Information Technology
Information Technology is a 1-year course designed to provide students with a wide range of computing knowledge and skills to prepare them for the bachelor’s programme at the German University of Technology.
Students passing the course will receive an internationally recognised IC3 certificate. IC3 certificates obtained from centres in Oman outside GUtech are not accepted.
The three modules of the IT course are covered in 3 hours per week of lectures and laboratory practice over two semesters.
Course Overview
The IT (Information Technology) course develops typing skill of a student on the English keyboard. It provides an opportunity for a student to master the skills of typing alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information using the touch-typing method.
The course also introduces IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification), which is divided into three separate modules:
The Key Applications module introduces the basic to intermediate skills to work with documents. It focuses on word processing using Microsoft Word, working on spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, designing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, and designing databases to manage large amounts of information using Microsoft Access.
The Computing Fundamentals module covers basic computer literacy through learning the components of a computer system. Students will be familiarized with the Windows operating system to manage a computer on a regular basis. Students will also learn about network and mobile devices and the use of cloud-based applications.
The Living Online module covers Internet, composing emails and proper use of Microsoft Outlook, finding information on the Internet, intellectual property, and how to protect yourself while online.
