UNITED INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
COURSE SYLLABUS
1 School School of Business and Economics (SOBE)
2 Programme BBA
Name of
3 Computer Applications / Computer Applications in Business
Course
4 Course Code CST 1206 / CST 1303
Trimester
5 Fall, 2020
and Year
Pre-
6 None
requisites
7 Status GED Course
8 Credit Hours 3
9 Section C
10 Class Hours Sun/Wed : 12:00 PM – 01.30 PM
Class
11
Location
12 Zinnatun Nesa (ZN)
Instructor
Assistant Professor, School of Business, UIU
13 Contact
[email protected] Room: 435 (A)
14 Office
UIU Main Campus, United City, Satarkul, Badda, Dhaka
Counselling
15
Hours
online counselling in messenger group.
16 Text Book Introduction to Computers – Peter Norton, 7th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd.
17 References
Equipment Bring your own books and other suggested materials to participate effectively in classroom activities.
18
& Aids You are not allowed to borrow from others inside the classroom during class activities.
In this modern competitive business environment, expertise in technology is of utmost importance.
19 Course And, we cannot think of technology without computers. Knowledge in computer applications is given
Rationale priority not only in the entry levels of job but also in the advance levels. Throughout this course
students will be oriented with the practical aspects of computer and its theoretical basics.
Introduction to Computer Applications is designed to familiarize students with computers and their
applications. Students will learn fundamental concepts of computer hardware and software and
20 Course become familiar with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets,
Description databases, and multimedia presentations. Students will also investigate internet –based applications,
working with email and learning how to browse the web. Coursework also includes activities that
explore social and ethical issues related to computers.
21 Course The course is designed to provide the background of the following topics-
Objectives 1. Learn practical use of Microsoft Office.
2. Understand basic concepts of computer, parts of computer as well as uses and activities.
3. Understand the influence of information system in business.
CST-1206/CST-1303 Course Syllabus Fall 2020
4. Work in group and prepare reports.
After the end of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Define basic concepts of computers.
Learning
22 2. Assess the impact of Information Systems.
Outcomes
3. Apply Microsoft Office Properly in everyday life.
4. Prepare a Group Report.
Teaching Lectures, Lab Sessions, Assignments, Group Report, Presentation, Quizzes and Exams.
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Methods
LOs Reading Activities
Class Topics/Assignments
Reference
Orientation/ Introduction Course Understand the
1 Syllabus course syllabus
Exploring Computers & Their Uses Chapter 1A Slides
2,3 1 Lectures
Chapter 1B Slides
4,5 Looking Inside the Computer System 1 Lectures
Class Test-1
Chapter Slides
6 Using the Keyboard and Mouse 2,4
2A Lectures
7 Inputting data in other ways 2,4 Chapter 2B
Chapter
8 Video and Sound 2,4
3A
9 Printing 2,4 Chapter 3B
Chapter
10,11 Processing Data 2,4
4A
12 Review and Problem Solving
Topic Midterm Week Midterm Exam
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Outline Basics of MS- Word& Introducing Lab Slides
Word Processor: Session Lectures
Title Page Logo / Announcement of the
Application format Assignment
13,14,15,16 3
Table / Border /
Shade Header and
Footer / Clipart /
Symbol
Basics of MS- Excel Lab Slides
Sum / Average / Session Lectures
Maximum / Class Test-2
17,18,19 3
Minimum functions
If / Countif function,
Charts
20,21 Lab Slides
MS-Power Point Slide Preparation & Others 3
Session Lectures
Slides
22,23 Group Presentation by students 3 Lectures
Class Test-3
Slides
24 Review and Problem
Lectures
Assessment Types Marks
Attendance and Class Participation 05
Class Test 20
Assessment Assignment-1/Viva 15
25
Methods Assignment-2/Presentation 15
Midterm 20
Final Exam 25
Total Marks 100
Grading
26 As per the university policy
Policy
27 Additional a. Class Attendance and Participation:
Course You are expected to attend all the classes. Your on-time presence, along with the suggested study
Policies materials, will also be considered as active class participation.
b. Examination:
There is NO provision for make-up of missed classes and quizzes.
c. Assignment and Term Project:
Failure to submit the Assignments, Term Paper on the due date will result in 20% deduction from the
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CST-1206/CST-1303 Course Syllabus Fall 2020
possible score.
d. Counseling:
You are expected to follow the counseling time-table as set out in this course.
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