| Course Code |
CSC312 |
| Course Title |
Introduction to Information and Communication Technology |
| Credit Hours |
2+1 |
| Prerequisites by Course(s) and Topics |
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| Assessment Instruments with Weights (homework, quizzes, midterms, final, programming assignments, lab work, etc.) |
SESSIONAL (Quizzes, Assignments, Presentations) =25 %
Midterm Exam =25 %
Final Exam = 50%
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| Course Coordinator |
Amina Saud |
| URL (if any) |
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| Current Catalog Description |
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| Textbook (or Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Courses) |
Introduction to Computers 7th International Edition, Peter Norton, N. McGraw-Hill. |
| Reference Material |
1. Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer & Communications, 6th Edition. Williams, S. McGraw-Hills. 2. Discovering Computers by Gary B. Shelly & Misty E. Vermaat, Course Technology; 1st Edition(January 25, 2011). 3. Computers, Communications & information: A user's introduction, Sarah, E. Hutchinson. Stacey, C. Swayer. 4. Fundamentals of Information Technology, Alexis L Mathewsleon Leon Press. |
| Course Goals |
The main aim of this exam is to provide the awareness of computer technology has made a significant impact in many areas of teaching and learning. The introduction of desktop computers, word-processing packages and presentation preparation tools has improved greatly the quality of the material presented to students and used in lectures. The use of simple database packages and spreadsheets has improved and simplified record keeping at all levels within education. |
| Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): |
| At the end of the course the students will be able to: | Domain | BT Level* |
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| Demonstrate the understanding of the interconnected and ever-changing relationships among the natural, physical, and technological sciences. |
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| Evaluate a working knowledge of basic networking, Internet functionality, and network security on multiple platforms, as well as a working knowledge of standard computing tools and applications on multiple computing platforms. |
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| Synthesis with basic programming concepts and its application as well as working knowledge of popular computer application. |
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| To accomplish the most significant impact has come through the use of supportive learning mechanisms such as computer-aided learning (CAL), computer-based training (CBT) and online learning. |
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| Gains skill in creating and installing customized programs can also see advancement in the workplace. Businesses spend large amounts of money purchasing, upgrading, and licensing software for use on their company's computers. |
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| * BT= Bloom’s Taxonomy, C=Cognitive domain, P=Psychomotor domain, A= Affective domain |
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| Topics Covered in the Course, with Number of Lectures on Each Topic (assume 15-week instruction and one-hour lectures) |
| Week | Lecture | Topics Covered |
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| Week 1 |
1 |
Introduction of Course, MS-Word use. |
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2 |
Create a new document and explanation of ribbons. |
| Week 2 |
3 |
Explanation of Home Tab and applying various font styles, bullets, text colors, shortcut keys |
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4 |
Explanation of Insert Tab. Making tables, pictures, using shapes and clipart. |
| Week 3 |
5 |
Inserting Page breaks, Header Footer, Word Art, Drop Cap, Page numbers |
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6 |
Page setup, margins, orientation, setting page border, color and applying watermark. |
| Week 4 |
7 |
Difference of Save, Save As, Undo &Redo, Cut & Copy Delete & Backspace, Class task. |
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8 |
Explanation of view and design and layout mode |
| Week 5 |
9 |
Explanation of view and design and layout mode |
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10 |
MS PowerPoint layout |
| Week 6 |
11 |
Creation of slides |
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12 |
Applying animations settings designs |
| Week 7 |
13 |
Networking Basics, Use of network, types of networks, how networks are structured. |
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14 |
Revision |
| Week 8 |
1 hours |
Mid Term |
| Week 9 |
15 |
MID TERM EXAMINATIONS |
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16 |
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| Week 10 |
17 |
MS Access Introduction |
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18 |
Ms access Layout |
| Week 11 |
19 |
Creating database |
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20 |
Creating form , report |
| Week 12 |
21 |
Class task |
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22 |
E commerce |
| Week 13 |
23 |
Software Programming and Development. SDLC. |
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24 |
Processing the internet, internet and the world wide web. |
| Week 14 |
25 |
Internet and other email services |
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26 |
Using web-based email services and ftp. |
| Week 15 |
27 |
MS-EXCEL Introduction |
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28 |
MS excel layout |
| Week 16 |
29 |
Cell, Cell Address, Making sheets, Formula Bar |
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30 |
Explanations of Excel Ribbons |
| Week 17 |
2 hours |
Final Term |
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| Laboratory Projects/Experiments Done in the Course |
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| Programming Assignments Done in the Course |
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