COMPUTER FORM 1 SYLLABUS
1.0.0 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (18 LESSONS)
Specific Objectives
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
a) define a computer
b) state the different parts of a computer
c) explain how Computers have developed
d) classify the various types of computers
e) identify areas where computers are used
f) define a computer laboratory
g) state the safety precautions and practices in a computer laboratory
h) demonstrate basic hands-on skills on the use of a computer.
1.2.1 Definition of a computer.
1.2.2 Parts of a computer.
1.2.3 Development of Computers
1.2.4 Classification of computers
Physical Size
Functionality
Purpose
1.2.5 Areas where computers are used
1.2.6 Definition of a Computer laboratory
1.2.7 Safety precautions and practices in a computer laboratory
Behaviour
Handing of materials and equipment
Fire
Cabling
Stable power supply
Burglar proofing
Ventilation
Lab layout
Dust/damp control
Lighting’
Standard furniture
1.2.8 Hands-on skills
Start-up, restarting and shut-down (Booting)
Keyboard layout
Practical Keyboard and mouse skills
2.0.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMS (49 LESSONS)
Specific Objectives
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
a) describe a computer system
b) explain the functional organization of the elements of a Computer system
c) describe input devices of a computer system
d) describe the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
e) describe the output devices of a computer system
f) describe the types of secondary storage devices and media
g) distinguish between power and interface cables
h) explain basic computer set-up and cabling
i) distinguish between system software and application software
j) evaluate the criteria for selecting a computer system.
2.2.1 Description of a Computer system.
2.2.2 Functional organization of the elements of a computer System.
Hardware
Software
Live-ware
2.2.3 Input devices e.g.
Keying devices
Pointing devices
Scanning devices
Speech recognition devices
Other digital devices
2.2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Control Unit
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
Memory
Processors
Types
clock speeds
2.2.5 Output Device
Soft copy output devices e.g.
Visual display unit –Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), flat panel, cathode ray;
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
Sound output
light emitting
Hard copy output devices e.g
printers (impact, non-impact)
plotters
2.2.6 Secondary/Auxiliary Storage Devices and Media
Fixed-e.g. Hard disk
Removable- e.g.
floppy disks
tape
optical disks (CD-R, WORM, CD-RW, DVDs)
zip disks
2.2.7 Power and Interface Cables.
Power Cable
Parallel Cable
Serial Cable
2.2.8 Basic Computer Set-up and Cabling.
Connecting basic computer components
Connecting other computer peripherals
2.2.9 Classification of software.
Purpose
a) System software
i) firmware
ii) networking software
iii) operating system
iv) utilities
b) Application software
Acquisition
a) standard software
b) user developed (in-house)
2.2.10 Criteria for selecting a Computer System (Specifications)
Hardware Considerations
Processor speed
memory capacity
warranty
upgradability
user needs
cost
portability
other considerations
Software Considerations
authenticity
user needs
user friendliness Software Considerations
system requirements
cost
compatibility
portability
documentation
other software considerations
3.0.0 OPERATING SYSTEMS (32 LESSONS)
Specific Objectives
By the end of the topic, the learner should be able to:
a) define an operating system
b) state the functions of an operating system
c) describe types of operating systems
d) describe how operating systems organize information
e) manage files using an operating system
f) manage disks using an operating system
g) identify internal and peripheral devices under Operating System control
h) install and configure an operating system.
3.2.1 Definition of an operating system
3.2.2 Functions of an operating system
Job scheduling
Resource Control
Input/Output handling
Memory Management
Error handling
Interrupt handling
3.2.3 Types of Operating Systems
Number of users
i) single user
ii) multi user
Number of tasks i) single tasking ii) multi tasking
Interface
i) Command line
ii) menu driven interface
iii) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
3.2.4 Organization of Information using an Operating System
Files
Directories/folders
Storage media
3.2.5 File management using an Operating system
Description of files
Types of files
i) system files
ii) application files
Functions of files
i) storage of data
ii) organization of information
Creating files
Manipulating files
i) viewing files and directories
ii) organization of information
iii) creating files/directories
iv) opening
v) editing
vi) renaming
vii) finding/searching
viii) sorting
ix) copying
x) moving
xi) deleting
3.2.6 Disk Management using an Operating system
Formatting
Partitioning
De-fragmentation
Disk Diagnostics/Disk Compression
Back up
3.2.7 Devices under Operating System Control
Processor
Memory (Ram)
Storage devices
Input/Output devices and ports
Communication devices and ports
3.2.7 Installation and Configuration of an Operating system
Trouble shooting
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