Title Computer literacy II
Code 4CPS122/ SCPS122
PrerequisitesNoneCo-requisitesNone
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) 

  • The practical component of the course will cover the following topics: 
  • Anatomy of the Window, Control panels 
  • Internet and the World Wide World 
  • Introduction to E-mail 
  • File Management
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word
  • Editing and Formatting
  • Enhancing a document: Web and Other Resources
  • Advanced Features: Outlines, Tables, Styles and Selections
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 Requirements40% Continuous Assessment Mark 80% Attendance at practical sessions