UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

SyllabiUNAM Core:Computer LiteracyUCLC3509NQF level: 5 Credits: 8 Module assessment: CA 100%Prerequisites: NoneModule description:The module covers the following topics. Introduction to Computers: hardware and software, types and categories of computers, usage ofComputer devices and peripherals. Working with the windows operating system: file Management, working with multiple programs,using the recycle bin. Using a word processor: formatting a text and documents, spelling check, grammar and thesaurus tools, insertingtables, auto-shapes, clip arts, charts, and mail merge. Spread sheet: worksheets and workbooks, ranges, formulas and functions,creating graphs, charts, and printing the workbook. Databases: creating tables, relationships, queries, forms and reports. Presentationsoftware: slide layout and master, animations, auto-content wizard and templates. Communication tools: introduction to the Internet, webbrowsers, search engines, downloading and uploading files, creating and sending messages, email etiquette, internet security, and digitalsignatures.Contemporary Social IssuesUCSI3529NQF: 5 Credits: 8 Module Assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x2 hour paperPrerequisite: NoneModule Description:This module raises awareness on the need for a personal, national and global ethics. The main objectives of the course is to helpstudents reflect on the social moral issues; to discover themselves in a learner-centered, contextual, religious and life related setting. Italso stimulates students for critical thinking and helps them to appreciate their values, standards and attitudes.Furthermore it orientates students with regards to the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS; the prevalence of the disease on Namibia, Africa andInternationally. It also informs students on the psycho social and environmental factors that contribute to the spread of the disease, theimpact of HIV/AIDS on their individual lives, family and communities at large. The unit further seeks to enhance HIV/AIDS preventiveskills among students by means of paradigm shift and behaviour change and also to impart general introductory knowledge on gender, tomake students aware, as well as sensitize them towards gender issues and how they affect our society, Sub-Region and continent atlarge.English for General CommunicationULEG2410NQA level: 4 Credits: 32 Module assessment: CA (60%) Examination (40%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule Description:This module attempts to assist students to improve their general English proficiency. It is intended for students registered for diplomamodules. The main goal of this module is, therefore, to develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills of students in orderfor them to perform tasks in an academic meaning system.The general module description and expected outcomes of the English for General Communication (ULEG 2410) module focuses onthe skills needed by students to perform cognitive academic tasks in an academic environment.Other Syllabi:Basic Business Management and EntrepreneurshipCMBB2511NQA level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module develops a student’s understanding, skills and dispositions regarding management issues such as: Components of abusiness and entrepreneurial issues; elements of a business plan; functions and levels of management, the influence of African cultureon management; skills required by managers, development management theories as well as managing of diversity and ethics. Dealingwith HIV/AIDS in the workplace will also be discussed.Basic Macro EconomicsCEMA2572NQA level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: None203