FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
SEMESTER JUNE-OCT 2013 PLANNER
WEEK TOPIC
COURSE INFORMATION Number and Breakdown of Assessments Important Dates Housekeeping Rules INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS What is a computer? The components of a computer Categories of computers
NOTE
1 June 10 - 14
2
June 17-21
THE INTERNET AND WORLD WIDE WEB The Internet The World Wide Web Netiquette
3
June 24-28
4
July 1-5
5
APPLICATION SOFTWARE Generic Software: Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation. Software for Home, Personal, and Educational Use: Movie Maker Paint Clip arts Entertainment software Presentation by Students (See Task Description Appendix)
July 8 – 12
6
THE COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM UNIT The Motherboard Processor Types of Memory Ports and Connectors Purchasing a Computer/Peripherals: Making the right choice Centralized Quiz 1: 26 July 2013 (3.30 – 5.00 PM)
July 15 – 19
7
QUIZ 1
Chapters (Weeks 1 - 6)
July 22 – 26
A S A S I T E S L / M A Y - O C T 2 0 1 1 / S S A
A S A S I
T E S L / M A Y - O C T 2 0 1 1 / S S A
WEEK 8
TOPIC
MINI SURVEY – An Introduction What is a (mini) survey? (Planning, Executing & Presenting) Basic Questioning Techniques Mini Survey on ICT in Workplace Ethics Presentation of outcome
NOTE
SUBMISSION: Topic / Title for Mini Survey
July 29 – August 2
August
4 – 11
MID-SEMESTER BREAK 2 – 11 August 2013 CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY, 12 August 2013
9
Aug 12-16
INPUT AND OUTPUT Input & Output Devices Digital Video Technology STORAGE Hard Disks Flash Memory Storage Cloud Storage Optical Discs COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS Uses of Computer Communications Communication Software, Devices & Network
SUBMISSION: First Draft of Mini Survey
10
Aug 19-23
OPERATING SYSTEMS AND UTILITY PROGRAMS System software Operating System Functions Types of