Section outline

  • Dear Student welcome to the Computer Studies course

    Course Unit:                           Basic Computer Skills

    Name of Lecturer:                  Owoyesigire Urbans Mujuni

    Email:                                      mujuniurbans@gmail.com

    Tel:                                          +256771449642

    This Course Introduces students to Introduction to Computers, Basic Skills of operating a computer, Typing and formatting word documents

    Requirements

    • A smartphone 
    • Active Email
    • Active WhatsApp Number
    • No specific academic qualification is required. Fluent knowledge of the English language
    • A laptop computer for practical and simulation if you can afford

    Method of Assessment

    Assessment will be in terms of tests, coursework, and practical exercises (40%) and final examination (60%).


    Method of Delivery:

    This course will be delivered primarily through the lecture method complemented by students’ group discussions. In addition, blended learning and case studies will be used to enhance the student's analytical and communication skills.


    In this course, we shall cover the following Modules;

    1.       Introduction to Computer Studies

    2.      Computer Care and Safety

    3.      Computer Hard Ware

    4.      Computer Software

    5.      MS Word Processing

    6.      MS PowerPoint

    7.      MS Excel

     Specific objectives for this course

    • To impart knowledge on basic computer concepts such as Ms word, Excel, PowerPoint and Databases, Electronic mail and other simple technology tools used every day
    • To equip learners with basic IT skills useful for offline and remote activities. To familiarize them with the probable tools used and the guides towards effective usage of such tools
    • To train learners with how to start a computer, shut it down, and other essential methods involved in the process. 
    • To produce competent, committed, knowledgeable and skilled Teachers  equipped with the basic IT skills that can serve as a beginner knowledge towards the acquisition of remote jobs and assist in their Teaching and learning
    • To prepare Learners for the next level of the Technology revolution 
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