WEEK : 1 – 2 : BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS
- Definition of Computer
- Description of Computer as I-P-O
- Description of Parts of a computer
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Components of a System Unit
WEEK 3: FUNDAMENTAL COMPUTER OPERATIONS
- Meaning of System Start Up
- Types Booting
- Procedures for cold Booting
- Procedures for warm booting
- Meaning of system shutdown
WEEK 4: DATA AND INFORMATION
- Meaning, Sources and Examples of :
- Data
- Information
— Qualities of Good information
WEEK 5: Information Transmission
- Definition of Information transmission
- Ancient methods of transmitting information
- Modern method of transmitting information
- Classification of information by:
- Means of transmission(electronic, non- electronic),
Mode of receiving information-
(audio, visual and audio-visual)
WEEK 6-7: Input Devices
- Definition
- Examples
- Definition of various keys of the keyboard
- Demonstration of the uses of the various keys of the keyboard
- Description of the mouse
- Difference between keyboard and mouse
WEEK 8: OUTPUT DEVICES
- Definition
- Examples
- Description of the monitor
- Demonstration of the use of the monitor
- Description of the printer
- Demonstration of the use of the printer
- Differences between the monitor and printer
WEEK 9: REVISION
WEEK 10 : EXAMINATION