Information Technology 1

Brief Course Description:

This is an introductory course to computers and their applications. The course is intended to enable learners to acquire knowledge and skills in the use of computers.

Course Objective:

To enable learners acquire basic knowledge and skills in using computer applications.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

1. Explain the evolution of computers

2. Identify and explain the various components of a computer system

3. Work with basic office computer applications

4. Use Internet, create e-mail accounts and use e-mail services

5. Use e-learning platform

Intellectual, Practical and transferable skills:

• Knowledge of the evolution of computer

• Knowledge of the various components of a computer system

• Skills in basic office computer applications

• Skills in the use of Internet, creation of e-mail accounts and use of e-mail services

• Skills in utilization of e-learning platform