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This document outlines an Information Technology and Computer Applications course at Chinhoyi University of Technology. The course aims to equip students with basic computer concepts and applications skills. By the end of the course, students should be able to describe different computer components, outline the role of IT in organizations, and use Windows, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Course content includes the history of computers, computer organization, software, operating systems, the Internet, and how to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will be assessed through assignments, tests and a final exam.

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ITCA Course Outline

This document outlines an Information Technology and Computer Applications course at Chinhoyi University of Technology. The course aims to equip students with basic computer concepts and applications skills. By the end of the course, students should be able to describe different computer components, outline the role of IT in organizations, and use Windows, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Course content includes the history of computers, computer organization, software, operating systems, the Internet, and how to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will be assessed through assignments, tests and a final exam.

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Chinhoyi University of Technology

School of Engineering Sciences and Technology

Course Title: Information Technology and Computer

Applications

Course Code: CUIT 112 Office E12

1.0 Aim
The course equips students with the basic computer concepts and applications skills that
are generic to all computer users. This will lay the foundations for the different
programmes of study one would want to undertake.

2.0 Objectives
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
a) Describe the different types of computers, printers and software.
b) Outline the role of information systems and information technology in organisations.
c) Use windows based operating systems: a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a
presentation package.
d) Use the Internet effectively.

3.0 Course content


3.1 The role of Information systems and Information
Technology in Organisations
3.2 The history of computers
3.2.1 Computer generations
3.2.2 Computer types
3.3 Computer organisation and architecture
3.3.1 The central processing unit
3.3.2 Input devices
3.3.3 Output devices
3.3.4 Storage media
3.4 Software
3.4.1 Definition
3.4.2 Systems software
3.4.3 Applications software
3.4.4 Utilities
3.5 The computer room environment
3.5.1 Dos
3.5.2 Don’ts
3.6 Windows Operating systems
3.6.1 The windows desktop- shortcuts, desktop options
3.6.2 The control panel

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3.6.3 Windows explorer
3.6.4 Systems tools – backup, disk clean up, defragmenter, scan disk

3.7 The Internet


3.7.1 Search engines
3.7.2 Navigation
3.7.3 Email

3.8 Word Processing


3.8.1 Main window – title bar, main menu bar, too bars, scroll bars, ruler
3.8.2 Formatting
3.8.3 Saving, viewing and printing documents
3.8.4 Graphics – clip art, word art
3.8.5 Tables

3.9 Spread sheet


3.9.1 Main window – title bar, main menu, tool bars, scroll bars, rulers
3.9.2 Cell Formatting
3.9.3 Using formulae (iffunction, countif)
3.9.4 Sorting data
3.9.5 Graphs and chats

3.10 Presentation
3.10.1 Creating slides
3.10.2 Slide animation
3.10.3 Slide show
3.10.4 Transitions

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3.11 Assessment
Assessment is through continuous assessment and final examinations. The
final examination will be theory, which comprise of five compulsory
questions.
Assignments 10%
Tests 20%
Final examination 70%

4.0 References
1. Ralph M. Stair and George W. Reynolds, Principles of Information Systems a
Managerial Approach.

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Rubin C Ms Word 2000
2. Heathcote P. M A Level Computing
3. French CS, Computer Studies
4. Bradely Ray, Understanding Computer science

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