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ICT – Maritime Information Communication and Technology with Cyber Security

Course

Activity Code E1 : Computer system

Briefing 30 minutes

Execution 2 hours
Duration
Debriefing 30 minutes

Total Time 3 hours

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STCW Table
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Function
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Competence
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KUPs

Computer system
Activity Title
CO1: Use a computer in shipboard application in relation to word processing,
Competence outcome
presentation graphics, spreadsheet, internet and email and other onboard
applications
LO1: Describe the computer system in relation to its main components
LO2: Describe the different types of computers and their use
LO3: Compare central processing unit and graphics processing unit with regards
Learning outcome totheir advantages, disadvantages, uses and functions
LO4: Compare operating and application systems with regards to their
processesand functions

Computer Laboratory
Activity Area
Personal computer components, including the following:
 Motherboard
 CPU
 GPU
Materials Needed
 RAM
 Storage devices
 Computer peripherals – mouse, keyboard, speakers, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
receivers, etc.
Ratio 1:1
Description Students are to be familiarised with the different hardware components of a
personal computer. The operating and application systems are also introduced.

Briefing Items to be discussed during briefing:

 Objective of the activity (Relate prior discussion)
 Description of the activity and any general instructions
 Performance criteria and standards

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Instructor’s Action INSTRUCTOR’S COPY ONLY

1. Discuss the set-up of the computer laboratory room with regards to the
following:
a. Student’s workstation;
b. Activities to be carried out for the course.
2. Discuss the house rules and safety guidelines.
3. Conduct briefing.
4. Introduce the different components of a personal computer and discuss its
function, including the following:

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a. Motherboard;
b. CPU;
c. GPU;
d. RAM;
e. Storage devices; and
f. Other computer peripherals
5. Discuss the different types of computers and their use.
6. Discuss operating and application systems.
7. Form the class into groups of 3-4 members.
8. Facilitate the class in a group activity in summarizing the lesson learned using
memory matrices:
a. Types of computers
b. Components of a personal computer
c. Operating and application systems
9. Conduct debriefing.
Student’s Action 1. Participate in the discussion.
2. As facilitated by the instructor, fill up and present the memory matrix in order
to:
a. Describe functions of the different computer components
b. Describe the different types of computers
c. Compare CPU and GPU
d. Compare operating and application systems
Debriefing Items to be discussed during debriefing:
 What went well
 What went wrong
 Summary of the activity

Performance Criteria Performance Standards Score

Describe the different types Descriptions of the computer types of computers are accurate
of computers and their use 5

Describe the computer Description of the function of main components are accurate
system in relation to its
5
main components

Compare central Correctly determine the advantage of CPU over GPU and vice versa
5
processing unit and
graphics processing unit Correctly determine the disadvantage of CPU against GPU and vice
with regards to their versa 5
advantages,
disadvantages, uses and Provides accurate description of the uses of CPU and GPU
5
functions
Provides accurate description of the functions of CPU and GPU in a
computer system 5

Compare operating and
application systems with
regards to their processes
and functions
Provides accurate description of the processes of operating and
application system 5
Provides accurate description of the functions of operating and
application system 5

Provides accurate description of the language of operating and

application system 5

Provides accurate description of the examples of operating and

application system 5

Total 50

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Marking guide
Scoring Method

Re-sit
Appeals and
Objections

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Different Types of Computers CPU vs. GPU Operating vs. Application Systems
Types Examples of Uses CPU GPU OS AS

Advantages Processes

Disadvantages Functions

Uses Language

Functions Examples

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Motherboard Storage devices

RAM

GPU CPU

Personal
Computer

Computer peripherals

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