Information Technology
The course will be taught in one semester at this level which will be run for 480 hours The course will focus on basic application of computer software at the certificate level. Here the students are expected to be able to use of the keyboard printers for any office purposes.
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
1. Prepare the learner to have basic knowledge of ICT tools, mainly computer hardware, and software and to be able to utilise them.
2. Develop his / her ICT skills in order to enhance their work in other subject areas.
3. Basically appreciate the use of computers for effective hands on.
4. Enable the learner who continues with school to use the computer effectively as an aid to his/her studies or in his/her occupation in the future
5. Enable the learner who continues with his/her school career with IT related fields to have a basic understanding to build on
6. Help the learner to grow in their awareness of the ways in which ICT is used in practical and work-related situations
WASSCE: 3 credits including Mathematics and English plus two passes in the relevant area or its equivalent
Matured students: must be 23 yrs and above or 2 years working experience
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 100 | MICROSOFT WORD | Wassce or its equivalent | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| CIT 101 | MICROSOFT EXCEL | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| IBM 102 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| IBC 103 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 104 | COMPUTER APPRECIATION AND APPLICATIONS | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| GAM 105 | GAMBIA STUDIES 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CIT 106 | MICROSOFT ACCESS | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| CIT 107 | MICROSOFT POWERPOINT | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| CIT 108 | MICROSOFT PUBLISHER | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| TOTAL | 12 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
L = Learning hours, T = Theory, P = Practical, CH = Credit Hours.
INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT DURATION AND METHODOLOGY: None
| NO. | Methodology | Score (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PRACTICAL | 5% |
| 2. | TEST/ASSIGNMENT | 35% |
| 3. | EXAMINATION | 70% |
