Introduction to

Unit 3: The Internet
In this unit, a brief history of the Internet, which is one of the most critical and indispensable 
technological tool of our time has been presented. It also discusses the origin of the Internet, 
the initial internetworking, and all the important milestones that the Internet technology has 
gone through.
Unit 4: Software Applications
In this unit, some of the basic features of selected software applications such as word 
processors, spreadsheets and presentation software have been presented. It provides a 
description of basic features of the selected applications software aligned to the laboratory or 
practical sessions designed for the module.
Assessment 
Formative assessments, used to check learner progress, are included in each unit.
Summative assessments, such as final tests and assignments, are provided at the end of each 
module and cover knowledge and skills from the entire module. 
Summative assessments are administered at the discretion of the institution offering the course. 
The suggested assessment plan is as follows:

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Introduction To Computer Science
12
1
Quizzes- after the 
completion of each unit 
students are required to 
take a quiz.
Each quiz weighs 5%, 
total 25%
2
Individual activities, Write-
ups, learners organized in 
group(in think-pair-share 
setup) share their take.
25%
3
Laboratory Exercises 
Evaluation
15%
4
Final Exam
35%
Schedule
Unit
Activities 
Estimated time
Unit 0: 
Pre-assessment
What is Computer, Computer 
Science, Information Technology 
and Information and Communication 
Technology, Number System
3 hours
Unit 1: General 
Introduction to 
Computer Systems
Learning Activity: What is Computer? 
Characteristics of Computers, Types 
of Computers
3 hours
Learning Activity : History of Early 
Days Computers 
3 hours
Learning Activity: The Advent of 
Modern Days Computers
3 hours
Learning Activity: Creating a Summary 
for the Unit
1 hour
Unit 2: 
Components of a 
Computer System
Learning Activity: The Von Neumann 
Architecture
9 hours
Learning Activity : Software Systems
9 hours

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