Course curriculum

Introduction to Computers

    1. Purpose of this Course

    2. Introduction: An Introduction to Computers

    3. Specific AIMS of this Course

    4. Course Requirements and Prerequisites

    5. Awarding of marks and grading system

    6. Computer Concepts and Their Applications

    7. What is a computer?

    1. Introduction to Computer Applications

    2. Why Computers are Important

    3. Application Areas (Business, Education, Health, etc.)

    4. Advantages of Computers

    5. What are the Application fields of computers?

    1. Introduction to Computer Types

    2. The different Types of Computers

    3. The Four Main Types of Computers:

    4. Supercomputers and Minicomputers

    5. Microcomputers (PCs, Laptops)

    6. Mainframe Computers

    7. Other Types of Computers

    8. The different Types of Computers

    1. Input, Processing, and Output Overview

    2. Input Devices (Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner)

    3. Processing Devices (CPU, RAM)

    4. Output Devices (Monitor, Printer)

    5. 4.4 Permanent Storage Devices and Peripheral Hardware

    6. The Types of Input, Output, and Processing devices?

    1. Introduction to Computer Software and Applications

    2. What is Software?

    3. Types of Software:

    4. System Software

    5. Utility Software

    6. Application Software

    7. Application Software (B)

    8. What is a Software?

    1. What is a Computer Program?

    2. Basics of Programming Languages

    3. Introduction to Cybersecurity

    4. Computer Viruses & Malware

    5. The Types of Computer Viruses

    6. How do Computer Viruses Work?

    7. How to Stay Safe (Practical Tips)

    8. What is a program?

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  • 55 lessons
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