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    Course Title BASIC COMPUTING

    Course Code FS 1102 Credit units 3

    Contact Hours 48 Core / Elective Core

    1. Course Description
    This course is a basic introduction to computers for all the students in the university. The course
    aims to combine a mixture of straight forward teaching with practical hands-on experience in
    order to demystify computers and their use.

    Learning outcomes:
    At the end of this course, students will:

    i. Be equipped with the basic knowledge of computers.

    ii. Be able to work with any word processing and spreadsheet application.

    iii. Know the relevance of computing knowledge to their respective courses of study.

    1. Required Readings
    Basic Computing: UCU Foundation Course Study Guide

    4. Course Content

    4.1 Course Outline and Content Description


    The course introduces the basic concepts of

     information technology (hardware, software, storage, computers, society and law)


     using the computer and managing files (desktop, files, editing, print management)
     common desktop applications (word processing, and spreadsheets)
    4.2 Weekly Schedule

    Week Topic Required Reading Assignments


    1 Basic Concepts of IT Student workbook
    2 Basic Concepts of IT Student workbook Group Assignment
    3 Basic Concepts Of IT Student workbook

    4 Word Processing Student workbook Group Assignment due

    5 Word processing Student workbook Test 1 (on introductory


    material weeks 1-4)
    6 Word Processing Student workbook

    7 Word Processing Student workbook

    8 Spreadsheets Student workbook

    9 Spreadsheets Student workbook Test 2 (on Word Processing


    and Spreadsheets; weeks 5-9)
    10 Spreadsheets Student workbook

    11 Spreadsheets Student workbook Practical Test

    12 Review and Revision

    4.3 Assignment Explanations

    The first assignment is mandatory and covers introductory material. Students are required to
    work in groups and to present their findings in class. Students then sit for their first test which
    covers introductory material. They are expected to sit for a second theory test which will assess
    their knowledge in word processing and spreadsheet applications. The best done of the two
    tests is considered for assessment. To assess their practical skills students will be given a
    practical test that covers the basics of word processing and spreadsheet applications. This
    practical test is also mandatory.

    5. Assessment Criteria
    1. Group Assignment 10%

    2. Theory Test 1 20%


    3. Theory Test 2 20%

    4. Practical Test 20%

    Final Exam 50%

    6. Faith in Teaching
    Students are encouraged to uphold an ethical standard in computing, which includes: Respect
    of the privacy of others’ information; Recognition of other people’s ideas; Respect of Software
    patents and copyright laws. Students are encouraged to apply computer knowledge to all areas
    of life and ministry in such a way as to enhance the positive development of their particular
    profession in the context of God’s Kingdom on earth.

    7. Bibliography
    Advantage Computer Concepts – A Brief Introduction to Hardware, Software and
    Communications by Coulthard, Hutchinson and Sawyer

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