ALIKO DANGOTE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL.

P.M.B 3244, KANO STATE.

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME

(SIWES)
A REPORT OF WORK DONE AT:
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BICHI, KANO.
AUGUST 2023 – NOVEMBER 2023.
BY
ALIYU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI
UG18/COMS/1081
SUBMITTED TO:

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

ALIKO DANGOTE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, WUDIL.
JANUARY, 2024.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Gratitude and belief goes to Allah (SWT) for giving me the strength and

courage of being what I am today. I will remain grateful to my parents

for laying the foundation of my life achievements.

I also acknowledge the assistance and guidance given to me by my

supervisor Mal Bashir Ridwan Muhammad. I will forever be grateful. A

special and immeasurable thanks to the entire staff of FCE BICHI.

I say a very big thank to my brother, friend and a course in person of

Abubakar Idris Abubakar who put his endless efforts on towards the

completion of this work.

Finally, I would like to thank all my friends and relatives who in one way

or the other assisted in my career.

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 CERTIFICATION

This work has been read and approved as meeting the requirement of

SIWES report, by the Department of Mathematical Sciences, under the

supervision of Mal. Bashir Ridwan Muhammad.

Student’s Name:_____________________ Supervisor:______________________

Signature:__________________________ Signature:_______________________

Date:______________________________ Date:___________________________

Departmental SIWES Coordinator:______ Head of Department:_______________

__________________________________ ________________________________

Signature:__________________________ Signature:________________________

Date:______________________________ Date:____________________________

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 2
CERTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER ONE ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.0 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.0 ORGANOGRAM OF THE UNIT.......................................................................................................... 8
1.4.0 MY REPORTING TO IT ...................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.1.0 EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING IT ................................................................................................... 10
2.2 ACHIEVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2.1 MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD ........................................................................................................... 11
KEY FEATURES OF MS-WORD............................................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT ............................................................................................... 14
KEY FEATURES OF MS-POWERPOINT................................................................................................. 14
2.2.3 WEB DESIGN .................................................................................................................................. 17
2.2.4 DEFINATION OF WEB DESIGN ....................................................................................................... 17
2.2.5 SOME PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES USED IN WEB DESIGN ....................................................... 18
 HTML: .......................................................................................................................................... 18
 CSS:.............................................................................................................................................. 19
 JAVASCRIPT................................................................................................................................. 20
 PHP .............................................................................................................................................. 20
2.2.7 ADVANTAGE OF WEB DESIGN....................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER THREE.......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.0 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................. 22
3.2.0 REFERENCES................................................................................................................................... 23

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 CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION

Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a practical skill

program designed to empower students of tertiary academic institutions

with necessary work environment skill and expose them to more

practical knowledge than what was taught theoretically in class. SIWES

was established and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria in

1973 and is managed by Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and supervised by:

National Universities Commission (NUC); National Board for Technical

Education (NBTE); and National Commission for Colleges of Education

(NCCE). Students of Universities and other degree awarding institutions

are required to spend six months or 24 weeks, while students of

polytechnics and colleges of education have to spend 16 weeks.

1.1.0 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

Specifically the objectives of SIWES are:

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 1. To facilitate avenue for students to acquire skills and practical

experience.

2. To prepare students for the work environments, they will likely

meet after graduation.

3. To expose students to work methods and techniques in handling

equipment and machines that may not be available in the

university.

4. To introduce students to employer who may likely employ them

after graduation.

5. Provide students with opportunities to apply their educational

knowledge in real work situations, there by bridging the gap

between history and practice.

6. To make the transition from the schooling to world of work easier

through enhancing students contact for later job placements.

1.2.0 ABOUT THE PLACE OF IT

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Directorate of Management information system (MIS) is located at the

federal college of education Bichi, Kano state.

This unit come into existence in 2009, when the manual registration was

difficult to comply.

Firstly, Aina was appointed as the director, then Mal. Danjuma Aliyu is

the deputy director. Other officers were Mal. Zakariyya Ibrahim, Mr.

Andawo and Alh. Ado.

Mal. Aliyu Danjuma from 2011 – 2015.

It was later changed to Directorate of computer and information service

which was headed by Dr. Olayiwola and Mal. Bello Kangiwa was deputy

from 2016 to 2022. Then from 2022 till date, Alh Aminu is the director

wit form leads of units, namely:

 Mal. Rabiu Salman as Head of Portal

 Mal. Zakariyya Ibrahim as Training Officer

 Mal. Wasi’u O. Salau as Hardware manager

 Alh. Ado Yahaya as Information and data processing manager.

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 1.3.0 ORGANOGRAM OF THE UNIT

PROVOST

DIRECTOR

D/DIRECTO HEAD OF HEAD OF HEAD OF

R TRAINING HARDWARE INFORMATION
AND DATA
HEAD OF
PROCESSING
PORTAL

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OTHER SUPPORTING OFFICERS

1.4.0 MY REPORTING TO IT

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I reported for my IT at HITI on 21st August 2023. I met the person in

charge of coordinating IT and introduced myself. I was welcomed and

was introduced to other staff working there. I and other IT students were

organized and were given orientation on what we would expect to do

throughout the IT period: like the importance of the IT; rules and

regulations of the institute; coming and closing time; how to fill the log

book; how to communicate with staff, students and visitors; how to seek

help from the management, etc. We were also given supervisors who will

be endorsing our logbook whenever we fill the week.

We were also assigned to sections, in which I was assigned to the

section of computer training. Responsibilities of the section include:

a. Practical computer instruction.

b. Lab coordination including computer maintenance.

c. Web design.

d. Other applications.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1.0 EXPERIENCE GAINED DURING IT

The IT of three month has given me great experience which is so much

consistent to my line of study, which is communication technology. The

activities I attended during the IT are as follows:

 Classroom teaching observation.

 Teamwork and problem solving tactics.

 An overview of Microsoft Office word

 An overview of Microsoft Office PowerPoint

 Database designs and techniques.

 Web design (with HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, PHP and MySQL).

I normally attended lectures every day and at the end of the week I

would be given an end-of-the-week project, which would reflect the

main jobs of the week. I would normally present the job to the supervisor

the next week where he would do me some corrections and scoring. The

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jobs are usually practical like targeting a section or division inside our

index file and its styles.

2.2 ACHIEVEMENTS

IT provided me with the opportunity to learn great skills and bridge the

gap of my knowledge between the theory and the practical. In the

following sections I will present some of my achievements during my IT

at FCE Bichi.

2.2.1 MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD

Microsoft Office Word is a widely used word processing application

developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is an integral part of the

Microsoft Office suite, which includes other popular productivity tools

like Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft Word is designed to

facilitate the creation, editing, and formatting of documents, making it

an indispensable tool for individuals and businesses alike.

KEY FEATURES OF MS-WORD

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User-Friendly Interface: Microsoft Word boasts an intuitive and user-

friendly interface, making it accessible to users with varying levels of

expertise. The ribbon toolbar at the top provides quick access to a

plethora of tools and features.

Document Creation and Editing: Word allows users to create

documents from scratch or use one of the numerous templates

available. It supports basic text editing as well as advanced formatting

options such as font styles, sizes, and colors. Users can also insert images,

charts, and tables into their documents.

Collaboration and Sharing: Microsoft Word facilitates collaborative

work by allowing users to share documents with others. Real-time

collaboration features enable multiple users to work on the same

document simultaneously, enhancing productivity and teamwork.

Integration with Other Office Apps: Word seamlessly integrates

with other Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and PowerPoint.

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This integration streamlines workflow and allows for easy transfer of

data and content between different documents and programs.

Review and Commenting Tools: The application includes robust

reviewing tools that enable users to track changes, add comments, and

suggest edits. This is particularly useful for collaborative projects and

when seeking feedback from multiple stakeholders.

Security and Protection: Microsoft Word prioritizes document

security with features such as password protection and encryption.

Additionally, it includes tools for tracking changes made to documents,

providing a transparent audit trail.

Mobile and Cloud Accessibility: Users can access and edit their

Word documents on various devices, including smartphones and tablets.

The integration with Microsoft's cloud platform, OneDrive, allows for

seamless synchronization and storage of documents across devices.

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Advanced Formatting and Styles: Word offers a range of advanced

formatting options, including styles, themes, and page layouts. This

allows users to create professional-looking documents with ease.

2.2.2 MICROSOFT OFFICE POWERPOINT

Microsoft Office PowerPoint is a widely used presentation software

developed by Microsoft Corporation. As part of the Microsoft Office

suite, PowerPoint is designed to create visually engaging and dynamic

presentations. Its user-friendly interface and powerful features make it

a preferred choice for individuals, educators, and professionals seeking

to convey information effectively.

KEY FEATURES OF MS-POWERPOINT

Slide Creation and Design: PowerPoint provides a platform for creating

slides that can incorporate text, images, charts, graphs, and multimedia

elements. The intuitive design tools allow users to customize the

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appearance of each slide, ensuring a visually appealing and cohesive

presentation.

Slide Transitions and Animations: To enhance the visual appeal of

presentations, PowerPoint offers a variety of slide transition effects and

animations. These features help engage the audience and create a more

dynamic and professional presentation.

SmartArt Graphics and Charts: PowerPoint includes SmartArt graphics

and built-in chart tools, making it easy to represent complex information

in a visually appealing manner. Users can choose from various chart

types and customize them to suit their specific needs.

Collaboration and Sharing: PowerPoint supports collaborative work by

allowing users to share presentations with others. It integrates with

cloud services like OneDrive, facilitating real-time collaboration and

seamless sharing of presentation files.

Presenter View and Notes: For presenters, PowerPoint offers a

dedicated Presenter View that displays the current slide, upcoming

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slides, and speaker notes. This feature helps speakers stay organized and

deliver presentations more confidently.

Integration with Other Office Apps: PowerPoint seamlessly integrates

with other Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel. This

integration allows for easy insertion of content from these applications

into PowerPoint presentations.

Embedding Multimedia: Users can embed multimedia elements, such as

audio and video files, directly into PowerPoint slides. This feature

enhances the interactive nature of presentations and provides a

multimedia-rich experience for the audience.

Customizable Templates: PowerPoint comes with a variety of

customizable templates, ranging from business presentations to

educational slideshows. These templates serve as a starting point for

users, saving time and ensuring a professional look for their

presentations.

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2.2.3 WEB DESIGN

On the other hand, I also learned a lot about web design and

development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP. Below is an overview

of web design learned during the period of IT.

2.2.4 DEFINATION OF WEB DESIGN

Web design is a multifaceted discipline that involves crafting the visual

and interactive elements of a website to deliver an optimal user

experience. Skilled web designers blend aesthetic considerations with

practical functionality, incorporating principles of user interface (UI) and

user experience (UX) design. They meticulously plan the layout, color

schemes, typography, and navigation, ensuring that the website is not

only visually appealing but also intuitive and accessible across various

devices. The design process often includes wire framing and prototyping

to map out the site's structure and interactions. Web designers also pay

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attention to information architecture, graphics, multimedia, and the

implementation of responsive design principles to cater to diverse user

needs. Successful web design goes beyond the surface, encompassing

considerations of accessibility, adherence to web standards, and

collaboration with developers to bring the envisioned design to life. It is

an evolving field that demands continuous adaptation to emerging

technologies and design trends to create engaging and functional digital

experiences.

2.2.5 SOME PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES USED IN WEB

DESIGN

 HTML: HTML, which stands for Hypertext Markup Language, is the

standard markup language used to create and design web pages. It

provides a set of elements or tags that structure the content on a

web page. HTML tags are used to define various elements such as

headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists, and more. The picture

below illustrates a skeleton of HTML.

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 A skeleton of html body.

 CSS: CSS, or Cascading Style Sheets, is a style sheet language used to

describe the presentation of a document written in HTML or XML. It

defines how elements on a web page should be displayed, such as

their layout, colors, fonts, and other visual aspects. By separating the

content (HTML) from its presentation (CSS), web designers can

achieve a more organized and maintainable structure. The picture

below shows the general syntax of CSS.

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 a general syntax for css.

 JAVASCRIPT: JavaScript is a versatile and widely-used programming

language that plays a crucial role in web development. Initially

designed for enhancing the interactivity of web pages, JavaScript has

evolved to become a full-fledged programming language capable of

both client-side and server-side development.

 PHP: PHP, which stands for Hypertext Preprocessor, is a server-side

scripting language widely used for web development. It is embedded

within HTML code and executed on the server, generating dynamic

content that is then sent to the client's web browser.

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2.2.7 ADVANTAGE OF WEB DESIGN

The primary advantage of web design lies in its ability to create visually

engaging and user-friendly online experiences. A well-designed website

not only captures the attention of visitors but also ensures intuitive

navigation, facilitating a positive user experience. Effective web design

goes beyond aesthetics; it encompasses considerations such as

information architecture, responsive layouts, and seamless interactivity.

A thoughtfully designed website enhances a brand's online presence,

promotes user engagement, and encourages desired actions, whether

it's making a purchase, filling out a form, or exploring content.

Furthermore, web design plays a crucial role in conveying a brand's

identity and message, contributing to user trust and loyalty. Overall, the

advantage of web design lies in its capacity to transform a digital space

into a compelling and functional platform that meets the needs and

expectations of both users and businesses.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.1.0 CONCLUSION

Microsoft Office Word continues to be a versatile and powerful word

processing tool, catering to the diverse needs of individuals, students,

and professionals. With its rich feature set, user-friendly interface, and

seamless integration with other Microsoft Office applications, Word

remains a go-to solution for document creation and collaboration.

Microsoft Office PowerPoint remains a leading choice for creating and

delivering impactful presentations. Its comprehensive set of features,

user-friendly interface, and seamless integration with other Office

applications make it a versatile tool for individuals and professionals

across various industries. Whether used for educational purposes,

business meetings, or conferences, PowerPoint continues to be a reliable

solution for creating visually compelling and effective presentations.

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Computer is an electronic device that only work on the data that is given

to it as input and give final result as the output. Web design best justifies

this statement. HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT and PHP are all programming

languages that works all together in order to meet a certain goal. HTML

is mainly used in creating the skeleton structure of a web application.

CSS is used for styling the contents of HTML indices, JavaScript is for

effects on both HTML and CSS. Lastly, PHP serves as the engine that

coordinate the function of the web page or contents with their

respective databases.

3.2.0 REFERENCES

 GoalKicker.com – HTML5 and CSS3 Canvas Notes for Professionals

 John D. (2013). Web design: A complete course. London, Longman

Publishing, pp. 45-62.

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