Module Description:
Computer generations (components, classifications, and capabilities); Computer processing (Data representation: binary system. Bit, byte, ASCII coding); Data processing (Flow of control, batch and interactive Processing types); Generations of programming languages; Systems software (DOS, Windows, and Unix/Linux +X Windows); Software packages (MSWord, MS-Excel, Netscape/Explorer, Email packages, telnet, FTP, and the Emacs Text Processor; Introduction to networks and the Internet and the tools for web page construction.
Module Aims:
The aim of this course is to introduce the concepts of information technology and using computer, office and the Internet effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
· Understand all the basic concepts of information technology and its related terminologies
· Have the advanced skills developed for the use of office productivity packages.
· The ability to search through the Internet effectively.
· Ability to fully utilize an e-mail service
· Knowledge of e-Learning and distance education systems and how they work and their benefits.
Textbook:
Computer Confluence Concise Edition and CD, George Beekman , Fifth Edition
Prentice Hall , December 6, 2002
