KCSE/KICD Computer Studies Course Outline: Application Areas of Information and Communication Technology
11.0.0 APPLICATION AREAS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (8 LESSONS)
11.1.0 Specific Objectives
By the end of this topic, students should be able to:
a) Describe the use of computers in different application areas.
b) Write a report on the use of computers in any one of the application areas visited by students.
11.2.0 Content
11.2.1 Application Areas of Information and Communication Technology
In this section, students will explore the various application areas where computers are widely used. The content includes:
Financial Systems
- Accounting: The use of computers in managing financial transactions and record-keeping.
- Banking: The use of computers in banking operations and online transactions.
- Payroll: The use of computers to process employee salaries and manage payroll systems.
Retail Systems
- Point of Sale Systems: The use of computers in managing sales transactions and inventory control.
- Stock Control: The use of computers to track and manage stock levels in retail stores.
Reservations Systems
- Hotels: The use of computers in managing hotel reservations and bookings.
- Air-lines: The use of computers in airline ticket reservations and flight management.
Communication Systems
- Fax and Telex: The use of computers to send and receive fax and telex messages.
- Radio: The use of computers in radio broadcasting and transmission.
- Television: The use of computers in television broadcasting and production.
- Video Conferencing: The use of computers to facilitate virtual meetings and conferences.
- E-mail: The use of computers for electronic mail communication.
- Telecommunicating: The use of computers to communicate remotely.
- Internet: The use of computers to access and navigate the internet.
Education
- Computer Aided Learning (CAL): The use of computers to enhance learning and educational materials.
- E-learning: The use of computers for online learning and distance education.
- Computer-based Simulation (CBS): The use of computers to simulate real-life scenarios for educational purposes.
Industrial Systems
- Stimulation: The use of computers to simulate industrial processes and systems.
- Process: The use of computers to automate and control industrial processes.
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design)/CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturer): The use of computers in designing and manufacturing processes.
Scientific and Research Systems
- Weather Forecasting: The use of computers to analyze and predict weather patterns.
- Medical Research: The use of computers in medical research and analysis.
- Military/Space Exploration: The use of computers in military operations and space exploration.
Transportation Systems
- Air-Traffic Control: The use of computers to manage and control air traffic.
- Shipping Control: The use of computers in managing shipping operations and logistics.
- Automobile Traffic Control: The use of computers to manage and control automobile traffic.
Entertainment Systems
- Computers and Movies: The use of computers in movie production and special effects.
- Multimedia: The use of computers to create interactive and multimedia content.
Virtual Reality
- Uses of Virtual Reality: The application of virtual reality technology in various industries and fields.
- Virtual Reality Equipment: The different types of equipment used in virtual reality, such as visors, gloves, and suits.
Library Systems
- Library Lending System: The use of computers to manage library resources and borrowing.
Home Use
- The use of computers in households for various purposes.
Health Expert Systems
- The use of computers to provide expert advice and support in the healthcare field.
Offices Expert Systems
- The use of computers to provide expert advice and support in office operations and management.
Marketing
- E-commerce: The use of computers in online business transactions and marketing.
- Business: The use of computers in various marketing strategies and campaigns.
11.2.2 Field Report
Students will be required to write a report on the use of computers in any one of the application areas visited during the course.
