Department
Department of Medical Laboratory SciencesAcademic Program
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory SciencesType
GeneralCredits
02Prerequisite
Overview
Course code and title
IT224 Information Technology
Course coordinator
Department /Division offering the course
The general department / Faculty of medical technology
Departments teaching the course
The general department
Total credit hours
2 hours / week – (2 credit)
Language of instruction
English
Level of course (Year/Semester)
2020-2021 / First semester
Date of specification approval by Council
2017-2018
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of information technology
Learn core concepts of computing and modern system
Understand modern software programs and package.
Teaching students how to deal with the virus and intrusions.
A.1 | Define the basic components of a computer system. |
A.2 | Knowing the principal input devices currently in use. |
A.3 | Be aware of the main storage devices currently in use. |
A.4 | Define the main issues relevant to network environments in modern organizations |
B. Intellectual Skills
B.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the different data representations |
B.2 | Understand why various methods of representing numbers in a computer exist. |
B.3 | Appreciate that various verification and validation techniques exist to minimize the number of errors in data storage/transmission; |
B.4 | Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computer‐based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. |
C. Professional and Practical Skills
C.1 | Identify and evaluate organizational requirements and current and emerging technologies; |
C.2 | Select, design, integrate and administer IT-based solutions into the organizational environment. |
C.3 | demonstrate an ability to participate effectively in the planning and execution of team projects; |
C.4 | Gain insight into the IT trends and the future of technologies |
D. General/Transferable Skills
D.1 | Write about technology and produce ideas about the impact of technologies. |
D.2 | Ability to organize substantial quantities of research data, structure a lengthy, argument and time management. |
D.3 | Write a perspective about a primary research article. |
Teaching and learning methods
1. Lectures
2. Assignments
3. Projects
4.PresentationMethods of assessments
s.n. | Assessment Method | Due (week) | Weight (%) |
1 | Midterm exam I | Week six | 15 |
2 | Midterm exam II | Week twelve | 15 |
3 | Final exam | Week eighteen | 70 |
4 | Assignments/HWs | Week five and week fourteen | _ |
Total (%) | _ | 100 % |