JAMB Syllabus for Computer - 2024 Edition(Free PDF Download)

JAMB syllabus For Computer Science [free PDF download]

Dear students, we are happy to inform you that the recommended JAMB syllabus for computer science has been released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board management. This syllabus is ready for all the students who want to take the upcoming UTME examinations. The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination syllabus in computer Studies is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination

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The computer science syllabus is grouped into 9 sections and has about 33 topics. These topics are further divided into subtopics and minor headings. The main topics are labeled with numbers while the subtopics are labeled with the alphabet's small letters. The minor headings are labeled with Roman figures.

SECTION A: Evolution of Computing

1. History of computer

a. Pre-Computing Age - 19th-century Features and components early of computing devices.

b. Computing Devices - 20th Century.

c. The history behind each device.

2. Classification of computing devices a. By Generation.

b. By Size.

c. By Purpose.

d. By Type.

SECTION B: Fundamentals of Computing

1. Overview of computing systems

a. Two main constituents of a computer (hardware and software)

b. Characteristic.

2. Classification of computing devices

a. By Generation.

b. By Size.

c. By Purpose

d. By Types of computers

c. Type, examples, and uses of computer hardware

d. Logic Circuits

e. Types, examples, and uses of the software.

2. Data and Information

a. Differences between Data and Information

b. Data representation.

c. Methods of Digitisation

SECTION C: Computer Application Packages

1. Word Processing package

(a) General concept.

(b) Creating and saving documents.

(d) Printing.

(e) MS Word.

i. Features.

ii. Launch MS Word.

iii. Basic operations.

iv. Other operations.

2. Spreadsheet package.

(a) General concept

(b) Creating and saving documents

(d) Printing

(e) MS Excel

i. Features

ii. Launch MS Excel

iii. Basic operations

iv. Other operations

3. Database package

(a) Definition of Database and examples of database packages.

(b) Database organizations.

(d) Basic operations of Database using MS Access.

(e) Create a database using MS Access

(f) Carry out operations on an existing database using MS Access.

4. Graphics Package

(a) Definitions and examples of Graphic packages.

(b) Features of CorelDraw.

5. Presentation Package

(a) Definition of Presentation package and examples of Presentation packages.

(b) PowerPoint.

i. Features of PowerPoint

Environment.

ii. Steps in activating an existing

PowerPoint.

iii. PowerPoint operations.

6. Web Design Package

(a) Definition and examples of 1. Concept of Computer Files.

(a) Definitions of basic terms.

(b) File organizations.

(d) File classifications.

(e) Criteria for classifying files Web Design Packages.

(b) Uses Web Design Packages.

SECTION D: Managing Computer Files

1. Concept of Computer Files

(a) Definitions of basic terms

(b) Filorganizationsns

(d) File classifications

(e) Criteria for classifying files.

2. Handling Computer Files.

(a) Basic operations

(b) Data Loss

(d) Computer versus manual files

SECTION E: Computer Maintenance and Safety Measures

1. Booting and shutting down process

2. Computer Maintenance.

3. Computer Room Management

SECTION F: Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

1. Systems Communication.

(a) Definitions and acronyms of ICT.

(b) Types and examples of ICT.

2. Application areas of ICT

(a) Application areas.

(b) ICT-based Devices.

3. Internet

(a) Definition of terms.

(b) Internet Browsers.

(d) Internet Services.

4. Electronic Mail

(a) Definition.

(b) E-mail Service.

(d) Features of the e-mail address

5. Networking

(a) Definitions

(b) Network types

(d) Network devices

6. World Wide Web (www)

(a) Definition and full meanings of acronyms.

(b) Brief history of WWW.

(d) Protocols.

(e) Advantages and disadvantages of www.

(f) Navigation through websites

(g) Software for web development

(h) Differences between email and

website.

7. Cables and Connectors

(a) Network cables and connectors

(b) Computer cables and connectors

SECTION G: Developing Problem-Solving Skills.

1. Programming Language (PL)

(a) Definition and Classification of PL

(b) Advantages and disadvantages of different levels of PL.

2. High-Level Languages (HLL)

(a) Classifications of HLL

(b) Characteristics of HLL

3. Algorithm and Flowcharts

(a) Definitions

(b) Functions of Algorithm

(d) Flowchart symbols

4. Programming Language Structure

(a) Basic Statements.

(b) Arithmetic/string operators

(d) Primitive and non-primitive data.

5. Program Development

(a) Definition

(b) Characteristics of programs

(d) Steps involved in developing a program

6. System Development Life Cycle
(SDLC)

(a) Definition of SDCL

(b) Stages of SDLC

SECTION H: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics

1. Definition of AI.

2. Branches of AI.

3. Applications of AI.

4. Fundamentals of Robotics

(a) Definition of Robotics.

(b) Main Components of Robotics.

(d) Application Areas of Robotics.

(e) Advantages and Disadvantages of Robots.

SECTION I: Computer Ethics and Human Issues.

1. Ethical issues.

a. Computer–related crime.

b. Responsibility for computer failure.

c. Protection of computer property, records, and software.

d. Privacy of the company, workers, and customers.

2. Computer Security.

3. Cyber risks and protection.

4. Potentials for Higher Studies in Computing.

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