UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN



UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE CARIBBEAN

COURSE SYLLABUS

Computer Application and Appreciation

|Programme: Associate of Science in Business Administration |

|Course Title: Computer Application and Appreciation (ITT 100) | Prerequisite: None |

|Class Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00pm |Location: Worthington |

|Duration: 14 weeks: September 20 – December 6 |Group: |

|Lecturer: Miss Natalie Rose; Telephone: 876-365-6069; Email: nnrose123@ |

|Website: |

Rationale

This course is intended for students pursuing a non-computing degree programme. The main purpose is to develop an appreciation of what computers are and how they can be applied in business and academic settings. This course has no prerequisites and does not assume computer literacy.

Course Description

This course gives students an appreciation of the many uses of computers in society. The topics include: types and categories of computers, software and hardware components, computer networks and information system concepts with an emphasis on terminology and functionality. In the practical section of the course students will get hands-on experience using office productivity tools.

General Objectives

At the end of this course students should be able to:

• Define key computer terminology and explain the functions of computers.

• Identify and describe types of computers and components of computers.

• Describe data communication and networks concepts.

• Describe information system concepts.

• Use basic features of software such as operating systems, word processors, spreadsheets, web browsers, and presentation graphics.

Summary of Course Content

Unit 1 Introduction to Computers 3 hours

Unit 2 Computers Applications in Society 3 hours

Unit 3 Hardware and Software 12 hours

Unit 4 Communications and Networks 6 hours

Unit 5 Information System Concepts 3 hours

Unit 6 Productivity Tools 15 hours

Assessment 3 hours

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

|Component |Weighting |Comments |

|Total Coursework |40% |Two projects and Mid Module Exam |

|One Individual project |10% |Essays and Research Questions |

|Mid-Module Exam |10% |Given about week 7 |

|One Group project |20% |Enterprise Evaluation |

|Final Exam (EOM) |60% |Short answer; Essay Questions |

Required Text

Shelly, G. B., Cashman, T. J., Vermaat, M. E. Discovering Computers 2011: A Gateway to Information. Boston: Course Technology.

Recommended Reading

Stair, R. & Reynolds, G. (2011). Principles of Information Systems. (latest Ed.) Boston: Course Technology.

Required Software

Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 8.0, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft Access 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or later.

COMPUTER APPLICATION & APPRECIATION - CLASS OUTLINE

|Week of Class |Topic |Specific Objectives |Assigned Reading |

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| |Introduction to Computers |Define the term computer |Chapter |

|Week 1 |Definition of a computer |Identify the components of a computer system |1 |

| |Components of computer |Identify and describe milestones in computer history | |

| |Computer Timeline |Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers. | |

|Sept 20 |Functions of a computer |List the primary functions of computers. | |

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|Sept 22 |Computer Applications in Society |Explain the type of users for computers |Chapter |

| |Type of users |Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers. |2 |

| |Advantages and Disadvantages of computers. |Discuss the uses and effects of computers on society. | |

| |Computer Applications |Discuss various applications in society. | |

| |Internet tools |Discuss computer crimes | |

| | |Discuss the uses and functions of various e-commerce. | |

|Week 2 |Software |Define the term software. | |

| |Application software |Differentiate between system software and application software. |Chapter 4 |

|Sept 27 | |Name categories of application software and examples in each category. |Chapter 5 |

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|Sept 29 | | |Chapter 6 |

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|Week 3 |Hardware |Define the term hardware |Chapter 7 |

| |Input Devices |Identify and classify computer hardware into input, output and storage | |

|Oct 4 |Output Devices |devices. |Chapter 8 |

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|Week 4 |Hardware continuation |Describe the functions of at least three hardware devices in each | |

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|Oct 11 |Storage Devices |Identify and describe the components of the system unit. | |

| |The System Unit |INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT GIVEN | |

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|Oct 13 | | | |

| |Presentation Graphics Software |Explain the purpose of presentation graphics software |Chapter |

| |(Microsoft PowerPoint) |Use MS PowerPoint (or other presentation graphics software) to create a |3 |

| | |simple slideshow. | |

| | |State rules for creating effective presentations. | |

|Week 5 | | |

|Oct 18 |POWER POINT LAB ACTIVITY ( | |

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|Oct 20 | | |

| |Communication and Networks |Describe the uses of computer communications |Chapter |

| |Uses of computer communications | |9 |

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|Oct 25 |Types of computer networks |Describe the advantages of using a network. | |

| |(LAN, WAN, MAN) |Distinguish among the various types of computer networks | |

| | |Describe how data travels across a telecommunication network | |

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|Oct 27 | | | |

| |Communication devices |Differentiate between the types of communications media | |

| |Transmission media | | |

|Week 7 |Spreadsheet Software |Describe the purpose of spreadsheet software and differentiate between the| |

|Nov 1 |(Microsoft Excel) |main features of a spreadsheet and a database program. | |

| | |Explain key terms related to the use of spreadsheets. | |

| | |Create a simple worksheet that uses formulas for some calculations. | |

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|Nov 3 | | | |

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| |EXCEL LAB ACTIVITY ( | |

|Week 8 | |

| |MIDTERM TEST EXAM on everything up to WEEK 7 |

|Nov 8 | |

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|Nov 10 | |

| |Information Systems Concepts | |Chapter |

| |Systems Development Life Cycle |List and briefly describe the phases in the system development cycle |12 |

|Week 9 |Word Processing Software |Define the term word processing and describe the main features of a word | |

| |(Microsoft Word) |processor. | |

|Nov 15 | |Label the parts of the Microsoft Word window, including toolbars and other | |

| | |onscreen elements. | |

| | |Use Microsoft Word (or other word processor) to create, edit, print, and save a| |

| | |simple document. | |

| | |Use the Help feature of any application software programme to find out how to | |

| | |use the features of the programme. | |

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| |WORD LAB ACTIVITY ( | |

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|Week 10 |Data Representation and Storage |Define the term bit and describe how a series of bits represents data. | |

| | |Differentiate between data and information. | |

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|Nov 24 | | | |

| |Data processing concept |Differentiate between online vs. offline processing, and batch vs. transaction | |

| | |processing. | |

| | |Explain how data processing concepts may be applied in order to increase | |

| | |business efficiency. | |

|Week 11 |Database Management Software |Describe the purpose of a database. |Chapter 10 |

| |(Microsoft Access) |Explain key database terms and concepts. | |

|Nov 29 | |Use Microsoft Access to create a single-table database for business use. | |

| | |Add fields and records to an existing database table. | |

| | |Create and run a simple query on a database. | |

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|Dec 1 | | | |

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| |ACCESS LAB ACTIVITY ( | |

|Week 12 |The Internet | Differentiate between the Internet and the World Wide Web. |Chapter |

| |(Microsoft Internet Explorer) |Outline the History of the Internet. |2 |

| | |Identify the components of a Web address. | |

|Dec 6 | |Describe the types of Web sites. | |

| |LAB ACTIVITY ( |Describe conventions that govern the use of the Internet. | |

| | |Send and receive email messages. | |

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