Title | Computer literacy II | ||
Code | 4CPS122/ SCPS122 | ||
Prerequisites | None | Co-requisites | None |
Aim | AS in SCPS121 unless this is a second Computer Literacy course in which case the Course consists of XLS and PPT. Note the following Computer Literacy modules can be selected: [INTRO] Operating System skills including Basic literacy in Web and Email Services of the Internet; [WP]-Word Processing skills as in MS Word; [XLS]- Spreadsheet Skills as in Excel; [PPT]- Presentation Creation and Usage as in PowerPoint usage. Departments that require additional literacy courses are advised to select from one of the following service courses for non-Computer professionals. | ||
Content | The theory component of the course will cover the following topics: Structure of a computer (Components, Peripherals, Use, Type)
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Outcomes | On completion of this course the learner should be able to: Describe components of the computer system, distinguish between system software and application Software, draw parallels between e-commerce and traditional commerce, Describe the windows desktop and change its appearance, create files and work with folders. Explain the benefits of using Word processor, gain proficiency in editing and formatting a word document, enhance a document by using the web and other useful resources, use and create advanced features | ||
Assessment | 40% Continuous Assessment (comprising 20% practical assessment plus 20% theory assessments) 60% Summative Assessment (comprising 4 hour practical and theory exam) | ||
DP Requirements | 40% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at practical sessions |