GED 110

Intro class

Lecturer : Dwayne de Freitas

 Course Description
This course provides students with comprehensive exposure to the nature,
purpose, functions and utilisation of application tools in different
organisations. It entails a thorough introduction to computers, word
processing, presentation, spreadsheets and database application uses and
functions. It seeks to develop application usage skills in all students and
provide multiple opportunities for students to use them to solve problems in
their everyday life. This course has some theoretical experiences, but the
majority of the contact hours that have been embedded are focused on
providing students with hands-on experiences with these tools.
 Course Breakdown
Course Title: Fundamentals of Computing Concepts and Applications
Course Code: GED110
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): none

Coursework (60%)
 Mid-semester 20%
 Oral Presentation 10%
 Research Project 30%
Final Examination (40%)
 Making it to year 2
Different courses per semester

Resits
Exam or course work once the other is passed
For special courses you have to pass both exam and course work
Fail no more than 1/3 courses for the semester to go to year 2
Pay at the division secretary
 Course Outline
Overview of computers, internet and WWW:
 Key concepts (what is a computer, internet, intranet, extranet, www)
 Computer system components
 Types of computers

Computer Software:
 Types of computer software and their uses
 Types: single vs. multi-user

Data Processing Concepts:

 Input
 Output
 Processing
 Storage and retrieval
 Course Outline
Word Processing Application:
 Loading a word processing programme
 Using a word processing programme:
 Inserting Objects
 Text Formatting
 Page Formatting
 Mail merging
 Working with tables:
o Creating tables
o Formatting tables: Merging cells, Splitting cells, Shading cells, Cell borders

 Working with columns

 Sorting
 Bullets and numbering (Insertion and customization)
 Course Outline
Word Processing Application Cont’d:
 Loading a word processing programme
 Using a word processing programme:
 Printing documents:
o Choosing a printer
o Selection print quality
o Printing multiple copies of the same document

Presentation and Graphics Application:

 Features of PowerPoint
 Developing and Creating Presentation templates and backgrounds
 Run a presentation
 Viewing and editing presentations
 Course Outline
Presentation and Graphics Application Cont’d:
 Working with slides:
o Inserting new slides
o Inserting duplicate slides
o Deleting slides
o Rearranging slides
 Working with Graphics/Video/Sound:
o Graphics
o Video
o Sound
 Working with animation:
o Customized
o Timing
 Course Outline
Presentation and Graphics Application Cont’d:
 Printing Presentation:
o Single slides
o Handouts
o Notes Page

Spreadsheet Application:
 Load the spreadsheet program
 Introduction to the spreadsheet program:
 Page formatting:
o Formulas and functions:
o Common Math operations:
o Add numbers
o Calculate the average of numbers in a range
o Calculate the smallest number in a range
 Course Outline
Spreadsheet Application Cont’d:
 Introduction to the spreadsheet program:
 Page formatting:
o Calculate the largest number in a range
o Convert measurements from one unit to another
o Count cells that contain characters
o Divide numbers
o Multiply numbers
o Raise a number to a power
o Round numbers
o Subtract numbers
 Copying formulas and functions:
o Absolute cell referencing;
o Relative cell referencing
o Using auto-fill
 Course Outline
Spreadsheet Application Cont’d:
 Introduction to the spreadsheet program:
 Creating conditional formulas:
o Sum only numbers that meet a specified criteria
o Count only numbers that meet a specified criteria
o Perform an action/a calculation based on the result of a condition
 Looking up values in a:
o Horizontal list
o Vertical list
o Date operations
 Adding dates and times
 Calculating the difference between two dates
 Calculating the difference between two times
 Inserting the current data and time in a cell
 Inserting other dates in a cell
 Course Outline
Spreadsheet Application Cont’d:
 Introduction to the spreadsheet program:
 Sorting:
o Data in a range.
o Using the first column in a sheet
o Using the column headings
 Formatting cells:
o Number formats
o Conditional formatting
 Working with more than one spreadsheet
 Printing Spreadsheets and worksheets
 Graphs:
o Bar / Line / Pie
o Inserting chart titles, axes, gridlines, legends, labels, the data source
o Saving graph as a separate sheet and as part of the current sheet
 Course Outline
Spreadsheet Application Cont’d:
 Introduction to the spreadsheet program:
 Formatting graphs:
o Adjusting colours, font and borders
o Resizing the graph

Database Application
 Creating and Maintaining a SQL Database:
o Learn the guidelines for designing database and setting field propert
o Create a new database
o Create and save a table
o Define fields and specify a table’s primary key
o Add records to a table
o Modify the structure of a table
o Delete, move and add fields
 Course Outline
Database Application Cont’d:
 Creating and Maintaining a SQL Database:
o Change field properties
o Copy records and import tables from another database
o Delete and change records

 Querying a Database:
o Learn how to use the Query window in Design mode
o Create run and save queries to retrieve data
o Update data using a query
o Delete data using a query
o Sort data in a query
o Specify an exact match condition in a query
o Use the And / OR logical operators
o Creating Forms and Reports:
o Creating forms using the form wizard
 Course Outline
Database Application Cont’d:
 Querying a Database:
o Create forms using auto format
o Change a form auto Format
o Find data using a form
o Preview and print selected form record
o Create a report using the Report wizard
o Check errors in a report
o Insert a picture in a report
o Preview and print a report
 Studying Tips
Pay attention in class

Further reading and practice on topics

Form points

Regurgitation/ Repetition

Practice Questions (past papers, tutorials)

Ask lecturer to clarify things

Try to link/ elaborate with real world scenarios to understand.

 Resources
“How you use the resources determines your success”

 This course provides students with lecturer slides for learning and labs for
practicing.

 Students can use the labs when they are available under the supervision
of a lecturer or lab technician.

 Individuals may not have or be able to purchase the software used for
training, but there are alternatives out there such as libre office and wps.

 The library is for research, studying and learning. They also have a café
for student research and provide printing (fees attached).
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 Resources
“How you use the resources determines your success”

 Practice questions from tutorials or old past papers, don’t be surprise

when you see one or two in the exam.

 You can assess your course material online on eLearning. This platform is
also used for submitting assessments and relaying of notices concerning
the course.
 eLearning
Lecturer slides ( both PowerPoint and pdf)
Tutorials
Events (calendar)
Practice question
Links to other sites
Submission for assignments

Tutorial will be done once persons have an college email and are
added to the course.
 Ground Rules
 Fill out the front row of the classroom.

 Phones should be off or on silent. If you are expecting an emergency

call, kindly exit the class with minimum disturbance. You will be asked to
leave if your phone disturbs the class.

 Those persons that have to use the wash room, kindly exit the class with
minimum disturbance.

 Person that feel sick and may want to throw up, kindly exit the class with
minimum disturbance and seek medical help from admin.
 Ground Rules
 Persons that have an emergency to attend to, kindly notify the lecturer
by raising your hand and indicating : that you have an emergency to
attend to” and exit with minimum disturbance.

 If you have a question or comment raise your hand. If you are shy you
can ask me after class or through email.

 Follow the dress code.

 No fighting in the class.

 No noise when class is in session.

 Issues
Absent for:
 class
 Mid-term
 Exam

Students should bring in a letter stating reason(s) for being

absent from class. If there was a medical emergence then a
letter from a medical doctor should be attached.

Note:
There is no guarantee that you will be able to take the
Midterm or Exam once missed.
 Issues
Cheat for:
 Labs
 Project
 Mid-term
 Exam

Your assessment will be omitted from being marked once you

have been caught cheating or have duplicated work from
someone else.
 Issues
No assignment submission for:
 Labs
 Project

You will be given zero once submission deadlines have

been passed.
 Issues
eLearning/eGrades:

Persons that have no account on the eLearning site or

having issues signing in are to check with support personal
from the eCollege.
An email can be sent to studentsupport@svgcc.vc for
assistance.
 Draft Times
13 weeks teaching
First class – 11th Sept
Last class- 6th Dec
Mid term – week 24th Oct
Final Exam- week of 14th Dec
Contact Information

Email: dwayne.defreitas@svgcc.vc

Office hours: Monday –Thursday

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