BIT1101 Computer Literacy

The course unit is designed as a general introduction to the broad aspects of computer systems, Information system, introduction to computer operations and computer applications software.

Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to:

• Give students a broad understanding of computers and their uses
• Introduce the students to Information and Communication technologies
• To introduce the students to application software in general
• To differentiate between sets of application software
• To make use of the different computer application software to solve day-to-day problems

Expected Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course unit, the students should be able to:

• Describe the computer system and its sub-systems and other devices or peripherals and the internet
• Create, use and manage directories and files within the Windows or Linux/Unix
• Identify various computer devices
• Describe and classify the different types of software
• Use the computer to perform various tasks in organization
• Use the Internet