Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Information and Communication Technology Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the syllabus of the College of Social Work (Empowered Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, which is the only college offering the B.S.W. under the University of Mumbai. The college has been autonomous since 2019-20 and empowered autonomous since 2024-25, so it sets this syllabus and conducts these examinations itself, and the degree awarded is still a University of Mumbai degree. The University last set a common B.S.W. paper of its own in 2019; this is the current document, amended in June 2026.
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Syllabus for Information and Communication Technology
Course objectives
- The learner will be able to recall the history of computers
- The learner will be able to describe the prospects and challenges in internet and information technology
- The learner will be able to demonstrate competence in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Exhibit competence in collaborative work and search government schemes for client systems in social work
Learning outcomes
- CO 73 Identify and recall fundamental concepts and basic functions of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- CO 74 Explain the purpose, features, and applications of tools within the three software programs.
- CO 75 Apply ICT tools effectively for document creation, data analysis, and presentations.
- CO 76 Create professional-level outputs by integrating skills in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Unit I: Document Creation and Data Processing (Microsoft Word & Excel)
- Introduction to ICT and Productivity Software: Overview of Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word: Creating, Opening, Editing, and saving a document, Copy, Cut, paste operations, Page Setup, Headers and Footers, Formatting Texts, Inserting Clip-Art, WordArt, Auto-Shapes, Pictures, Symbols, Table insertion, Accepting and rejecting comments, Spelling and Grammar check, Printer Setup and Document Printing, Mail merge for bulk document processing
- Microsoft Excel: Data Entry and Basic Analysis, rows, columns, and cells
- Data entry, formatting, Basic formulas and functions, Sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting, Creating and customizing charts and graphs
Essential readings
- Norton (2008). Introduction to Computers (9th edition). Ohio: Glencoe/McGraw Hill.
- Illustrated Series Microsoft Office Excel 2007 by Reding
Unit II: Data Presentation and Advanced Features (Microsoft PowerPoint, Advanced Excel & Canva)
- Microsoft PowerPoint: slide management, Creating and formatting slides, Using text, images, shapes, and multimedia elements, Slide transitions and animations, Effective slide layouts and design principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Techniques: Advanced formulas and functions, Collaboration tools and sharing spreadsheets online
- Integration and ICT Applications: Linking data between Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, OneDrive and Google Drive
- Canva as a graphic design tool
Essential readings
- Norton (2008). Introduction to Computers (9th edition). Ohio: Glencoe/McGraw Hill.
- Illustrated Series Microsoft Office Excel 2007 by Reding
Reproduced from Regulations and Syllabus of Bachelor of Social Work Degree (2023), Amended 2026, published by the College of Social Work (Empowered Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, which is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and sets this syllabus itself. Wording is as printed in that document.
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