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VISION EMPOWERMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE

Sunrays House, 4th floors Branch Milele Centre,2nd floor
Near Khoja Round about, opp.old Behind Equity Bank ,Kitengela
Nation hse. Behind Fire Station, P.O. Box 10829-00400Nairobi
Tom Mboya Street Tel: 0720655582/0707585084
www.veti.ac.ke Email:visionpowerment2006@yahoo.com

INTRODUCTION TO ICT AND ETHICS

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction: Preamble Month: APRIL 2024

This module unit is intended to introduce the trainee to Business , equipping him/her with the necessary knowledge,
skills and attitude to enable him/her professionally work with ICT facilities.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the module unit, the learner should be able to: -
a) Appreciate the role of ICT in contemporary society
b) Appreciate the ethical and legal implication in the use of ICT
c) Appreciate and uphold professional and life skills in the society

NO TOPIC SUBTOPICS HOURS

1 INTRODUCTION TO ICT Definitions of ICT 1
Functions of ICT
History & classification of computers
Components of a computer
Assignment: Discuss the role of ICT in the society in
recent years
2 COMPONENTS OF HARDWARE Input & Output
devices
CPU 1
Storage media
Assignment: outline and discuss the various
precautionary means of handling these hardware
components.
3 COMPUTER SOFTWARE Software definition 2
Types of softwares
Functions of computer softwares
Assignment: Discuss proprietary software and discuss
its advantages & disadvantages

4 OPERATING SYSTEM Definition of operating system 2

Functions & Importance of
Operating systemTypes of operating
system

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 Generations of operating system
Assignment: factors considered while acquiring an
operating system
Reasons for abstraction in operating system
5 DATA SECURITY AND CONTROL Definitions
Security threats & control measures 1
Protection & detection
Assignment: discuss the concept of data integrity and
plagiarism.
6 WORD PROCESSORS Definitions 2
Characteristics of word processors
Advantages of word processors over typewriters
Applications of word processors
Mail merging
Factors to consider when choosing word
processors
Assignment: explain the role of word processors in
organizations
7 SPREADSHEET Meaning of Spreadsheet
Components of a spreadsheet
Characteristics & Types of spreadsheet 2
Parts of Spreadsheet
Basic functions & formulas and Charts
Assignment: highlight the advantages and
disadvantages of the various types of spreadsheets.
8 DATABASES Meaning of databases & database models 2
Data storage, retrieval and manipulation
Functions of dbms & examples of dbms programs
Data sorting & Indexing
Assignment: discuss the importance for creating
primary keys while creating database tables
9 PRESENTATION PACKAGE Meaning and parts of power point application
window
Slides & Slide layouts 1
Assignment: differentiate between record narration
and rehearse timings
10 DESKTOP PUBLISHING Meaning, purpose & examples of DTP 1
Types of DTP softwares
Tools found in a DTP software
Assignment: Explain the meaning of text manipulation
and describe the various presentation templates
11 OVERVIEW OF INFORMATION -systems overview
SYSTEM -information systems
-components of an information system-
roles of information system in an organization-
-classification of information system
-types of information systems
-overview of information system security and
controls

12 NETWORKING & INTERNET Meaning of Internet & network 3

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 Terms used in Networking & network topologies
Advantages & disadvantages of networks &
internet
Network topologies
E-mails, advantages & disadvantages
Assignment: discuss how today’s organizations have
incorporated internet and networking in their
management
13 EMERGING TRENDS IN ICT Emerging trends & issues 1
Challenges and coping with them
Total 24 HRS

[A]GROUPWORK
Discuss the following emerging issues showing how they are integrated at work place in Kenya today.
1. Online banking
2. Online shopping, advertising
3. Gaming
4. Cloud Computing
5. IT governance
6. Mobile applications(mobile App)
7. Data security and integrity
8. Networking
9. Burglar Proofing

[B] Individual assignment: -Explain the technological trend development in terms of each of the following
perspectives:
i) Performance
ii) User access
Explain the following terms as used in internet applications
i) IP Address
ii) MAC address
iii) Unified Resource Locator (URL)
Mode of assessment: Includes
1. Continuous Assessment Test (C.A.T) = 30%
2. Random Assessment Tests (R.A.T.s) =30%
3. Active class participation =10%
4. Group assignment =30%
5. Final examinations = 70%
6. Total 100%

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 N/B: The minimum total attendance to sit for the final exam “MUST BE 80%”-anyone who defaults,
shall not be allowed to sit for the exam.

The average of CATS, RATs, Group assignment and Final examination will give you the grade to be posted
in your final transcript.

The pending five hours unallocated shall be used in class assignments:

FACILITATORS: MR SAMUEL-0738507041

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