Basic science and technology computer studies curriculum j. S. S. 1St term

1. 
   Revision/ Definition of computer ethics
   
2. 
   Computer Laboratory rules and regulations
   

- Avoiding liquid dropping into the system

- Using dust cover

- Protection from power problem

- Unplugging the system when not in use for long

- Check your e-mail regularly

- Give prompt and polite response to mails

2. Abuse/misuse of computers e.g. spamming, pornography, internet fraud, computer virus, etc

1. The sitting posture

2. Using the anti-glare protector

- Positioning of monitor base

- Illuminating the computer room

- Maintaining a dust-free environment

- Keep liquids away from computers

- Communication

- Timing and Control

- Information processing and management, etc

2. Negative effects of using computers e.g. eye strain, RSI, backache, etc

2. Ancient methods of transmitting information:

e.g. Beating drum, Fire lighting, Town crying, Whistling, drawing diagram, etc.

3. Modern methods of transmitting information:

- Prints

- Telephone

- Telex

- Radio

- Fax

- Internet

- GSM

6.

2. Types and examples of software:

- System software (operating system)

- Application software (Word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc)

8.

2. Examples of Operating Systems (DOS, Windows, Linux, Unix)

3. Functions of Operating Systems: (Resource allocation, file management, memory management, etc)

9.

2. Definition of Computer programming

3. Definition of programming language

4. Examples of programming language (Logo, BASIC, HTML, PASCAL, JAVA, etc)

10.

1. 
   Types of Programming language: High level language, Assembly language, Machine language
   
2. 
   Features of High level language, Assembly language, Machine language
   
3. 
   Language translators: interpreter, compiler, assembler (differences between them)