Allied Health Science
AHSBCL 1120 – Basic Computer Literacy
Theory-10 hours
Practical-50 hours
The computer unit of the university provides a course in IT during the introductory period and first term. Students must pass the examination in IT to be permitted to appear at the first examination for medical degrees.
Objectives
The co-module in IT is expected to provide sufficient knowledge, skills and attitudes to make use of the Information Technology for effective learning and practice of medicine.
The teaching and learning activities include Lectures for theoretical aspects and practical training for applications with close guidance.
Syllabus Details
1 2 3 4
No
Topics
Hrs
Introduction to IT
10 Hrs – Lectures
Advanced Techniques in Word Processing
15 Hrs – Practicals
Presentation Techniques
7 Hrs – Practicals
Application of Statistical packages
28 Hrs – Practicals
Introduction to IT (10 Hrs.)
1 2 2 1 3 2 4 2 5 3
No
Topics
Hrs
Basic concepts of IT and its Promises, Computer System, Characteristics of Computer, Type of computers and its classifications, Data versus Information, Units of measurement for capacity.
System Unit, Input devices and its functions, Output devices and its functions and Secondary storage devices.
Application software – Tools for documentation and information management, Electronic Medical Record Keeping(EMR), Medical Databases, Graphics packages, Statistical software, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Communication softwares and etc.
Use of computer networks and communication services – Web Browsing, e-mail, Short message services, Downloading, Teleconferencing, Shared resource, Telnet, E-Learning, E-Commerce, Portable works and etc
Challenges of Information Technology – Health, Ergonomics & the Environment, Cyber Ethics, Threats and Safeguarding Computers and Communications Systems
Advanced Techniques in Word Processing (15 Hrs.)
1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 6 7 2 8 2
No
Topics
Hrs
(Revision) Introduction to Windows, GUI, File management
(Revision)Start with Microsoft Word, Working with Text, Formatting Pages, Formatting Characters and Paragraphs, using Indents, Tabs
Working with Tables
Automating Tasks
Documents with Columns and Art
Documentation of project reports/thesis
Creating simple web pages
Mail merge, Previewing and Printing Documents
Presentation Techniques (7 Hrs.)
1 2 2 2 3 1 4 2
No
Topics
Hrs
Creating a Presentation , Applying and Modifying Design Templates
Viewing and Changing Presentation Colours, Editing a Presentation, Adding and Modifying Slide Text
Inserting Information into PowerPoint, Drawing and Modifying Shapes
Creating a Multimedia Presentation ,Printing a Presentation, Setting Up and Delivering a Slide Show
Application of Statistical packages (28 Hrs.)
No
Topics
Hrs
1
Use of Excel for statistical work
8
2
Use of R (Open Source package) for statistical work
2
3
Use of Social science packages like SPSS
18
Method of Evaluation
In-course assessment : 40%
1
Practical (Advanced Techniques in Word Processing)
10%
2
Presentation (Presentation Techniques)
10%
3
Two Practicals (Application of Statistical packages)
20%
End of course Examination : 60%
Part I
MCQ (40-50) Questions – 01 hour
Part II
Practical – 03 hours
Note:
The result will be Repeat examination will be conducted on the next academic year. In course marks will be carried over to all subsequent attempts of the student.
Pass: Candidate must obtain 50 marks or above to pass.
Fail: Below 50 is fail.