LANDMARK UNIVERSITY, OMU-ARAN
COURSE COMPACT
COLLEGE: GENERAL COURSE
DEPARTMENT: GENERAL COURSE
PROGRAMME: GENERAL COURSE
COURSE COMPACT FOR: 2025/2026 ALPHA SEMESTER
ACADEMIC SESSION
Course
Course code: LMU-CST 111
Course title (credit unit): Use of Library, Study skills and Information
Communication Technology
Credit unit: 2
Course status: UWC
Lecturer’s Data
1. Name : Odeyemi Temitope Benjamin
Department : Computer Science
College : College of Pure and Applied Science
E-mail : [Link]@[Link]
Office Location : A131A
Consultation Hours : 2-3pm Wednesday
Method of grading
S/N GRADING SCORE (%)
Continuous Assessments
[Link] 7%
1.
[Link] (Mid-Semester Test) 15%
[Link] 8%
2. Assignment
Practical (Laboratory work)/ Case
3.
Studies
4. Final Examination 70%
5. Total 100
Course Delivery Strategies:
Lectures are delivered via electronic media (e-learning platform and power
point presentations). Students are also encouraged to work with our
programmers and avail themselves of laboratory facilities for practical work.
Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of concepts by
completing given tasks in class and submitting assignments as at when due.
LECTURE CONTENT
WEEK 1:
Topic: Identification of PC Parts and Peripheral Devices
Objectives:
Upon completion of this topic, students should be able:
Identify different parts of a PC and peripheral devices
Understand their functions, applications and usage
Description
Introduction to PC hardware
Peripheral devices (printers, scanners, etc.)
Application and practical demonstrations of these devices.
Study Questions
List and describe the key components of a personal computer.
What are the primary functions of peripheral devices?
How do peripheral devices enhance computer usage?
WEEK 2:
Topic: Types of Computers and Word Processing
Objectives:
Upon completion of this topic, students should be able:
Differentiate between various types of computers
Introduction to word processing
Description
Categories of computers (desktops, laptops, tablets etc)
Overview of word processing tools
Principles of word processing.
Study Questions
What are the main categories of computers and their uses?
Define word processing and explain its basic operation.
What are the advantages of word processing software compared to traditional
typing?
WEEK 3:
Topic: Word Processing – MS Word
Features
Objectives:
Upon completion of this topic, students should be able:
Understand MS Word’s basic features
Format text and paragraphs, and work with styles
Description
Practical hands-one sessions in MS Word
Formatting paragraphs, text alignment, styles, and layout management
Study Questions
How do you format a paragraph in MS Word?
What are the uses of styles in MS Word documents?
Describe how to change the text alignment and apply styles to a document.
WEEK 4
Topic: The Internet: Services and Principles of Operation
Objectives:
Upon completion of this topic, students will be able to
Understand internet services and how they operate.
Practical demonstrations of e-mail and the world wide web
Description
Internet Servies (e-mail, www, file sharing)
Demonstration using popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox)
Study Questions
Explain the key services provided by the internet.
How does the World Wide Web function, and what are its basic principles?
Describe the steps involved in sending an e-mail and browsing a website.
WEEK 5: Spreadsheet – Principles of Operation and Application
Objectives:
Learn how to use spreadsheets for data analysis and management
Description:
Introduction to spreadsheets (MS Excel)
Practical hands-on exercises in spreadsheets (data entry, formulas, charts)
Study Questions:
Define a spreadsheet and explain its basic operations.
How do you input data into a spreadsheet and create simple formulas?
Explain the process of creating charts in a spreadsheet.
WEEK 6: Basic Computer Administration
Objectives:
Demonstrate non-technical computer administrative tasks
Description:
Installing and managing software packages
Disk management, account provisioning, setting up firewalls, and antivirus
programs
Study Questions:
What are the steps involved in installing and removing software?
How do you manage disk space and perform a system restore?
Explain the process of setting up antivirus software and configuring firewalls.
WEEK 7: Modern Trends in Computing
Objectives:
Understand recent trends in computing
Description:
Mobile computing
Cloud computing
Green computing
Study Questions:
What is mobile computing, and how has it influenced technology?
Define cloud computing and explain its significance in modern computing.
What is green computing, and why is it important for environmental
sustainability?
WEEK 8: Revision and Practical Exercises
Reading List
Behrouz and Firouz (2008). Foundations of Computer Science.
Cengage Learning. ISBN-13:978-1-84480-700-0
Okeyinka A.E. (1998). Introduction to computer technology. ISBN : 978-31933-
5-X
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