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Week - 1
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Course Introduction and Basic Concepts
Course objectives, scope, and assessment criteria
Computer hardware and software concepts
Operating systems (Windows fundamentals)
File and folder management
The concept of digital literacy |
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Week - 2
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Fundamentals of the Internet
History of the Internet and how it works
Concepts of the web, browser, URL, and search engine
Effective internet search techniques
Academic and reliable information sources |
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Week - 3
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Internet Security and Ethics
Internet security and personal data protection
Creating strong passwords
Cyber threats (viruses, phishing, malware)
Digital ethics and copyright |
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Week - 4
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Email and Online Communication Tools
Use of email systems
Rules for writing professional emails
Attaching and sharing files
Cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.) |
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Week - 5
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Introduction to Word Processing Programs (Word)
Word interface and basic tools
Typing, editing, and formatting text
Font and paragraph settings
Page layout and margins |
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Week - 6
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Word Applications (Advanced Basics)
Creating and editing tables
Heading styles and automatic table of contents
Inserting images, shapes, and charts |
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Week - 7
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Mid Term |
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Week - 8
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Academic and Professional Documents with Word
Preparing reports and assignments
Page numbers, headers, and footers
Spelling check and document review
Converting to PDF |
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Week - 9
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Introduction to Spreadsheets (Excel), Excel interface and basic concepts, Using cells rows and columns, Data entry and editing, Basic formulas and functions (SUM AVERAGE), Table formatting |
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Week - 10
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Excel Applications (Advanced Basics), Relative and absolute cell references, Creating charts, Sorting and filtering, Conditional formatting, Basic data analysis applications |
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Week - 11
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Introduction to Presentation Programs (PowerPoint), Principles of presentation design, Slide layouts and themes, Inserting text images and shapes, Animations and transitions, Effective presentation techniques |
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Week - 12
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Introduction to Databases and Information Management, Concepts of data and databases, Simple database examples, Introduction to forms and reports, Basics of information management, Small scale applications |
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Week - 13
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Digital Content Creation and Collaboration Tools, Online document editing, Collaborative work environments, File sharing and version control, Basic visual content creation, Digital productivity tools |
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Week - 14
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General Review and Practical Applications, Revision of the topics covered during the semester, Hands on activities, Mini project presentations, Feedback and evaluation |
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