UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

CAFA1411 Introduction to Financial Accounting A 4 16Semester TwoUCSI3529 Contemporary Social Issues 5 8CAGA1412 Introduction to Government Accounting and Auditing 4 16CAIS1412 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 4 16CAFA1412 Introduction to Financial Accounting B 4 16First and Second SemesterCABS1400 Introduction to Mathematics 4 16The SyllabiUnam Core:Computer Literacy23UCLC3509NQF 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. Spreadsheet: worksheets and workbooks, ranges, formulas and functions, creatinggraphs, charts, and printing the workbook. Databases: creating tables, relationships, queries, forms and reports. Presentation software:slide layout and master, animations, auto-content wizard and templates. Communication tools: introduction to the Internet, web browsers,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 behavior 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 Communication for Certificate PurposesUCEC1311NQA level: 3 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPre-requisites: NoneModule description:This module attempts to assist students to improve language proficiency regarding: reading comprehension, writing, speaking, listeningand study skills in order for them to utilise English language at work or in study. Students are required to complete assignments and testsdesigned for the module. The main aim of the module is to communicate in English language.