COURSE OUTLINE UCU 002: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Purpose of the course The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how computers work and the use of application software in businesses today. Main course text Gary B. Shelly, (2013), Introduction to Computers (8th Edition), Delmar Learning Reference Books i. Walkenbach J., Tyson H., Wempen F., and Cary N., (2007), Office 2007 Bible, Wiley ii. Weverka P., Office 2007 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies iii. White R., (2007) How Computers Work, 9th edition. Que Publishing Assessment: Examination - 70%: Coursework - 30% I. Introduction to Computer and its components A. History of computers B. Generations of computers C. Characteristics of computers D. Types of computers E. Software and Hardware II. Hardware and software A. Hardware: input and output devices, backup storage, central processing unit, memory (ROM, RAM). B. Software: Categories of software, System software, applications software, general purpose software, integrated packages and software suites.