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This document outlines a course on End User Computing offered at Mzuzu University. The 16-week course is part of a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology program. It introduces students to common software like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Through lectures, tutorials and practical work, students will learn how to operate computers, create and share digital documents, communicate electronically, and find information online. Assessment includes assignments, midterm exams, and a final exam.

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Course Outline - EndUser

This document outlines a course on End User Computing offered at Mzuzu University. The 16-week course is part of a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology program. It introduces students to common software like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Through lectures, tutorials and practical work, students will learn how to operate computers, create and share digital documents, communicate electronically, and find information online. Assessment includes assignments, midterm exams, and a final exam.

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MZUZU UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND


INNOVATION
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

1. PROGRAMME : Bachelor of Science


2. SUBJECT : Information and Communication
Technology
3. LEVEL OF STUDY : 1
4. COURSE TITLE : End User Computing
5. COURSE CODE : BICT 1101
6. DURATION : 16 Weeks
7. PRESENTED TO : Senate
8. PRESENTED BY : Dean of Science, Technology and
Innovation
9. LECTURE HRS PER WEEK : 4
10. TUTORIAL HRS PER WEEK : 2
11. PRACTICAL HOURS : 1
12. INDEPENDENT LEARNING
9
HRS PER WEEK
:
13. TOTAL COURSE CREDITS : 13

14. PRE-REQUISITE COURSE CODES(S): None

15. CO-REQUISITE COURSE CODES(S) : None

16. DELIVERY METHODS:


16.1 Mode of Delivery : Face- to Face
16.2 Teaching Methods : Lectures, tutorials and practical
17. ASSESSMENT METHODS : Lab practical, assignments, mid semester
exams, final exam
18. ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING : 40% Continuous assignment
60% End of semester examination

19. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course introduces students to


information and communication
technology in a business environment and
builds a foundation of digital literacy skills
necessary for success in a technologically
driven society. Students will develop word
processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop
publishing, presentation software, and
website design skills. Throughout the
course, there is an emphasis on digital
literacy, effective electronic research and
communication skills, current issues
related to the impact of information and
communication technology. Students also
learn how to use the computer to
communicate with others and how to use
the Internet and the World Wide Web.

20. AIM(S) OF THE COURSE : To introduce students to computer skills.

21. LEARNING OUTCOMES: A successful learner from this course will


be able to:
● Operate a personal computer running
MS Windows and/or Linux.
● create documents using a word
processing application
● produce documents using a
spreadsheet application
● create presentation using a
presentation application
● build databases using a database
application
● find information on the web using
search engines
● send and receive electronic mail

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22. TOPICS OF STUDY

Using the computer and managing files


 Getting started with Windows and Linux
 Menus, commands and dialogue boxes
 The start Menu and Taskbar
 Working with folders
 Working with files
 Windows and Linux applications
 Customizing the Desktop
 Printing
Word processing
 Creating documents
 Editing documents
 Formatting documents
 Proofing tools
 Document layout
 Tables
 Mail merge
 Graphics
 Working with other applications
The Internet and World Wide Web
 Role of the Internet as a source of information
 Getting started with Web browsers
 Browsing the World Wide Web
 Security on the Web
 Searching for information on the Web
 Working offline and downloading files
 Net-etiquette
Electronic mail
 Conventional and web based E-mail systems
 Configuration of mail clients
 Sending and receiving Emails
 Email attachments
 Organising an address book
Spreadsheets
 Creating workbooks
 Entering basic calculations
 Formatting the worksheet
 Structuring the worksheet

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 Working with multiple sheets
 Charts and graphs
 Using spreadsheets with other applications
Presentations
 Creating presentations
 Formatting presentations
 Editing the slide master
 Inserting graphics
 Organisation chart
 Running a slide show
 Design Template
 Integration with other applications
Databases
 Introduction to Databases
 Creating tables
 Primary and secondary keys
 Entering data in a table
 Viewing and editing data
 Create queries
 Create forms and reports

23. PRESCRIBED TEXTS

Habraken, J. (2015). Office 2016 In Depth (1st ed.). Que Publishing.


Williams, B.K., et al. (2014). Using Information Technology; a practical introduction to
computers and communications (11th ed.). Boston, M.A.: Irwin McGraw-Hill.

24. RECOMMENDED TEXTS:

White, C.M. (2013). Data Communications and Computer Networks: A Business User’s
Approach (7th ed.). US: Cengage learning.
Andrews J. (2014). Managing and maintaining your PC (8th ed.). Canada: Thomson Course
Technology.

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