MODULE OUTLINE
SECTION A- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
OVERVIEW OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
- Definition of basic terms: data; information; program; information technology
- Computers:
- Advantages of computers
- Computer uses
- Different types of computers systems
- Computer generation
COMPUTER HARDWARE
- Definition of computer hardware
- Types of input devices
- Types of output devices
- Types of storage devices
- Computer ports
- Computer memory
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
- Definition of computer software
- Types of computer software
- Factors to consider before buying computer software
COMPUTER NETWORKS
- Reasons for networking
- Types of networks
- Hardware requirements for networking
- Network topologies
- Factors t consider when selecting a network topology
INTERNET
- Internet terminology
- Uses of the internet
- Limitations of the internet
- Information browsing
- Services of the internet
- Types of internet connection
- Requirements for connecting to the internet
SECURITY AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN IT
- Security challenges associate with IT
- Ethical issues associated with information technology
- administrative control
- societal implication
PRACTICAL SESSIONS
Students will be taught on how to use the following applications:
MS-Word
MS-Excel
MS- Powerpoint
