OUTLINE OF SYLLABUS
1. Fundamentals of ICT
2. Working with a Computer
3. Word Processing
4. Spreadsheet Management
5. Database Handling
6. Electronic Presentation
7. Internet and Communication
8. Managing a Computer
- Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Instructional Objectives:
o Describe what ICT is
o List the factors affecting the performance of a computer
o Describe input, output and storage devices
o Compare and contrast System Software and Application Software
o Explain what a computer system is as well as its parts
o Describe a computer network
o Describe the terms Internet, Intranet and Extranet
o Describe the usage of ICT in different sectors
o Explain health problems due to usage of computers
o Explain how to protect your information system
o Explain privacy issues and security policies
2. Working with the computer
Instructional Objectives:
o Describe how to work with the desktop in Windows and Linux
o Describe the terms: keyboard, mouse and volume
o Describe desktop components
o List the basic task of an operating system
o Explain how to set the regional settings
o Introduce different storing methods
o Explain basic functions of managing data
o Introduce file and folder handling techniques
3.Word processing
Instructional Objectives:
o List different word processing applications
o List the main features of commonly used word processing
applications
o Format document for accepted professional standards
o Apply Mail-Merge Wizard to create personalized documents
o Apply security settings
4. Spreadsheet Management
Instructional Objectives:
o List different spreadsheet management applications
o List the main features of commonly used spreadsheet management
o application packages
o Use different functions in spreadsheet applications
o Analyze and interpret data using MS Excel
5. Database management
Instructional Objectives:
o Introduce Database Management
o List different database management applications
o Design and create databases
o Differentiate objects in database management applications
o Create tables, queries, forms and reports
o Modify and use database objects
6. Electronic Presentation
Instructional objectives:
o Describe what a presentation is
o List different presentation application packages
o List main features of commonly used presentation application packages
o Design presentations using AutoContent Wizard
o Design presentations from scratch
o Practice the different settings in presentations
7. Internet and Communication
Instructional Objectives:
o Define what Internet is
o List facilities/benefits of Internet
o Describe the ways to connect to Internet
o Use a web browser to surf the Internet
o Use search engines to find information on the Internet
o Create/use an e-mail account
o Describe the security and risks involved in Internet
o Describe the concept of e-Commerce
o Discuss the future of Internet
8. Using Multimedia
Instructional Objectives:
o Photo editing (Corel Pain shop)
o Video Editing (Corel Video Studio)
9. Managing a Computer
Instructional Objectives:
o List the different ports and their functions
o List the steps of installing/uninstalling an application
o Describe how to manage a printer
o Identify/employ preventive maintenance procedures
10. Introduction to Open Source Software
PLATFORM
_ Windows 7 Professional and Linux (Fedora, Red Hat Linux, edubuntu)
_ Microsoft Office 2007,2010 Professional Edition
_ Corel Pain shop , Corel Video Studio,Microsoft Picture IT
_ Internet Explorer 6.0 or above and Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or above
Course hours :120 (One Year)
To whom : 3rd and 4th Year Internal Students
Practical Hours :at least 60
Evaluation method: Practical Test (3 hours)
Theory (1 hour)
**Certificate will be issued on at least reach 70% of total marks
Course Details
| Name | : | Certificate course in Computer Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Study | : | Self-study |
| Entry_Requirements | : | Age should be 18 years or more. Dhamma School Final Examination or Dharmacharya Examination or Pirivena Final Examination or G. C. E. (Ordinary Level) Examination in six subjects including Buddhism & Sinhala. |
| To_Whom | : | Those who wish to |
| Duration | : | 1 Year |
| Lectures | : | No Lectures |
| Registration_Fee | : | 300 |
| Seminar_Fee | : | 500 |
| Course_Coordinator | : | 011-2573825 |
| Note | : | Examination You can sit the examination after 01 year of registration. There are four papers. Each paper |
Examination Details
| Name | : | Certificate course in Computer Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | : | 500 |
| Medium | : | English or Sinhala |
| Date | : | Will be held in August of every year |
| Centre | : | The Centre for Postgraduate Degree Studies & External Examination, 214, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. |
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