Undergraduate Handbook - School of Computing and Informatics ...

Non verbal communication clues; Presentation seminars, seeking clarification etc.; Expression of
politeness; Public speaking; Proper listening skills.
• Examination Skills; Preparing for examinations: How much one gets from group discussions; Proper
revision; Understanding examination rubric; Budgeting time during examination process; Writing
examinations and following instructions
Reference Books:
i. B. Bough, 101 ways to improve your communication skills instantly, 4th edition, 2005.
ii. P. Klavs, The hard Truth About soft skills: Work Place Lessons Smart People wish they had learned sooner,
2008.
CSC 1100: Computer Literacy (4 CU)
Course Description: In this course, students are to learn about the basic organization, concepts and terminologies in
a computerized environment. They are also to get an in depth understanding of common computer applications. The
use of related applications in different operating systems will be explored. The aims of the course unit are to: Equip
students with basic knowledge about computer organization; Equip students with skills of using common office
applications; Expose students to different operating systems; Equip students with skills of how to use the Internet;
and equip students with knowledge about common text editors in different operating systems. On completion of this
course unit, the students will be able to: Describe the different parts of a computer; describe the historical evolution
of computers; competently use the common office applications in at least two operating systems and competently
use common text editor in at least two operating systems.
Indicative Content: General computer organisation; Historical perspectives of computing; common Microsoft
office packages; office packages in other operating systems; text editors; Common Linux and Using the web.
Reference Books:
i. J. Preston, R. Ferret and S. Gaskin, Computer Literacy, 2007.
ii. J. Janrich and D. Oja, Practical Computer Literacy, 2001.
BIT 1102 Communications Technology & Internet (3 CU)
Course Description: This course is intended to be at the introductory level in a curriculum and to provide
foundation skills for subsequent network-related courses, for example, Internet Programming. It provides an
overview of Communications Technology and Internet. The goal is to help students understand the role and meaning
of Communications Technology and Internet in the contemporary world. The course aims to: Give students main
guidelines for the future study of networks-related courses; Develop their knowledge and understanding of core
networking concepts and technologies; Internet and intranet tools; basics of networking protocols; basics of network
security; core Internet infrastructure; personal, business, social, legal and ethical implications of Internet governance
Indicative Content: Networking Concepts; Internet and Intranet Tools; Protocols; Security; Internet; Infrastructure
and Governance – Personal, Business, Social, Legal and Ethical; Implications
Reference Books:
i. D. E. Comer, The Internet Book, Prentice Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, 2000.
ii. D. Amor, Internet Future Strategies: How Pervasive Computing Services Will Change the World, Prentice
Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, 2002.
iii. I. Zeid, Mastering the Internet and HTML, Prentice Hall Inc., Upper Saddle River, 2000.
iv. Internet Getting Started, Editions ENI, Nantes, 2001.
v. A. E. Grant, J. H, Meadows, Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals, Focal Press, 2008.
vi. M. Mirabito, B. Morgenstern, The New Communications Technologies, 5th edition: Applications, Policy,
and Impact, Focal Press, 2004.
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