SOFTWARE APPLICATION 1

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SUBJECT TITLE

SOFTWARE APPLICATION 1

SUBJECT CODE

BAS 113N

CREDIT UNITS

2-credit unit (lecture), 1-credit unit (laboratory)

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic components of a computer
system. This will also introduce the students to basic operations of Windows 95. The latter part
of the course shall present the concepts on word processing using Microsoft Word 97.
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES :
At the end of this subject the student must be able to
1. familiarize oneself with the computer components and operations ;
2. use Windows 95
3. organize the files in the disk
4. demonstrate the skill on word processing using MS Word 97
TOPICS COVERED :
I. Introduction to Computer Systems
II. Introduction to Windows 95
III. Microsoft Word
REFERENCES :
1. An Easy Guide To Windows 95 by Tan Leep Boon et. al. (Pisces Publications )
2. Microsoft Office 95 (A Step-by-Step Guide) by Chua Chooi See
(Pisces Publications)

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LESSON PLAN
BAS 113N
PART I:

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Lesson :
A History of Computing
Duration
:
1.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. List the developments in electronics which have influenced the developments of
computers;
2. Describe the range of applications of computers; and
3. Identify the features of first, second, third, fourth and fifth generation of computer
systems.
Topics :
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4.
Strategies
Material

Mechanical and Electromechanical Processing

Generations of Computer Systems
Developments in Telecommunications
Range of Computer Systems Applications
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Lecture
Basic Computing Principles (NCC-UK)

Lesson :
Components of a Computer System
Duration
:
2.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Describe the computers architecture; and
2. Identify the computers processing attributes.
Topics :
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Strategies
Material

A Computer System
Computer System Components
Computer Processing Cycle
Clock Speed
CPU Registers
Storage Elements
Storage Locations and Addressing
Types of Processing Systems
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Lecture
Basic Computing Principles (NCC-UK)

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Lesson
:
Capturing Data
Duration
:
2 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Identify how computer systems represent data;
2. Define the nature of data in a computer system;
3. Describe the transfer of data from human readable form to computer based
information; and
4. Identify the techniques used to ensure the accuracy of data prior to storage.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Strategies
Material

Types of Data
Data Representation Codes
The Dynamic Nature of Data
Early Data Capture Methods
Future Developments of Data Capture
Verification and Validation of Input Data
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Lecture
Basic Computing Principles (NCC-UK)

Lesson :
Peripherals
Duration
:
2.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. List the main features of a VDU keyboard and describe their function;
2. Describe the features of a VDU screen;
3. Describe the characteristics of each type of printer; and
4. Give example of other computer peripherals and their function.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Strategies
Material

The Visual Display Unit (VDU)

Keyboards
The Mouse and the Trackball
The Light Pen
Digitizing Tablets
Printed Output
Graphics Plotters
Other Input/Output Devices
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Lecture
Basic Computing Principles (NCC-UK)

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Lesson
:
Storage Devices
Duration
:
2 Hours
Objectives
:
At end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Describe how the data is organized;
2. Define the basic components of a disc storage;
3. Describe the function, use and relative cost of optical discs;
4. Discuss the precautions to be taken when preparing, copying and caring for storage
media; and
5. Identify the methods used to preserve data and maintaintegrity.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Strategies
Material

Data Organization
The Organization Methods
Direct Access Storage Devices
Serial Access Storage Devices
Formatting, Copying and Caring for Storage Media
Data Back-up Methods
File Auditing
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Lecture
Basic Computing Principles (NCC-UK)

Lesson :
Telecommunication
Duration
:
1.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Describe the basic concepts of telecommunication;
2. Discuss how a network operates; and
3. Discuss how to manage network environment.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Strategies
Material

Development of Computer Communication

Communication Viewports
Network Architectures
Communication Technologies
Networks
Network Management
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Lecture
Basic Computing Principles (NCC-UK)

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PART II

WINDOWS 95

Lesson :
Introducing Windows 95
Duration
:
2 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Open windows 95;
2. Perform different mouse techniques;
3. Identify the parts of Windows 95 desktop and their function; and
4. Perform the different ways of closing Windows 95.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Strategies
Material

Starting Windows 95
Using the Mouse
The Windows 95 Desktop
My Computer
The Recycle Bin
Ending Windows 95 Session
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:

Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Working with Windows
Duration
:
1 Hour
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Identify the parts of a window;
2. Move, resize and close a window;
3. Launch and close an application; and
4. Open and use two applications at the same time.
Topics :
1. Parts of a Window
2. Manipulating the Window
3. Open and Close an Application
4. Switching Between Applications
Strategies
Material

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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Menus and Dialog Boxes
Duration
:
1 Hour
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Access commands in the menu bar;
2. Identify the available commands under the menu bar;
3. Perform common operations using the shortcut menu; and
4. Identify the common elements of a dialog box.

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Topics :
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4.
Strategies
Material

Menu Bar
Choosing a Command
The Shortcut Menu
Using a Dialog Box
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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Working with Files and Folders
Duration
:
2 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Create a folder using My Computer or the desktop;
2. Rename a file or folder using My Computer;
3. Delete a file or folder using My Computer;
4. Restore and empty the Recycle Bin;
5. Format a disk;
6. Perform file maintenance operations using the Windows Explorer; and
7. Search for a file or folder in the disk.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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7.
Strategies
Material

Creating a Folder
Renaming a File/Folder
Deleting a File/Folder
Copying and Moving Files/Folders
Formatting a Disk
Using the Windows Explorer
Finding Files/Folder
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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Customizing Your Workspace
Duration
:
1 Hour
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Adjust the settings on the task bar; and
2. Change the appearance of the desktop.
Topics :
1. Customizing the Task Bar
2. Adding/Changing the Wallpaper and Screen Saver
3. Change the Appearance of the Desktop
Strategies
Material

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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

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PART
III

MICROSOFT WORD 97

Lesson :
Microsoft Word Quick Start
Duration
:
1.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Open and exit Microsoft Word;
2. Identify the parts of the Microsoft Word screen;
3. Type a simple business letter; and
4. Save and print the document.
Topics :
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Strategies
Material

Starting and Closing MS Word

The Microsoft Word Screen
Entering Text
Saving and Closing a Document
Opening a Document
Printing the Document
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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Editing Text
Duration
:
1.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Select the text and/or a group of text;
2. Move, Copy and delete text; and
3. Check the spelling of the document.
Topics :
1. Selecting Text
2. Moving and Deleting Text
3. Using Cut-and-Paste
4. Using Copy-and-Paste
5. Using the Spell Checker
Strategies
Material

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:

Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Formatting Characters
Duration
:
1.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Change the font and font size of the text;
2. Change the text style of the text;
3. Add animation to the text; and

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4.
Change the case of text.
Topics :
1. Formatting Text Using the Formatting Toolbar
2. Formatting Text Using the Format Font Command
3. Changing the Case of Text
Strategies
Material

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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Formatting Paragraphs
Duration
:
2.5 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Change the alignment of the paragraph;
2. Change the paragraph margins using paragraph indents
3. Add a numbered or bulleted list to the document;
4. Highlight the paragraph using borders and shading; and
5. Create paragraph in tabular form.
Topics :
1.
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3.
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5.
6.
Strategies
Material

Changing the Paragraph Alignment

Increasing/Decreasing Paragraph Indents
Adding a Drop Cap to a Paragraph
Adding a Bulleted/Numbered List
Using Borders and Shading
Setting Tabs
:
Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On
:
Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Formatting Pages
Duration
:
1 Hour
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Adjust the margin of the document;
2. Change the paper size and page orientation; and
3. Add headers and footers to the document.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
Strategies
Material

Changing the Margins of the Document

Changing the Paper Size and Orientation
Adding/Editing Headers and Footers
Adding Page Numbers to the Document
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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

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Lesson
:
Columns and Tables
Duration
:
2 Hours
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Create and format documents in columns;
2. Add table to the document;
3. Edit the table;
4. Insert a formula to the table;
5. Use bullets and numbering on the table; and
6. Format the table using Table AutoFormat.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Strategies
Material

Creating a Document in Columns

Adding Table to the Document
Adding/Deleting Columns and Rows
Inserting Formula to the Table
Creating a Bulleted/Numbered List Inside the Table
Using Table AutoFormat
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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook

Lesson :
Add Special Effects
Duration
:
1 Hour
Objectives
:
At the end of the week the student should be able to:
1. Add special symbols to enhance the appearance of the document;
2. Add pictures and objects to the document;
3. Draw line and shape; and
4. Add and format a text box.
Topics :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Strategies
Material

Inserting Special Symbols

Using the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
Using WordArt
Drawing Lines and Shapes
Inserting a Text Box
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Lecture, Demonstration, Hands On

Lab Manual, Textbook