SYLLABUS COVERAGE PROGRESSION SHEET
COURSE: GENERAL COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
CERTIFICATION: NATIONAL DIPLOMA EXAMS
Institution: VTI- GLONETA TIKO. Training Year: _______2024/2025_______
First Semester Breakdown
Course Title: Fundamental of Computer Code: GCK 201
Semester period : 5th October - 15th December
Semester focus: The focus will be on building foundational skills in Ms word.
Weeks Teaching/ Learning unit Guide of lesson
1: 02 oct- 06oct. 2024 CHAPTER 1: Fundamental of computers - Definition and types of
computers
Lesson1: introduction to Computers
- Computer configuration
Practical work
2: 09 oct -13 oct Lesson 2: Introduction to computer - Input and output devices
peripherals
- Storage devices
Practical work
3: 16 oct -20 oct Lesson 3: Components of a computer Hardware components
system
- Internal components (CPU, RAM,
Practical work motherboard)
- External components (keyboard,
mouse, monitor
Software types
- System software (operating
systems)
- Application software (word
processors, spreadsheets)
4: 23 oct -27oct Lesson 4: Operating Systems - Functions and types of operating
systems
- Examples: Windows, macOS,
Linux
- File management (creating, saving,
Basic operations in an operating system moving files)
- Using the desktop and taskbar
5: 30 oct - 03 Nov Evaluation ( Theory and practice)
6: 06 Nov - 10 Nov Lesson 5 : System settings and - Changing system settings (date,
customization time, language)
- Personalizing the desktop
environment
7: 10 Nov -13 Nov Lesson 6:Basics of computer networks - Types of networks (LAN, WAN,
MAN)
- Networking hardware (routers,
switches)
Introduction to the Internet How the Internet works (IP
addresses, DNS)
- Web browsers and search
engines
- Email and other Internet services
8: 20 Nov - 24 Nov Basic Computer Maintenance -Importance of computer
maintenance
- Cleaning and handling hardware
- Basics of software installation
- Managing software updates
9: 27 Nov - 1st Dec Troubleshooting common issues - Identifying and solving hardware
problems
Practical works
- Common software issues and
fixes
10: 04 Dec - 08 Dec Security basics Understanding computer viruses
and malware
- Basics of antivirus software and
firewalls
Printers and scanners Printing with Printers and and
scanning with scanners
Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning - Basics of AI and ML concepts
- Examples and applications of AI
11: 11Dec - 15 Dec 1st Semester Examination and
ChristmasBreak
N B. This scheme of work is designed to ensure students gradually build their general computer
knowledge, preparing them for both academic and professional use.
