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COURSE TITLE END USER COMPUTING

(Pengkomputeran Pengguna Akhir)

COURSE CODE TMX1010

CREDIT 0

PREREQUISITE/S N/A

SYNOPSIS This introductory course nurtures understanding via hands-on

learning on how information technology can be used to increase

productivity. A variety of popular and commonly used softwarepackages are used during the practical work; including document

preparation, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, electronic mail and

groupware software. Students are also taught the proper usage of

common computer hardware.

(Kursus pengenalan ini merangkumi pemahaman melalui

pembelajaran secara praktikal tentang bagaimana teknologi

maklumat boleh meningkatkan produktiviti. Pelbagai penggunaan

pakej perisian digunakan semasa kerja praktikal di antaranya ialahpersediaan dokumentasi, lembaran kerja, pangkalan data, grafik,

mel elektronik dan perisian groupware. Pelajar juga didedahkan

dengan penggunaan perkakasan asas komputer.)

LEARNING

OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

o Apply basic information technology knowledge. [C3, LL]

o Explain the common hardware and software packages in

preparing their coursework reports and presentations. [P2, CS,

TS]o Discuss several Information Technology latest updates. [A2,

CS, LL]

o Work in a group in demonstrating the applications of

multimedia presentations tools. [C3, CS, CT, TS]

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STUDENT

LEARNING

HOURS

Guided LHs Self LHs

18 18Lectures

5 5Laboratories/Practical

1 2Student-Centered Learning

1 2Continuous Assessment

2 4Final Examination

27 31Sub-Total

58 HoursTotal

LEARNING

UNITS

Guided LHs

1. 2Computer & Digital Basics

- Digital devices- Digital data representation

- Digital processing

2. 3Computer Hardware

- Computer basics

- Memory utility and microprocessor

- Storage devices

- Input & Output

- Security involving hardware utilities

3. 3Computer Software

- Software fundamentals and applications

- Buying and installing softwares

- Security for softwares

4. 3Operating Systems and File Management

- Basic of operating systems

- File management

- Security in backup system

5. 3The Internet

- Definition of Internet

- Internet technology, services and security

- History of Internet

- Internet connection setup

6. 3The Web & Email

- Web technology

- Search engines

- E-commerce, E-mail and security

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7. 3Digital Media

- Digital Sound

- Graphics editing tools and technology

8. 3Databases

- Database, data and information

- The hierarchy of data

- Maintaining data

- File Processing versus Databases

- Database Management Systems

- Relational, Object-Oriented and Multidimensional

Databases

- Web Databases

- Data fundamental in organization

9. 3Computer Programming

- Basic programming languages

- Procedural programming

- Object-Oriented programming

10. 2Convergence Technology

- Tomorrow's hardware: Smaller, Faster, Cheaper and

Connected

- Moore's Law and Metcalfe's Law

- Ubiquitous Computing

- The Computer versus the Human Brain

- Pattern Recognition

- Virtual Reality

- Intelligent Agents

- Translation Technology

- Genetic Algorithms- Strong Artificial Intelligent

- Robots

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ASSESSMENT 50 %Projects

50 %Final Examination

100 %Total

REFERENCES 1. Parsons, J., Oja, D. (2012). New Perspectives in Computer

Concepts 2012, Comprehensive. International Edition: Course

Technology.

2. Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J., & Vermaat, M.E. (2010).

Discovering Computers 2010: Living in a Digital World -

Fundamentals. 6th edition. USA: Course Technology Press.

3. Coyle, D. M. (2008). Computers are your future, 10th edition.New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall.

4. Norton, Peter. (2001). Peter Norton's Introduction to

Computers, 4th edition.USA: Glencoe McGraw-Hill.

Last updated: July 27, 2011, Wed, 3:57 PM

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