COURSE DESCRIPTION

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Subject : Computer Application COURSE OBJECTIVES MEDIA SCORE
CONVERSION
Course : UDU106 This course will be used in a full 1. Computer >= 80 =A
Code semester introductory computer course. 2. LCD Projector 76 = A-
Program : S1 Accounting; S1 Management Little experience with computer is 3. White board 79.99 = B+
Course : 2 (two) SKS 4. Text books
assumed. 72 =B
Credit 5. Handouts MS PowerPoint
Present the most-up-to-date technology 6. Internet and e-mail 75.99 = B-
in an ever changing disccipline 7. Multimedia Class 68 = C+
INCOMING COMPETENCY OF STUDENTS Give students an in depth understanding 71.99 =C
Students need to have basic familiarity with of why computers are essential 64 =D
computers and how to use them for like word components in business and society 67.99 =E
processing, sending e-mail and browsing the Teach the fundamentals of computers EVALUATION % 60
Internet. and computer nomenclature, 63.99
Prerequisit : None particularly with respect to personal 56
e courses computer hardware and software, and 59.99
the web 45
Present the material in a visually 55.99
appealing and exciting manner thar < 45
motivates students to learn 1. Middle Test 35
Provide exercises and lab assignments 2. Final Test 35
Prerequisit : Management Information
that allow students to interact with a 3. Quiz 10
e course System 4. Assignment 10
computer and learn by actually using
for 5. Presentation 10
the computer and learn by actually
using the computer and the Web

CLASS FORMAT
In general, each class will consist of:
Lecturer : Explaining; Instructions; give
assignment / homework /
quizes; interpersed with group
and class discussion of
Students assigned case studies
: Reading material before class
mate; active in discussion; ask
and answer; listen, study;
excute the homework and
assignment; always prepare for
SOURCES AND REFFERENCES:
1. Required Textbooks:
Discovering Computers 2011: Living in a Digital World Complete.
Shelly Cashman Series . Cengage Learning - Course Technology 2011
2. Refference Texts:
Understanding Computers: Today & Tomorrow, Comprehensive, 12th Ed.
Deborah Morley Cengage Learning - Course Technology 2009
3. Course Material:
 quiz MS. PowerPoint for students available at: http://www.tsm.ac.id/download/materi/aplikom/
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SOURCES DESCRIPTIONS
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1 Explain why computer literacy is vital to success in todays world Book: Discovering Computers 2011 Make sure that students
Define the term, computer, and describe the relationship between data Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer already have email
and information What is a computer accounts
Describe the five components of a computer The components of a computer
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that users experience when Advantages and disadvantages of
working with computers using computers
Define the term, network, and identify benefits of sharing resources on Networks and the internet
a network Computer software
Discuss the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web Categories of computers
Elements of Information system
Example of computer usage
2 Discuss the evolution of the Internet Book: Discovering Computers 2011
Identify and briefly describe various broadband Internet connections Chapter 2: The internet and the
and state differences between broadband Internet connections and WWW
dial-up connections The internet
Describe the types of Internet access providers Evolution of the internet
Describe the purpose of an IP address and its relationship to a domain The world wide web
name
Explain the purpose of a Web browser and identify the components of a
Web address
Describe how to use a search engine to search for information on the
Web and differentiate between a search engine and a subject directory
Describe the types of Web sites
Explain how Web pages use graphics, animation, audio, video, virtual
reality, and plug-ins
Identify and briefly describe the steps required for Web publishing
3 Describe the types of e-commerce Book: Discovering Computers 2011
Explain how e-mail, mailing lists, instant messaging, chat rooms, VoIP, Chapter 2: The internet and the
newsgroups and message boards, and FTP work WWW
Identify the rules of netiquette E-commerce
Other internet serv ice
Netiquette
4 Identify the four categories of application software Book: Discovering Computers 2011
Differentiate among the seven forms through which software is Chapter 3: Application Software
available Application software
 Explain how the operating system and utility Business software
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Describe characteristics of a user interface Software for home, personal, and
Identify the key features of widely used business programs educational use
Identify the key features of widely used graphics and multimedia Web applications
programs Application software for
Identify the key features of widely used home, personal, and communications
educational programs Learning tools for application software
Discuss the advantages of and ways to access Web applications
Identify the types of application software used in communications
Describe the learning aids available for application software
5 Define system software and identify the two types of system software Book: Discovering Computers 2011
Describe the functions of an operating system Chapter 8: Operating system and
Summarize the startup process on a personal computer utility programs
Summarize the features of several stand-alone operating systems System software
Briefly describe various server operating systems Operating systems
Summarize the features of several embedded operating systems Operating system functions
Stand-alone operating systems
Server operating systems
Embedded operating systems
6 Explain the purpose of several utility programs Book: Discovering Computers 2011 QUIZ
Sample of several utility programs Chapter 8: Operating system and
utility programs
Utility programs
What is utility programs?
Several utility programs
7 Discuss the purpose of the components required for successful Book: Discovering Computers 2011 Inform the students to
communications and identify various sending and receiving devices Chapter 9: Communications and make paper per group.
Describe the uses of computer communications networks Papers will be presented
List advantages of using a network, and differentiate among LANs, Communications after the middle test
MANs, and WANs Uses of computer communications (depending on the
Differentiate between client/server and peer-to-peer networks, and Networks lecturer)
describe how a P2P network works Network communications standards
Differentiate among a star network, bus network, and ring network Communications software
Describe the various network communications standards Communications over the telepone
Explain the purpose of communications software network
Describe various types of lines for communications over the telephone Communications devices
network Home network
Describe commonly used communications devices Communications channel
Discuss different ways to set up a home network Physical transmission media
 Describe various physical and wireless Wireless transmission media
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8 MIDDLE TEST
9 Define the term, computer security risks, and briefly describe the types Book: Discovering Computers 2011
of cybercrime perpetrators Chapter 11: Computer security and
Describe various types of Internet and network attacks, and identify safety, ethics, and privacy
ways to safeguard against these attacks Computer security risks
Discuss techniques to prevent unauthorized computer access and use Internet and network attacks
Identify safeguards against hardware theft and vandalism Unauthorized access and use
Explain the ways software manufacturers protect against software Hardware theft and vandalism
piracy Software theft
Discuss how encryption works, and explain why it is necessary Information theft
Discuss the types of devices available that protect computers from System failure
system failure Backing up the ultimate safeguard
Explain the options available for backing up computer resources Wireless security
Identify risks and safeguards associated with wireless communications
10 Discuss ways to prevent health-related disorders and injuries due to Book: Discovering Computers 2011 QUIZ
computer use Chapter 11: Computer security and
Recognize issues related to information accuracy, intellectual propertysafety, ethics, and privacy
rights, codes of conduct, and green computing Health concerns of computer use
Discuss issues surrounding information privacy Ethics and society
Information privacy
11 Define system development and list the system development phases Book: Discovering Computers 2011
Identify the guidelines for system development Chapter 12: Information system
Discuss the importance of project management, feasibility assessment, development
documentation, and data and information gathering techniques What is a system development?
Explain the activities performed in the planning phase What initiates a system development
Discuss the purpose of the activities performed in the analysis phase project?
Describe the various tools used in process modeling Plannning phase
Describe the various tools used in object modeling Analysis phase
Explain the activities performed in the design phase Design phase
Recognize the develop programs activity is part of system development Implementation phase
Discuss the activities performed in the implementation phase Operation, support, and security phase
Discuss the purpose of the activities performed in the operation,
support, and security phase
12 Define Cloud Computing and the benefits for business Source: Online Web Page
Describe and list of framework such as standarize, paradigm, basic Cloud Computing and Applications in
characteristics, service and deployment. the Business
 List the criteria of cloud computing and some What Is Cloud Computing?
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Define deployment models who can rent by Basic Criteria of Cloud Computing
consumer Cloud Computing Service Model
List the various benefits of using cloud computing Deployment Model
Discuss the possible drawbacks and threats of using cloud computing Benefits of Cloud Computing
The Drawbacks and threats of Cloud
Computing
13 Discuss the special information requirements of an enterprise-sized Book: Discovering Computers 2011
corporation Chapter 14: Enterprise computing
Identify information systems and software used in the functional units of What is enterprise computing?
an enterprise Information system in the enterprise
Describe and list general purpose and integrated information systems Enterprise-wide technologies and
used throughout an enterprise methodologies
Describe and list types of technologies used throughout an enterprise Virtualization and cloud computing
Describe virtualization, cloud computing, and grid computing
14 Assignment papers must be based on the following material: Presentation
1. Create and use your own blog (Chp. 1 p.51)
2. Milestone in computer history (Chp. 1 p.55)
3. A computers Internet Protocol (IP) Address (Chp. 2 p.110)
4. Making use of the web: choose several areas of interest (Chp. 2
p.124)
15 5. Computer viruses: delivery, infection, and avoidance (Chp.3 178) Presentation
6. Digital Communications (Chp. 3 p.192)
7. Buyers Guide 2011: How to purchase computers and mobile devices
(Chp.8 p.444)
8. Ethics & Issues: Should Internet Access Providers be allowed to
control your internet usage? (Chp. 9 p.474)
9. Encryption alghorithms: The brain behind encryption (Chp.11
p.592)
10. Digital forensics (Chp.11 p.606)
11. Conduct an effective interview (Chp.12 p.658)
12. Use VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol (Chp.14 p.768)

16 FINAL TEST