UCLC3509 Computer Literacy 5 8Semester TwoUCSI3529 Contemporary Social Issues 5 8CAFA1412 Introduction to Financial Accounting B 4 16CATA1412 Introduction to Taxation 4 16CAIS1412 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 4 16First and Second Semester (Double module)CABS1400 Introduction to Mathematics 4 16The 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 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.28
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.All other syllabi:Introduction of Computerize AccountingCAIS1412NQF Level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:Basic conceptual foundation of Accounting information system, Hardware: inputs, processing and output devices, Software: ApplicationSoftware, Data Recording and ethics in recording and keeping accounting data, Productivity and computerized systems, recordingbusiness transactions and preparing various reports.Introduction to Financial Accounting ACAFA1311NQF Level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:The detailed contents are as follows: Introduction to accounting, Purpose and function of accounting, Scope of Accounting, TheAccounting equation and the elements of financial statements, The basic principles of accounting, Recording in the various journals,Posting to the General Ledger, Compiling the Trial Balance, Adjustments, Post adjustments trial balance, Preparation of financialstatements.Introduction to Financial Accounting BCAFA1312NQF Level: 3 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 3 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:The detailed contents are as follows: Accounting for current and non-current assets, Accounting for current and non-current liabilities,Preparation of bank reconciliation statement, Methods and procedures for recording depreciation, Methods and procedures for valuingand recording inventory, Prepare financial statements from incomplete records and rectification of errors.Introduction to MathematicsCABS1400NQF Level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:The detailed contents are as follows:Set operations, simple linear functions and equations, simple differentiation, matrix algebra, number system, basic arithmetic, interestcalculations.Introduction to taxationCATA1412NQF Level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:Introduction to the Income Tax Act No 24 of 1981, source or residence principles on which a tax system may be based: analysis of all theincome of the taxpayer in order to determine what constitutes gross income, true source and deemed source, capital and revenue natureof income, specific inclusions, calculating normal tax payable, identification of exempt income, establishing the general and specialdeductions to calculate taxable income, determining the taxable income of individuals, general and specific deductions allowed forindividuals, fringe benefits, tax evasion and avoidance, other types of tax: VAT (value added tax), customs and excise, assessment rates,land tax, petroleum tax, transfer duty, stamp duty, airport tax.29