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School of Computing prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

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Computer Literacy and Web Applications I<br />

Module Code Module Name NQF Level Credits Semester<br />

CSI 1103 Computer Literacy and Web<br />

applications I<br />

Lectures per<br />

week<br />

Pracs per week Tutorials<br />

per week<br />

1 x 2 hrs 1 x 3 hrs(x 2 groups) 1 x 1hrs (x 2<br />

groups)<br />

Content /<br />

Syllabus<br />

19<br />

5 8 1<br />

Number<br />

<strong>of</strong> weeks<br />

14 84<br />

Notional<br />

hours<br />

Theory: Touch Typing using any open source typing tutor s<strong>of</strong>tware. Basic Computer<br />

Concepts, The term Computer, the Components <strong>of</strong> a computer, advantages and<br />

disadvantages <strong>of</strong> using a computer, The purpose <strong>of</strong> a network, the WWW and the<br />

Internet. The uses <strong>of</strong> internet, Computer s<strong>of</strong>tware, categories <strong>of</strong> computers, Types<br />

<strong>of</strong> computers, computer applications in society. Antivirus, viruses, Trojan horses<br />

and worms. The material is presented in a series <strong>of</strong> weekly lectures and tutorials.<br />

Computer Skills training will be given in the practical laboratory sessions <strong>of</strong> this<br />

course. Assignments which emphasize the use <strong>of</strong> computers will be given. These<br />

could be assignments in Micros<strong>of</strong>t word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excess. Also some<br />

practicals to demonstrate a network must be given such as making a Lan with say<br />

a few computers where students actually prepare UTP cables, RJ45 connectors<br />

and do crimping using the crimping tools and construct a working network.<br />

Entry rules MATRICULATION: Qualified for degree. At least 3 in mathematics, 2 in<br />

English and 2 in life orientation.<br />

Assessment<br />

and progression<br />

rules<br />

Admission criteria<br />

Continuous Assessment (CA) (Compulsory): Two Assignments(30%), Two<br />

Tests (40%), 12 tutorial assessments(10%) and 12 Practical assessments(20%)<br />

Examination (Compulsory): One examination (EA). The contribution <strong>of</strong> the<br />

examination (EA) to the overall assessment (OA) is 40%. OA = 60%(CA) +<br />

40%(EA).<br />

Re-examination (Not compulsory): To qualify for re-examination students<br />

must obtain an overall assessment <strong>of</strong> between 40 and 49%.<br />

Computer Literacy and Web Application II<br />

Module Code Module Name NQF Level Credits Semester<br />

CSI 1203 Computer Literacy and Web<br />

Application II<br />

Lectures per<br />

week<br />

Pracs per week Tutorials<br />

per week<br />

1 x 2 hrs 1 x 3 hrs(x 2 groups) 1 x 1hrs (x 2<br />

groups)<br />

Content /<br />

Syllabus<br />

5 8 2<br />

Number<br />

<strong>of</strong> weeks<br />

14 84<br />

Notional<br />

hours<br />

Theory: The Internet and the WWW, HTML, XML, Any Visual .NET Application<br />

Entry rules MATRICULATION: Qualified for bachelors. At least 3 in mathematics, 2 in<br />

English and 2 in life orientation.<br />

<strong>2012</strong><br />

PROSPECTUS

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