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Catholic University College of Ghana Fiapre-Sunyani Introduction to Information Technology I Catholic University College of Ghana Fiapre-Sunyani

Facilitator Information Audrey Asante Tutor, Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences and Technology Email: aasante@cug.edu.gh Telephone: 0265302718

Course Objectives and Learning outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should have Known the concepts behind information technology Understood the benefits gained through the use of information technology Known the difference between the computer technology and communication technology and also the future trends. Known the difference between hardware and software Basic knowledge in data communications and networks

Study Material Primary Source Secondary Source Brian K. Williams, Stacey C. Sawyer, Sarah E. Hutchinson (1999), Using Information Technology, 3rd Edition, McGraw Secondary Source TIMOTHY J. O’LEARY, LINDA I. O’LEARY (2000), Computing Essentials 2000-2001, McGraw

Where do I get help? Academic Journals (Google Scholar) Website Notes Tutor Class Discussions

Assessment Criteria Continuous Assessment Mark Group Sessions Presentations Group Assignments Individual Assignments Mid-semester Examination Unannounced tests A required minimum of 50% to write the exam Examination Written Exam (date & time to be confirmed) Final Mark 50% of Continuous Assessment Mark + 50% Examination Mark

Questions & Feedback? My Expectations Interactive & lively classes

Rules and Regulations All students should be seated even if the facilitator has not arrived No student will be allowed to go out unless it is emergency. All mobile phones should be switched off during lecture period. Any phone seized will remain with the tutor for the rest of the semester (not negotiable). Students should prepare by reading before coming for lectures Indiscipline will not be tolerated in the class Students should be decently dressed Permission to absent yourself from class should be asked a day before the meeting day. A student who wants to leave the class whiles lectures is going on should ask permission

List of Topics An introduction to Information Technology Computer and Communication Technology Elements of Computer-Communication System Difference between Analog and Digital data Data and Information Definition of Data/Information Units of Measurement Basic Operations of Computing Hardware Categories

List of Topics Graphic User Interface (GUI) Three Directions of Computer Development Five Kinds of Computers Software Application Software System Software Input Devices Keyboard Features of the Keyboard Keyboard Keys Mouse User Interface Graphic User Interface (GUI) Tutorials and Documentation

List of Topics Hardware Mother Board CPU Memory Bus Lines Boards and Slots Ports Printers Storage Devices Interfaces Graphics and Sound Systems

List of Topics Data Protection and Security Data Protection Data Security Computer Viruses Computers and Law Networks Network Types Advantages of Networks Types of LAN Component of LAN LAN Topologies

List of Topics Computers and Society Microsoft Word Information Society Chances and Risk Microsoft Word