COURSE OUTELINE:

Course code: cs1101

Course title : micro computer application

Number of credit  : 15

  GRADE WILL BE COMBINE WITH 100%

COURSE WORK: 60 

UE:40

 METHOD(S) OF EVALUATION

A=70 to 100 PASS

B+=60 to 69 PASS

B=50 to 59 PASS

C= 40 to 49 PASS

E=30 to 39 CARRY

F =0 to 29  CARY

 

CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Introduces the physical components and operation of microcomputers.  Focuses on computer literacy and provides hands on training in four areas of microcomputer applications software: word processing, electronic  spreadsheets, databases management and presentation software.  Use of a professional business integrated applications package is emphasized.    

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course the student
 will be able to:

1.	Identify the principal hardware components of personal computers and describe their functions.
2.	Understand basic computer terminology
3.	Explain the relationship of computer hardware to software
4.	Power up a personal computer and use Window and its utilities to work with disks and files including displaying folders; copying, creating and deleting files and folders; sand controlling the operations of the computer.
5.	Use word processing applications software-Microsoft Word-to perform the following tasks: Create and edit text Save and retrieve a document Format, edit and print a document Center, underline, bold and indent text Insert images into a document Use the search and replace functions Create multi-page documents Use page setup to set margins, tabs, and indents Use paragraph formatting to set line spacing Use spell and grammar checker
6.	Use spreadsheet application software-Microsoft Excel-to perform the following tasks: Format a worksheet; create simple formulas; use basic worksheet functions such as: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, IF.
7.	Use a database application software to perform the following tasks: Create or modify a database structure; enter records in a database; create reports; sort and index a database file.
8.	Demonstrate how electronic presentations are created.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include
Identify hardware	Understand computer terminology
Electronic presentations	Microcomputer operating systems utilities and files directory
Spreadsheet application	Computer Hardware and Software
Database applications	Word processing applications