INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enable him/her to apply information communication technology.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module unit, the trainee should be able to;
- Appreciate the role of Information Communication Technology in a business environment.
- Appreciate various components of a computer system.
- Acquire basic computer operation skills.
- Understand data procesing and data security.
- Appreciate computer networks.
- Understand the internet and web related applications.
- Appreciate emerging trends in Information Communication Technology.
- Apply the acquired knowledge and skills in Informaion communication Technology at the place of work
COURSE UNIT SUMMARY AND TIME ALLOCATION
| CODE | TOPIC | SUB TOPIC | THEORY
HOURS |
PRACTICAL
HOURS |
TOTAL |
| 12.1.1 | INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTERS |
· Meaning of termsused in information communication and technology
· Historical development of computers (generations) · Classification of computers · Role of ICT in business environment · Role of computers in business |
5 |
3 |
8 |
| 12.1.2 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS COMPONENTS | · Computer hardware
· Computer hardware selection criteria · Computer software · Functions of various computer software |
5 |
10 |
15 |
| 12.1.3 | OPERATING SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE | · Features of operating systems
· Features of application software · Slection of appropriate software |
5 |
5 |
10 |
| 12.1.4 | WORD PROCESSING | · Operation of word processor creating a document
· Editing a document · Formatting a document · Creating columns/rows · Creating tables · Using graphics · Using mail merge · Printing a document |
4 |
6 |
10 |
| 12.1.5 | SPREADSHEETS | · Definitions of spreadsheets
· Areas where spreadsheet are used · Preparation of worksheet layout · Building and saving a worksheer · Data manipulation on spreadsheet · Using formulae and functions on a spreadsheet |
5 |
5 |
10 |
| 12.1.6 | DATA PROCESSIING AND DATA SECURITY | · Definitions of data and data processing
· Data processing cycle · Data processing modes · Elements of data hierachy · File organization and access methods · Database and related terminologies · Threats and hazards of data · Methods of securing data · Helathy and safety issues in computer environment(ergonomics)
|
5 |
10 |
15 |
| 12.1.7 | COMPUTER NETWORKS | · Definitons of compute networks
· Network components · Types of networks · Network topologies · Need for network security · Impacts of networks |
4 |
8 |
12 |
| 12.1.8 | PRESENTATION PACKAGES | · Types of presentation packages
· Creating slides · Formatting slides · Running slides · Editing objects · Printing slides and handouts |
6 |
6 |
12 |
| 12.1.9 | INTERNET AND WORLD WIDE WEB | · Meaning of internet
· Internet applications · Impact of the internet in the business environment · Need for internet security |
4 |
2 |
6 |
| 12.1.10 | EMERGING TRENDS IN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | · Emerging trends and issues in information Communication Technology
· Challenges of emerging trends in Information Communication Technology · Coping with emerging trends and issues in Information Information Communication Technology |
2 |
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2 |
| TOTAL | · | 100 |