​(physically or virtually)

 Do your practice exercises assigned in class or online on Moodle​

 WRITE ALL your TESTS

 ​When requested DO check that your test grades on ASAS match what you got on Moodle

 !!! Always Wear your Mask properly, Sanitize and Practice Social Distancing !!!

 DON’T ​
 Arrive late ​

 Talk amongst yourselves during class​

 Leave class early​

 Sleep in Class​

 ​Mobile devices should be switched off during class, tests, and exam​
ASAS vs Moodle
 ASAS ​
 Student Administration System​
 Class schedules Grades, financials, etc.​

 Moodle​
 Used for communication ​
 Course outline, Calendar, Lecture Notes, Online tutorials, Tests and Quizzes,
Lab practicals​
 Class Announcements​

 NB: You are responsible for knowing venues, locations and times for all your
classes, labs, tests and exams​

 It is your responsibility to regularly check Moodle for announcements​

 It is your responsibility to always have active access to these platforms

Microsoft Office365
Official UB email platform: only use for communication if
Moodle not available

Online Lessons if available: Microsoft Teams

Other
 Onedrive cloud storage
 MyMadikolo

It is your responsibility to always have active access to this

platform
Refer to Moodle for the current course calendar

End of Introduction
 Calendar (Subject to change-refer to Moodle for a current and detailed calendar)

Attend 1 HOUR LECTURE and 2 HOURS LAB SESSION PER WEEK.

Week Lecture Summary of Lecture Laboratory

Sessions

Week 0 Registration Registration

Week 1 Course Introduction Course Introduction
Week 2 Introduction to Spreadsheets I Introduction to Spreadsheets Lab Registration
Excel Basics

Week 3 Spreadsheets II Introduction to Microsoft Excel Microsoft Excel I

Formulas and Functions, Math,
Date etc

Week 4 Spreadsheets III Functions: Statistical, Logical, Microsoft Excel II

text, database

Week 5 Spreadsheets IV Charts and Graphs Microsoft Excel III

Week 6 Spreadsheets V Organizing, controlling and Microsoft Excel IV

documenting worksheets.
 Calendar
Week 7 Introduction to Databases Introduction to Databases Microsoft Excel V

Week 8 Microsoft Access II Tables, Forms and Reports Microsoft Access I

Week 9 Microsoft Access III Relationship, Queries and Microsoft Access II

Sorting

Week 11 Microsoft Access IV Queries (contd…) Microsoft Access III

Week 12 Microsoft Access V Import/Export of Data Microsoft Access IV

To/From Access Databases
Week 13 Power Point I Presentation Basics Microsoft Access V
Week 14 Power Point II Graphics and charts Power Point I
Week 15 Practical Problem solving and Practical Problem solving Power Point II/
revision and revision Revision
 EXEMPTIONS
 Terms & conditions of students’ eligibility for exemption from
ICT121 &122

 Pass of Computer Studies at BGSCE in 2016 with a 70% and above pass in
Computer studies or ICT subjects
 or
 Transferring students across faculties at UB who passed ICT121&122
 or
 Returning student who passed ICT121 &122 in not more than 5yrs[ 50% and
above pass mark] NOT GEC121 & 122
 or
 Student with ICDL certification covering all 7 modules

 PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR EXEMPTION

1. Write request letter to HOD dept. Computer Science
2. Bring certified prove of the following:
3. Copy of BGSE/IGSCE/ ICDL certificate
 Recap
 Computer: A machine that accepts input data and instructions, and
processes/manipulates the data to produce useful results/Output.

 Consists of Hardware and Software:

 Hardware: The physical/or tangible part of a computer
 Software: Computer programs that run on Computer Hardware; OS
(Linux, Windows 7) and Application Software(Microsoft Office,
AutoCAD)

 Basic Parts
 Input: Keyboard, Microphone, digital pens
 Output: Monitor, Printer, Projector
 Processing: System Unit (CPU)
 Storage: Hard Disks, CDs, Blu-ray, flash drives
 Recap
 Types
 Microcomputers/Personal Computers e.g. Desktop , Tower, Laptop,
netbooks

 Handheld: tablets, smartphones, palmtop computer, PDA

 Minicomputers
 More powerful and faster than a personal computer

 Mainframe
 Large in size compared to micro and mini computers

 Supercomputers
 Most expensive also the fastest
 capable of doing trillions of calculations in fraction of second
 Recap
 Issues
 Health Issues mostly due to improper usage and
posture
 e.g. Tendonitis: Inflammation of a tendon

 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): Inflammation of nerve

that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist

 Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS): Eye problems such as

strain and irritation

 Ergonomics
 Recap
 Issues
 Safety-Critical Systems
 Failure in such systems can result in loss of life, significant
property damage, or damage to the environment e.g.
Railway/Road Control System, Nuclear Power Stations,
Medical Databases

 Require rigorous development techniques, and

reliability testing to minimize system faults and
prevent failure
Recap
 Issues
 Computer Security
 Concerned with keeping data and information i) private
i.e. confidentiality, ii) complete and unaltered i.e. integrity
and iii) always available in useful format

 Physical Threats e.g. theft, fires, floods

 Electronic e.g. hackers both professional and hobbyist,

naïve users
 Viruses and worms
Recap
 Issues
 Legal
 Plagiarism- unauthorized and/or uncited use of someone else’s
intellectual property

 Copyright infringement - plagiarism of copyrighted material

 Software Piracy

 Freeware is software that is available for copying at no cost Adobe

Reader, Avast Free Antivirus 2016

 Shareware: copyrighted software that can be used without a license for a

specified time e.g. trial versions can be copied for evaluation e.g.
Winzip, Adobe Photoshop
 Recap
 ICT application areas
 Allows remote sharing of resources e.g. centralized
printing, access to data

 Communication with people around the world e.g. social

media, email, and instant messengers

 To make cars safer e.g. controlling brakes and monitoring

oil levels

 Used in robots to perform surgeries which reduces pain

and quickens the healing process
 Recap
 Application areas
 Enables exploration of the universe e.g. by controlling
satellites, rovers, telescopes, rockets
 Supercomputers

 Home based activities such as office management, grocery

lists, day planners, entertainment

 Student activities e.g. using as tools and resources for

gathering information, keeping track of grades, collaborate
with peers
 Recap
 Software
 Application SW: designed for end-users, perform specific real world tasks for users
 System SW: control the activities of a computer and its devices

 APPLICATION TYPES
 Generic/Packaged: general purpose not written for any particular purpose e.g. word processors

 Specific/Custom- written for a specific purpose such as accounting

 Bespoke -software customised for specific individual or company and specific task

 Integrated - collection of software that has a common set of features (word processors ,spreadsheets
graphics ,databases packaged as one)

 OS TYPES
 operating system, networking software, translators, and software utilities.

 OS features: Multiprogramming, Single user, Multitasking ,Multiprocessing, Network

 Software Utilities : Backup, File Manager, Uninstaller, Antivirus Software, File Compression, Disk
Error Checking
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