Debre Tabor University

Faculty of Technology
Department of Information technology

Syllabus for Introduction to information

communication technology course

For Bachelor of Arts of in Civics and Ethical Studies students

By Simachew M.
October, 2018
Debre Tabor
Ethiopia

Information communication Technology

 Information communication Technology
Courses code ICT 1011
Courses Title Information Communication Technology
Degree Program BA in Civic and Ethical Studies
Module name Common and Supportive Courses
Module number 01
Course chair -
Instructor/Tutor Simachew Melaku
ECTS credit (CP) 5
Contact hours per Tutorials & Laboratory &
week Lectures seminars workshop Home Study C
P
48 0 50 37 5
Lecture days, hours,
& room
Tutorial /lab days &
hour
Target group BA in Civic and Ethical students
Year /semester 1/1
Pre-requisites
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce computer basics to students of different backgrounds who
will have different responsibilities. A major aim of the course is to provide students with the
basic skills to use application software explore the internet and develop their capacity in using
the computer technology for facilitating their learning process and corresponding area of
engagement.
The very intent of the course is to make students understand what computer system is and its
components are, what information is, how information is processed and represented in a
computer system and the use of some basic application packages. It is also designed to help
students appreciate the use of Information Technology in different organizations and relate the
use of this technology to their respective disciplines. The course will finally help students to
develop the skills in creating and managing files in a computer system, using application
packages and surfing the internet.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
 list and describe the components of a computer system,
 explain the reasons why we use computers and describe the potential and
capabilities of computers,
 list out main areas of computer applications,
 explain the history of computer,
 identify differences between the five generations of computer,
 explain characteristics of computers,
 describe different types of computers,
 
describe data representation in computer systems,

identify different types of operating systems,

create folders to manages files stored in a computer,

identify main application packages and develop the skills in using them ,

develop the skill to surf the internet
SCHEDULE OF LECTURE TOPICS AND READINGS
Part I (Theoretical part)
PART UNIT DATE CONCEPTUAL FOCUS References/Assignments
I
Part one (Theoretical)

Chapter 1 Definition of computers, Obsbarne, Adam, basic

Introduction Applications areas of concepts on computer
to computer computers, use of computers,
Measures of computer quality
and performance.
Generations and history of
computers, Limitations of
computers.
Characteristics of computers
Classifications of computers
based on different criteria.
Advantage and disadvantage
of computers.
Chapter 2 Computer hardware Reading assignment from
Basic  Input L.Alexis, Introduction to
Computer  processer computers book
system  Out put
 Storage
 Memory
Computer software
 Application Software
 System Software
Chapter 3 Data versus information Reading assignment from L.Alexis,
Data, Sources of information Introduction to
Information, computers and Obsbarne,
Basics of data Adam, basic concepts on computer
processing and Basics of data processing Reading assignment from Handout,
Data Data representation Bartu, Digital computer,
Representatio Thomas, digital computer
n Fundamentals
Computer number system Assignment on number
converting one system to system conversion (5%)
another
Chapter 4 Definition of operating system
Operating Types of operating System
System. Function of Operating system
Chapter 5 Definition of computer networks Reading assignment from Spohn
 Introduction Modes of data communication DarkenL, computer
to Networking Types of computer networks networks , Blissmer
and Internet Advantage and disadvantage Roberth, computer
of computer network.
Network topology Reading assignment from Handout
Network devices and given
transmission media
What is the Internet?
Chapter 6 Definition of computer virus Handouts will be given.
Computer Types of computer virus
virus Symptoms that an infected
computer shows
Prevention mechanism of
computer virus

Part II (Practical part)

PART II UNITS DATE CONCEPTUAL FOCUS References/Assis
Part two (Practical)

Desktop components(icons, Reading assignment

files from internet sources ,
and folders, drives, task bar, Microsoft Windows
start menu) windows Tutorial - Lesson 1-5
components (title Introduction to
bar, menu bar, address bar, Computers.html
minimize button,
Ms-
restore/maximize
windows
button, close button )
Creating, Opening, Moving , Reading assignment
Copying ,Renaming files and from internet sources ,
folders Microsoft Windows
Deleting files and folders Tutorial - Lesson 1-5
temporary Introduction to
Deleting and restoring files and Computers.html
from
recycle bin
Elements of ms-word screen Reading assignment
Creating a document using ms- from internet sources ,
word Microsoft word Tutorial –
Saving the created files Lesson 1-6 Introduction
Opening recently and other to Computers.html
existing
files
Navigating and scrolling Reading assignment from
through a internet sources , Microsoft
Ms-word document Selection techniques word Tutorial - Lesson
Editing a text(spelling 1-6 Introduction to
checking, Computers.html
 finding synonyms and
thesauruses)
Coping, moving and deleting a
text
Font Formatting (Size, color, Reading assignment from
font internet sources , Microsoft
type, word Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
font style, underline, bold, Introduction to Computers.
italics) Html
Paragraph
Formatting(Bulleting and
numbering, drop cap,
alignment of
text (center, left, right)
Creating column on ant part of Reading assignment from
a Document Inserting Tables, internet sources , Microsoft
Pictures and Auto shapes word Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
Introduction to Computers.
Html
Printing a document Reading assignment from
Using help for further internet sources , Microsoft
advanced word Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
application of Ms-Word Introduction to Computers.
Html

Elements of ms-Excel screen Reading assignment from

1. Ms-Excel Creating workbook internet sources , Microsoft
Saving the created workbook Excel Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
Opening recently and other Introduction to Computers.
existing workbook Html
Entering and Editing text Reading assignment from
Selection techniques internet sources , Microsoft
Cell and text Formatting (Size, Excel Tutorial - Lesson
color, font type, font style, 1-6
underline, bold, Introduction to Computers.
italics) html
Adding Bulleting and
numbering,
alignment of text (center, left,
right)
Creating border and shading Reading assignment from
Creating table internet sources , Microsoft
Cell referencing Excel Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
Creating simple formula Introduction to Computers.
Html
 Using built-in functions Reading assignment from
Copy, cut and using fill handle internet sources , Microsoft
to copy a formula and deleting Excel Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
a text Introduction to Computers.
Html
Creating and formatting Chart Reading assignment from
Using help for further internet sources , Microsoft
advanced Excel Tutorial - Lesson 1-6
application of Ms-Excel Introduction to Computers.
Html
Further practical exercise Microsoft Excel Tutorial –
about word and excel. Lesson 1-6 Introduction to
Computers.html
Opening ms- PowerPoint Reading assignment from
Creating presentations internet sources ,
Ms-power
Choosing layouts Introduction-to-computers-ppt.
point
Html
Changing the color scheme Reading assignment from
Applying different design internet sources ,
Templates Creating effects Introduction-to-computers-ppt.
such as animation and slide Html
transitions

What is internet browser? Reading assignment from

Opening Internet explorer internet sources , Basic
Basic Exploring the internet through Computer netwoking.html
ideas internet
about explorer
internet Creating e-mail account Reading assignment from
Sending message internet sources , Basic
Checking inbox Computer netwoking.html
Methodology
By using lectures, demonstrations and class discussion methods the six chapters will be covered.
Analytical questions on the uses of information technology and data representation in a
computer, project works in creating folder structure, word document and work book will also be
used as a method of assessment.

REQUIRED REFERENCE BOOKS

These books must be placed on reserve desk at the library.
15. Bartu, Digital computer
16. Thomas, digital computer fundamentals
17. Spohn DarkenL, computer networks
18. S.Williams, using information Technology. A practical introduction to computers and
communications. Third Edition
19. Foundation of computing
BIBLIOGRAPHY
 S.Williams, using information Technology. A practical introduction to computers and
communications. Third Edition
L.Alexis, Introduction to computers
Sarah F. Hutchinson, computers the user perspective

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS, TEST AND EXAM

 Assessment Methods
Assignments#1 and #2 and =
Class participation: 10 %
Top Quizzes: 2, 5 points each =10 %
Project work: 15 % (practical)
Mid-exams (Four unit exams) 25%
Final Exam (Comprehensive) 40%
Total 100%

THANK YOU
HAVE A NICE TIME!!!