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COMS 1204 (1) It For Communication: S. Rosun RM 4.5 ETB S.rosun@uom - Ac.mu

This document outlines the syllabus for the COMS 1204(1) IT for Communication module. The module aims to help students understand the importance of IT in communication fields. Students will be introduced to using computers and IT packages for word processing, presentations, databases, and the internet. They will learn how to construct simple web pages and manipulate different media types. Assessment includes assignments, a test, and a final exam focusing on skills like selecting computers, using social networks for journalism, and blog design.

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COMS 1204 (1) It For Communication: S. Rosun RM 4.5 ETB S.rosun@uom - Ac.mu

This document outlines the syllabus for the COMS 1204(1) IT for Communication module. The module aims to help students understand the importance of IT in communication fields. Students will be introduced to using computers and IT packages for word processing, presentations, databases, and the internet. They will learn how to construct simple web pages and manipulate different media types. Assessment includes assignments, a test, and a final exam focusing on skills like selecting computers, using social networks for journalism, and blog design.

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COMS 1204(1) IT FOR COMMUNICATION

S. Rosun Rm 4.5 ETB [email protected]

AIMS
The goal of this module is to understand the importance of IT in the field of communication. The range of tools and concepts to be looked into range from software to produce simple text documents to more complex tools geared towards publishing different types of media for the internet.
2011-2012, S1 COMS 1204, SR 2

OUTLINE SYLLABUS
This module entails a hands-on approach to IT for Communication purposes. Students will be introduced to the use of computers and IT packages for word-processing, preparing presentations and using databases. They will also be exposed to the use of internet (search engines, web pages, e-mail, etc.) and the construction of simple web pages. Continuous assessment and Exams will be labbased.
2011-2012, S1 COMS 1204, SR 3

LEARNING OUTCOMES
More specifically, after successful completion of the module, students should
be conversant in manipulating a computer, be conversant with the essential functions of office packages, be able to use a simple Database, be at ease when using or searching for information over the internet, be able to design simple websites, be conversant with blogging, be conversant in manipulating the different types of media
2011-2012, S1 COMS 1204, SR 4

Wk(s)

Lecture Title(s)

Lab

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Introduction to computers The System Unit: Processing and Memory, Storage, Input and Output Application Software. System Software: Operating systems and Utility Programs. Computer Networks, The Internet and World Wide Web. Network and Internet Security. Multimedia and the Web. E-Commerce. Databases and Database Management Systems. TEST Computer Security and Privacy. Social Networks Blogging Intellectual Property Rights, Ethics, health, Access, and the Environment. Summing up
COMS 1204, SR

Windows, Internet Word processing I, Mail Spreadsheet I, search engines Powerpoint basics Social networks Blogs Word processing II Webpage Webpage II Spreadsheet II Multimedia Multimedia II DBMS DBMS II Revision
5

2011-2012, S1

Assessment
Title 1.Selecting a computer 10 Maximum Marks Last Submission Date Week 4 Week 8 Week13 2. Using social networks 10 in journalism 3. Blog 10

Paper Structure Sections (if any) Multiple Choice Questions: None Exams date: Weighting (%): 50% Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40% (combined with CA) Weighting (%) Assignments Test Total Marks: 30 20 50 No. of questions to be answered: 4 Compulsory Questions (if any): None Paper Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins

2011-2012, S1

COMS 1204, SR

RECOMMENDED BOOKS/JOURNALS/WEBSITES (1) Understanding Computers 13e, Today and Tomorrow, Comprehensive International Edition by Deborah Morley, College of the Sequoias & Charles S. Parker, University of Colorado, ISBN-13: 9780538742481 / ISBN-10: 0538742488 http://edu.cengage.co.uk/catalogue/product.a spx?isbn=0538742488 (2)Websites to be given during Lecture & Labs
2011-2012, S1 COMS 1204, SR 7

Questions?

2011-2012, S1

COMS 1204, SR

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