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I appreciate the leaders of Ngwatkan and Naka for their efforts in fostering a culture of digital learning, as evidenced by their encouragement of children to engage in computer programming activities during the holidays.

Official launching of the free computer holiday classes at PC Naka to engage and educate youths on computer basics and coding languages during the holidays.

Another year/session to empower the youths of the community of Ngwatkan and Naka with computer knowledge 👌🏾

Next session of our CompTia Security+ training certification starts on May 10, 2025.
For those in Cameroon, the training is offered at a discounted price of 200,000frs and registration 15,000frs
Delivery Method: Online

Next session of our Cybersecurity CGRC training on the job to start on the 15th March 2025.
Registration currently going on

More community projects coming up this year 2025

Ngwadkan community project of 2024
Graduation ceremony

Course Outline: Introduction to Computer Science and Digital Systems
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Course Title: Introduction to Computer Science and Digital Systems
Course Code: CTC_S101
Course Duration: 8 Weeks (2 Months)
Registration fee: 10 000frs
Cost fee: 40 000frs
Starting date: 2nd July 2024
Class Schedule: 3 classes per week, each class lasting 2.5 hours
Course instructor: Nkwenty Alexander Michael
Days for classes: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Basic requirements needed for enrollment: A laptop and internet connection
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Week 1: Introduction to Computer Science & Digital Devices
• Class 1:
o Overview of Computer Science
Historical Development of Computers
o Computer Applications in Various Fields
o Activities: Lecture and discussion
• Class 2:
o Introduction to Digital Devices
o Types of Digital Devices (Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, Sensors, Actuators)
o Activities: Demonstrations and practical session
• Class 3:
o Case Studies on Digital Device Applications
o Activities: Group discussion and presentations

Week 2: Algorithm Design and Programming Tools
• Class 1:
o Introduction to Algorithms
o Pseudocode and Flowcharts
o Activities: Lecture and problem-solving exercises
• Class 2:
o Programming Languages Overview (Python, C++, Java)
o Activities: Hands-on exercises in pseudocode and flowchart creation
• Class 3:
o Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
o Activities: Creating simple programs in an IDE

Week 3: Special Economic, Ethical, and Legal Implications of Computers
• Class 1:
o Economic Impact of Computing Technologies
o Activities: Lecture and discussion
• Class 2:
o Ethical Issues in Computing (Privacy, Security, Digital Divide)
o Activities: Debates and discussions on ethical issues
• Class 3:
o Legal Aspects (Intellectual Property, Cyber Law, Data Protection)
o Activities: Research and presentation on case studies

Week 4: Number System Conversions
• Class 1:
o Introduction to Number Systems (Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal)
o Activities: Lecture and basic conversion exercises
• Class 2:
o Conversions Between Number Systems
o Activities: Practice exercises on number system conversions
• Class 3:
o Arithmetic Operations in Different Number Systems
o Activities: Quizzes and problem-solving exercises

Week 5: Logic Gates and Digital Circuits
• Class 1:
o Basic Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR)
o Activities: Lecture and interactive Q&A
• Class 2:
o Combinational and Sequential Circuits
o Activities: Laboratory session on building and testing digital circuits
• Class 3:
o Boolean Algebra
o Activities: Problem-solving exercises involving Boolean algebra and logic gate operations

Week 6: Operating Systems (OS)
• Class 1:
o Overview of Operating Systems
o Activities: Lecture and discussion
• Class 2:
o Functions and Types of Operating Systems
o Activities: Hands-on sessions with various operating systems
• Class 3:
o Process Management, Memory Management, File Systems
o Activities: Projects on OS functions like process and memory management

Week 7: Review and Application
• Class 1:
o Review of All Covered Topics
o Activities: Group discussions and review sessions
• Class 2:
o Application of Concepts: Part 1
o Activities: Practical exercises applying all covered concepts
• Class 3:
o Application of Concepts: Part 2
o Activities: Continued practical exercises and problem-solving

Week 8: Final Project and Presentations
• Class 1:
o Final Project Work: Part 1
o Activities: Project planning and initial development
• Class 2:
o Final Project Work: Part 2
o Activities: Project development and troubleshooting
• Class 3:
o Project Presentations
o Activities: Presentation and evaluation of final projects
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Assessment:
• Weekly Quizzes and Assignments: 30%
• Midterm Exam: 20% (Scheduled at the end of Week 4)
• Final Project: 30% (Due Week 8)
• Final Exam: 20% (Scheduled at the end of Week 8)