Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 1NETWORKINGContentDEFINITION OF NETWORKA computer network often simply referred to as a network, is a collection of computers and devices interconnected by communications channels that facilitate communications among users and allows users to share resources.

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 2NETWORK DEVICESContentNETWORK DEVICESThe network devices are the nodes of the network. They are devices that aid connection and communication. The common network devices are; The Hub The network interface card The switch

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 4CABLES AND CONNECTORSContentCABLES AND CONNECTORSNetworking Cable is used to connect and transfer data between computers and a network. There are different types of network cables, and the appropriate type to use will depend on the structure and topology of your network. The most commonly used types of network cable are;

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 3PRACTICAL/ PROJECT ON NETWORKINGContentPRACTICAL / PROJECT ON NETWORKING Students should be able to identify the networking devices.

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 5CONNECTORSContentCONNECTORSThere are various types of connectors used in networking for cables; connectors are used to connect cables together to other devices. It is the part of a cable that plugs into a port or interface to connect one device to another. Most connectors are either male (containing one or more exposed pins) or female (containing holes in which the male connector can be inserted).

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 6DATABASEContentDATABASEWhat is a Database?A database is a single organized collection of data for one or more purposes stored with minimum duplication of data items so as to provide a consistent and controlled pool of data.For example, a school students’ database will contain data relating to the students, academic results, school fees, accommodation, parent information etc for the purpose of managing the student. Traditionally, databases are organized by fields, records and files. A field is a single piece of information (comprising of data items); a record is one complete set of fields; and a file is a collection of records.

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 7COMPUTER DATABASE FORMATContentCOMPUTER DATABASE FORMATDatabase packages are used to design a database in a computer. An example of a common database package is Microsoft Access. MS Access is a Relational Database Management System used to create and modify databases.

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 8PRACTICALS CLASSES ON DATABASEContentPRACTICALS CLASSES ON DATABASE Students should be able to create a database. Students should be able to perform the basic operations stated below on the database created

Computer Science ICT SSS3 FIRST TermWEEK 9GRAPHICS (INTRODUCTION TO CORELDRAW)ContentGRAPHICS (Introduction to CorelDraw)Definition of GraphicsComputer Graphics are graphics created using a computer and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer.