i. Course Information Course Code: COM 115 Course Title: Introduction to Application Package 1 Credit Units: 3 Credit Units Year of Study: One Semester: First ii. Course Introduction and Description This course is designed to introduce the student to basic computer packages. On completion of this course, you should be able to explain what Application Packages and their functions are. Understand and make use of various computer Application packages like word processing, spreadsheet and presentation package. You will also learn the basic typing skills.
199 SEATS LEFT 199 SEATS LEFTCourse Code: COM 115
Course Title: Introduction to Application Package 1
Credit Units: 3 Credit Units
Year of Study: One
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic computer packages. On completion of this course, you should be able to explain what Application Packages and their functions are. Understand and make use of various computer Application packages like word processing, spreadsheet and presentation package. You will also learn the basic typing skills.
To be qualified for this course, you are required to have the following:
UNESCO-NIGERIA TECHNICAL & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION REVITALISATION PROJECT-PHASE II. (2008). COMPUTER PACKAGES 1 COURSE CODE: COM123. December, 1–86.
DEITEL, H. M., & DEITEL, B. (1995). Introduction to Software. Computers and Data Processing, 183-183a. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-209010-3.50014-1
Missouri Job Center. (2016). BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS WORKSHOP Computer Keyboard Key Explanations. 5627, 1–3.
Montclair State University (2016) ‘Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016’, Lecture Note, pp. 1–8.
Kennesaw State University (2016) ‘Microsoft Office Word 2016 for Windows Introduction to Word University’, University Information Technology Services Learning.
Burke County Public Library. (2010). Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint. Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint. www.bcpls.org
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Discuss Application Packages, Apps and their functions
2. Understand Basic Typing Skills
3. Describe Word Processing Package and how to work with it.
4. Describe Spreadsheet Package and how to work with it.
5. Understand Presentation Package and how to use it.
The Course Material is written in a simple, clear and concise manner that will assist and enable you to understand this course very well. Relevant sites and standard references have been provided for you. There is going to be a lot of chatting and online interaction in this class through the Learning Management System (L.M.S), WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. There will be individual assignments and group assignments. All assignments are due at the times slated. No late assignment will be entertained or accepted from you and hence, be very serious with your study. Completion and timely submission of assignments will also serve as part of your assessment. You are expected to read this course material thoroughly and understand very well. You will also be exposed to practical classes within a specific time during the semester. You are also expected to have software applications on your mobile phones like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, a working email address and a phone number so that you can chats, interact and share ideas with each other. Please do not hesitate to contact your teacher through email, phone numbers and social media platforms. We will like you to succeed in this class and also in your future Endeavour. Thank you and God bless.