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HTM206Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsbeginner

Computer Appreciation

This course, Computer Appreciation and Application to Hospitality and Tourism, provides students with a foundational understanding of computer principles and their practical applications within the hospitality and tourism industry. It covers essential IT concepts, computer history, functional components, and basic programming. Students will learn to solve problems using computer-based methods, explore computer networks, and apply software tools like Microsoft Office. The course aims to equip students with the skills necessary for a future career in hospitality and related disciplines.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Computer AppreciationHospitalityTourismInformation TechnologyComputer Applications

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level

Perfect for newcomers to the field

35%

beginner

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Information Technology in Tourism

2

Computer History and Generations

3

Computer Hardware and Software

4

Problem Solving and Programming

5

Computer Networks and Internet

6

Microsoft Office Applications

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Hotel Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Event Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Restaurant Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Travel Agent

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTourismEvent ManagementTravel AgenciesRestaurant Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

4h

Unit 1: IT in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

2 study hours

•Define key concepts related to Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Tourist, Visitor, Tourism Product.
•Understand the different sectors of Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
•Discuss the importance of Information Technology in driving the growth of the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
•Explain the concept of E-Tourism.
•Outline and discuss applications of IT in Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

Unit 2: Conceptual Foundations of IT

2 study hours

•Define key terms in IT: CPU, Bit, ROM, RAM, USB, CAPTCHA.
•Illustrate and explain the application of these terms in daily usage.
•Define memory units such as Bytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes, and Terabytes.
•Practice converting from one memory unit to another.

Week

2

Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

4h

Unit 3: History of Computers

2 study hours

•Discuss Abacus and Napier Bones, and practically demonstrate their usage in mathematical calculations.
•Discuss computing historical efforts: Pascaline Arithmetic Machine, Difference Engine and Analytical Engine.
•Discuss the role of Ada Lovelace in Computer Programming.
•Discuss the Generations of Computers from the first to the current generation.

Unit 4: Functional Components of Computer

2 study hours

•Enumerate and explain the functional components of the computer.
•Present the components of the computer by block a diagram.
•Give examples of devices of each component type of the computer.
•Discuss the component parts of the CPU, such as Memory, Control and ALU.
•Differentiate Impact from Non-Impact Printers.

Week

3

Module 2: BASICS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

4h

Unit 1: Characteristics of Computers

2 study hours

•Enumerate major characteristics of Computers.
•Explain the High Speed, High Accuracy and Reliability characteristics of Computers.
•Explain the Memory, Programmability, Automation, and Learnability characteristics of Computers.
•Explain the Versatility, Zero Emotion, Consistency, and Flexibility characteristics of Computers.
•Discuss DO LOOP, FOR NEXT and WHILE LOOP statements.

Unit 2: Problem Solving and Computer Programming

2 study hours

•Discuss the general concept of Problem Solving.
•Discuss how human beings and computers solve problems.
•Enumerate the stages of problem solving.
•Discuss Problem Understanding and Analysis, Objectives Specification, Specifying the Output.
•Explain Input Requirement Specification, Processing Requirements Specifications, and System Feasibility Documentation.

Week

4

Module 2: BASICS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

4h

Unit 3: Types of Programming Languages

2 study hours

•Discuss Important Facts on Computer Programs.
•Define Language Translator and explain how the Interpreter and Compiler work.
•Discuss the three types of programming languages: Low Level Language, Assembly Language and High-Level Language.
•List High-Level Programming Languages.
•Do a comparative analysis of the types of programming languages.

Unit 4: Algorithms, Flowcharts and Pseudocodes

2 study hours

•Discuss facts about algorithms and guidelines for algorithms development.
•Demonstrate algorithm development and perform simple Algorithm Tracing.
•Discuss Flowchart Design and Standard Flowchart Symbols.
•State the Advantages and Disadvantages of Flowchart.
•Discuss Pseudocodes and perform Practical Demonstrations on Pseudocodes.

Week

5

Module 3: NETWORKS AND INTERNET

4h

Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Networks

2 study hours

•Discuss the concept of Computer Networks and define Computer Network.
•Outline the Benefits of Computer Networks.
•Classify Computer Networks and explain the Network Types based on Coverage.
•Briefly discuss the Internet as a network of networks.
•Discuss Network Topology.

Unit 2: Internet Technology

2 study hours

•Discuss important Internet Terms such as Internet Service Provider (ISP), IP Address, HTTP and HTTPS, Encryption versus Authentication, World Wide Web versus the Internet and Firewall.
•Discuss the History of the Internet and the Role of Academics and Government.
•Explain the Benefits of the Internet.

Week

6

Module 3: NETWORKS AND INTERNET

4h

Unit 2: Internet Technology

2 study hours

•Define Intranet and discuss the Benefits and Disadvantages of Intranet.
•Explain specific benefits of intranets, such as Educational Intranet, Real Estate Intranet, Health Care Intranet and Transportation Intranet.

Unit 3: Fundamentals of Websites

2 study hours

•Define URL and discuss the Anatomy of URL.
•Explain the Top-Level Domain.
•Outline the Benefits of a website.
•Classify websites in terms of Static and Dynamic webpage types and enumerate the benefits of each option.

Week

7

Module 3: NETWORKS AND INTERNET

4h

Unit 3: Fundamentals of Websites

2 study hours

•Explain the Classification of websites in terms of purpose and target audience.
•Discuss website options: Blog, Online Community, Social Media, E-commerce website, Informational website, Portal, and Government websites.

Unit 4: Web Browsers and Search Engines

2 study hours

•Explain Internet Browser and present a table of Common File Extensions.
•Discuss the Browser as a Client Program.
•Discuss the History of Internet Browsers and how the browser works.
•Enumerate the major internet browsers.

Week

8

Module 4: MISCELLANEOUS HANDS-ON TOPICS

4h

Unit 4: Web Browsers and Search Engines

2 study hours

•Discuss some popular search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo! and Ask.com

Unit 1: Number Base Arithmetic

2 study hours

•Explain Types of Number Bases and Representation using Subscript.
•Perform Binary Addition.
•Perform Conversion from Base to Base with specific focus on Conversion from Base 10 to Base 2, Conversion from Base 2 back to Base 10.
•Solve a number of issues related to number bases.

Week

9

Module 4: MISCELLANEOUS HANDS-ON TOPICS

4h

Unit 1: Number Base Arithmetic

2 study hours

•Perform Conversion from Base 10 to Base 8, Conversion from Base 8 back to Base 10.
•Solve a number of other issues related to number bases.

Unit 2: Microsoft Windows OS

2 study hours

•Discuss the History of Windows.
•Briefly discuss Windows versions 1, 2, 3.x, 9x, NT, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10.

Week

10

Module 4: MISCELLANEOUS HANDS-ON TOPICS

4h

Unit 3: Problem Solving in OS

2 study hours

•Update Windows to Latest Version.
•Solve the problem of Deletion of Temporary Files.
•Solve the problem of Unwanted Start-up Programs.
•Solve the problem of Hard disk fragmentation.
•Rename Your Computer.

Unit 4: Web Forms Design for IT-Based Research

2 study hours

•Define Google Form and its necessity.
•Initiate Google Form creation and Customized Google Form creation.
•Create Customized Google Form and demonstrate the process of Google Form creation.

Week

11

Module 5: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

4h

Unit 4: Web Forms Design for IT-Based Research

2 study hours

•Discuss Other Tools in Question Screen.
•Discuss Google Form Testing Operation.
•Explain Sending Google Forms to Participants.

Unit 1: Microsoft Word

2 study hours

•Find your MS Word Version and launch into the use of MS Word.
•Explain MS Word Environment with specific focus on the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar and the Backstage View.

Week

12

Module 5: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

4h

Unit 1: Microsoft Word

2 study hours

•Explain MS Word Document View Switching with specific focus on Read Mode, Print Layout and Web Layout.
•Pin an MS Word Document and insert Unusual Symbols in MS Word Document.
•Explain Text Formatting in MS Word Document and Text Alignment in MS Word.

Unit 2: Microsoft PowerPoint

2 study hours

•Define PowerPoint Version 2016 and what it is used for.
•Create Power Point Presentation with focus on the three methods using a New Blank File, using a Template and using an Existing Presentation.

Week

13

Module 5: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

4h

Unit 2: Microsoft PowerPoint

2 study hours

•Explain MS PowerPoint Compatibility and File Conversion Issues.
•Export PowerPoint Presentations with focus on Algorithm on Exporting to other files, as well as alternative option using Save As dialog box.
•Explain Slide Operations with focus on three options, namely Slide Duplication Algorithm, Slide Movement Algorithm and Slide Deletion Algorithm.

Unit 2: Microsoft PowerPoint

2 study hours

•Explain how to play Power Point Presentation.
•Discuss how to apply a Theme to Power Point Presentation.
•Explain Automated Advancing and use Find and Replace Operations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit, focusing on the recommended study hours.

2

Practice solving problems related to number base conversions (Unit 1, Module 4) and binary arithmetic regularly.

3

Develop hands-on skills by creating sample documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office applications (Module 5).

4

Review the key concepts and definitions in each unit, paying close attention to the glossary terms.

5

Focus on understanding the practical applications of IT in the tourism and hospitality industry (Unit 1, Module 1).

6

Practice writing algorithms, flowcharts, and pseudocodes for simple problems (Unit 4, Module 2).

7

Familiarize yourself with common Excel formulas and functions (Unit 3, Module 5) by working through practical examples.

8

Review the history and evolution of computers and the Internet (Units 3, Module 1 and Unit 2, Module 3).

9

Create mind maps linking key concepts from different modules to reinforce understanding and retention.

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