1 Name of Course/Module COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

2 Course Code DIT 1023

3 Name(s) of academic staff
4 Rationale for the inclusion The course will provide the students with knowledge, understanding,
of the course/module in the practical and communication skills of computer applications in
programme discovering the computer environment.
5 Semester and Year offered Semester 1,Year 1
6 Total Student Learning Independent Total Guided and
Face to Face
Time (SLT) Learning Independent Learning
L = Lecture
L T P O
T = Tutorial
80.5 132
P = Practical
O= Others 24 10 6 11.5

7 Credit Value 3 (2 +1) credit hours covering the following divisions:

2 (2 hours lecture per week X 14 weeks)
1 (1 lab hours per week X 14 weeks)
8 Prerequisite (if any) None
9 Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Identify computer system components.

2. Use internet and search engine tools to get information.
3. Describe the computer networks and communications.
4. Apply available business software tools using the word
processing, spreadsheet and presentation.
10 Transferable Skills:
Skills and how they are Skills Development of the skills Skills
developed and assessed, assessments
Project and practical Problem Solving Practical lab will require Practical
experience and Internship Skills students to come up with (Individual Lab
solutions within the time Progress)
frame. Students will be
using business software
tools.
Information and Students will be required Group
Communication to do research on the Assignment &
Skills Internet and search Presentation
engine to get information
for written report and
presentation which
students must participate
and deliver.

11 Teaching-learning and
assessment strategy Teaching – Learning Strategy Assessment Strategy
Lectures, Tutorial & Discussion  Quizzes, test, assignment
and final examination.
Practical  Lab test
12 Synopsis The course covers the components of a computer system and how it
functions in information processing including computer hardware and
software, system unit components, network and communications and
manages computing securely, safely, and ethically. The issues of
Internet in business world include E-commerce, portal and intranet
also being discussed.
13 Mode of Delivery Lecture, Tutorial and Practical.
Lecture, Tutorial, etc.
14 Assessment Methods and
Types Assessment Method Type
Quizzes (10%) Written Examination
Test (20%) Written Examination
Lab Test (10%) Practical Lab
Group Assignment (10%) Presentation and Report submission
Final Examination (50%) Written Examination

15 Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims /Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Programme Educational
Objectives
Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

PEO1

PEO2

PEO3

PEO4
Identify computer system components /
Use internet and search engine tools to get information /
Describe the computer networks and communications / /
Apply available business software using the word processing,
/ / /
spreadsheet and presentation

16 Mapping of the course/module to the Learning Outcomes:-

Programme Learning Outcome

Course Learning Outcome (CLO)

PLO1

PLO2

PLO3

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

PLO9

Identify computer system components /

Use internet and search engine tools to
/ / /
get information
Describe the computer networks and
/ / /
communications
Apply available business software using
the word processing, spreadsheet and / / / /
presentation

17 Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic

 INDEPENDENT
PRACTICAL

LEARNING
TUTORIAL
LECTURE

TOTAL
Topic Content Outline

Chapter 1
Introduction to Computers
 What is a computer
1  The components of a computer 2 1 5 8
 Advantages and disadvantages of using
computers
 Categories of computers
Chapter 2
Fundamentals of the World Wide Web and
Internet
 Evolution of the Internet
2 2 1 5 8
 The World Wide Web
 E-Commerce
 Internet services
 Netiquette
Chapter 3
Software for Systems
 Application software
 Business software
3 2 1 6 5 14
 Graphics and multimedia software
 Software for home, personal, and education
use
 Application software for communications
Chapter 4
System Unit Components
 What is system unit
4  System unit components (processor, data 4 1 9 14
presentation, memory, expansion slots and
adapter cards, ports and connectors, buses,
bays, power supply)
Chapter 5
Understanding Input
5  What is input 2 1 5 8
 What is input devices
 Types of input devices
Chapter 6
Understanding Output
6  What is output 2 1 5 8
 What is output devices
 Types of output devices
 Chapter 7
Types of Storage
 What is storages
7 2 1 5 8
 Types of storages (hard disks, flash memory
storage, cloud storage, optical discs, and
other types of storage)
Chapter 8
Types of Utility Programs and Operating
Systems
 System software
 Operating systems
8 2 1 5 8
 Operating systems functions
 Types of operating systems (stand-alone
operating systems, server operating systems,
embedded operating systems)
 Utility programs
Chapter 9
Networks and Communications
 Communications
 Uses of computer communications
 Networks
 Network communications standards
9  Communication software 4 1 9 14
 Communication over the telephone network
 Communications devices
 Home networks
 Communications channel
 Physical transmission media
 Wireless transmission media
Chapter 10
Manage Computing Securely, Safely, and
Ethically
 Computer security risks
 Internet and network attacks
 Unauthorized access and use
10  Hardware theft and vandalism, software theft, 2 1 5 8
Information theft
 System failure and backing up
 Wireless security
 Health concerns of computer use
 Ethics and society, information privacy

TOTAL 24 10 6 58 98
FINAL EXAMINATION 3 9 12
TESTS/ QUIZES 3.5 10.5 14
ASSIGNMENT/PRESENTATION/GROUP
5 3 8
DISCUSSION
LEARNING TIME REQUIRED 51.5 80.5 132
NOTATIONAL CREDIT HOURS 1 credit = 40 notional hours 3.30
18  Main references 1. Shelly, G. B., Vermaat, M. E., Quasney, J. J., Sebok, S. L. &
supporting the course Freund, S. M. (2012). Discovering Computers, Complete: Your
Interactive Guide to the Digital World, International Edition.
Cengage Learning.
 Additional references 1. Morley, D. & Parker, C. S. (2012). Understanding Computers:
supporting the course Today and Tomorrow, 13th Edition. Cengage Learning.
2. Pearsons, J. J. & Oja, D. (2012). New Perspective on Computer
Concepts 2013: Introductory. Cengage Learning.
19  Other additional N/A
information