TIKT1109 — Computer Skills

The Introduction to Informatics course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of informatics, develops logical thinking skills, and equips students with the competencies and computing tools needed to better support their study and research in other subjects. The main contents of the course are:

Part 1: (1) Fundamental concepts of informatics; (2) Overview of Information Technology; (3) Computer operating systems; (4) Fundamentals of databases; (5) Computer networks and the Internet; (6) Information security and computer maintenance.

Part 2: Basic use of the Microsoft Office suite: (1) Microsoft Word word-processing software; (2) Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software; (3) Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software.

Regulations on eligibility for the final examination

Students are eligible to sit the final/end-of-course examination if their attendance score (10%) is at least 5 points (on a 10-point scale).

For the method of grading attendance, see Appendix 2, Rubric 1.

Regulations on class attendance

Students are responsible for attending all class sessions in full.

In the event of absence due to force majeure, students must take the initiative to acquire the knowledge through the materials provided by the lecturer and other required readings.

Regulations on classroom conduct

The course is conducted on the principle of mutual respect between learners and instructors.

Take complete notes and participate in answering questions.

Read the required materials in advance.

Complete homework assignments.

Do not make noise or disturb others, and do not eat during class.

Laptops, tablets, and mobile phones may be used only for the purposes of taking lecture notes and performing calculations for study; they must absolutely not be used for any other purpose.

Regulations on the submission of group assignments

Learners who fail to submit individual/group assignments as required will receive a score of 0 (zero).

After the prescribed final deadline, late submissions will be penalized one point for each day of delay.

The training management system automatically assesses the level of CLO attainment according to the University's general algorithm. The course learning outcomes are assessed by students and the University after the final examination.