Application of Computer in Business
- Management Sciences
- 200 level
- 3 credit units
- 178 pages
- 12 units
This course is designed for managers in business, governance, and education, introducing them to computers and their applications in daily tasks. It covers the fundamental components of a personal computer and the various types available. The course emphasizes the application of computers in information technology and information communications technology, aiming to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in business and people management. Students will learn about operating systems, application systems, and the impact of the Internet.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CIT202, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CIT202 · UNIT 2: COMPUTER HARDWARE
Workstations are computers that are intended to serve one user and may contain special hardware enhancements not found on a personal computer. They run operating systems that are normally associated with mainframe computers, usually one of the variants of the UNIX operating system.
What you should be able to do
- Define computer hardware and software.
- Identify different types of operating systems.
- Explain the basics of computer networking.
- Understand the applications of the Internet.
- Describe the functions of database management systems.
What it prepares you for
- Office Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk
- IT Support Technician
- Business Analyst
- Business
- Education
- Government
- Healthcare
- Finance
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Database Management System
Database normalization concepts involve complex logical reasoning and require understanding of relational algebra principles.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Computer Security
Understanding network security protocols requires knowledge of cryptography principles and network architecture.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Unit 1: Introduction to Computer · 2 hours
Define a computer and its characteristics.. Understand the classes and categories of computers.. Differentiate mainframe from supercomputer..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Unit 2: Computer Hardware · 2 hours
Identify processing devices.. Define CPU and computer memory.. Understand clock speed and motherboard..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Unit 3: Computer Software · 2 hours
Differentiate software from hardware.. Identify and differentiate types of software.. Understand the three layers of software..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Unit 4: Basic Computer Operations · 2 hours
Identify the four basic cycles of data processing.. Learn to create folders and documents.. Understand how to save documents..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Computer
Unit 5: Operating Systems · 2 hours
Define and trace the history of operating systems.. Identify and differentiate types of operating systems.. Understand the functions of operating systems..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Computer Application Systems · 2 hours
Define and identify major types of application systems.. Understand components and functions of word processing.. Learn about editing functions..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Database Management System · 2 hours
Enumerate the benefits of database management systems.. Understand data structures and query languages.. Learn about data security..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Systems Development Life Cycle · 2 hours
Identify the benefits associated with SDLC.. Know the levels of user involvement.. Differentiate phases in SDLC..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Computer Networks · 2 hours
Define computer networks and topology.. Identify and differentiate basic components of a network.. Understand network functions..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: The Internet · 2 hours
Define the Internet.. Understand the impact on social life.. Learn about Internet marketing..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 1: Computer Security · 2 hours
Know the various forms of attack computer is exposed to.. Identify different forms of computer security.. Understand the reasons for computer security..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 2: Health and Safety · 2 hours
Identify characteristics of a healthy job.. Understand ways computer systems impact health and safety.. Learn about ergonomics..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 3: Information Communication Technology · 2 hours
Know the roles ICT has played in poverty reduction.. Understand the future of ICT.. Differentiate ICT from IT..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of computer classes (mainframe, microcomputer) in Unit 1.
- Create a table summarizing different storage devices (Unit 2) and their capacities.
- Practice identifying software types (system, application) from Unit 3 examples.
- Focus on the four basic computer processing steps from Unit 4.
- Understand the key functions of operating systems covered in Unit 5.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CIT202 about?
This course is designed for managers in business, governance, and education, introducing them to computers and their applications in daily tasks. It covers the fundamental components of a personal computer and the various types available. The course emphasizes the application of computers in information technology and information communications technology, aiming to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in business and people management. Students will learn about operating systems, application systems, and the impact of the Internet.
How many units does CIT202 have?
CIT202, Application of Computer in Business, has 12 units across 3 modules, over 178 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CIT202?
CIT202 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Management Sciences.
Is CIT202 hard?
CIT202 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does CIT202 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is CIT202 assessed?
CIT202 is assessed by assignments and examination.
What can I do with CIT202?
Office Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, IT Support Technician and Business Analyst.