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Computer skills

 

[Computer skills] Syllabus

[The first and second Semester of the academic year 2018-2019]

Instructor Information

Instructor

Email

Office Location & Hours

[Dr. Mohammed Keshk]

[Keshek@scs-net.org]

[Laïque , Saturday,14:30-18:00]

General Information

Description

The course aims to develop the students’ skills in using all kinds of computers and networks. It provide them with solid knowledge of basic concepts on information technology, computer, communication networks components, data communication and computer use in everyday life. It gives them also sufficient knowledge on how to deal with PCs and network peripherals, and to identify the functions of computer operating systems and file management systems, as well as on information and network security.

Expectations and Goals

Teaching the students how to:

1.    Use information technology and apply software for educational purposes and daily situations.

2.    Use information networks and search engines to gather information.

3.    Prepare presentations through applying PowerPoint program and professionally type and edit documents   in the.

4.    Communicate using Internet and e-mail services.

5.    Adhere to security regulations related to using computers.

 

Language(s) of Instruction:                                

Textbook(s) Language(s)

Teaching Language: Arabic

Books and educational materials :(lectures notes) (Slides).

Required Text

1.    Computer skills. Dr. Rakan Razouk, d. Lama Youssef, d. Madeleine Abboud and others. C. P. S. Ministry of Higher Education, 2015-2016.

2.    Catherine LaBerta. Computers Are Your Future, 12 Ed. Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall, 2012

Course Schedule

 

Week

Topic

Reading

Exercises

1

the week 1

Defining computer skills course
Defining the basics of information technology, generations and types of computer

The first lecture

Introduction to the computer and its components

2

the week 2

PC main parts - physical component
System unit

The second lecture

Introducing and dealing with the Windows system.

3

the week 3

Main Memory Unit

The third lecture

Handle and manage files and applications in Windows system

4

the week 4

Storage units

Fourth Lecture

Word Processor (Microsoft Word): Display types-formats

5

the week 5

Input tools

The fifth lecture

Word Processor (Microsoft Word): Insert and format tables

6

the week 6

Output tools

The sixth lecture

Presentation Software (Microsoft Power-Point)

7

the week 7

Counting systems - decimal system - binary

The seventh lecture

 

8

the week 8

Hexadecimal system Combinations, multiplication and representation of numbers - Positive and negative - and coding codes

The eighth lecture

Set issues on combination and multiplication
And convert negative and positive numbers

9

the week 9

Programmatic Component: Operating Systems

The ninth lecture

Program of electronic tables

Microsoft Excel

10

the week 10

Data and network communication

The tenth lecture

 

11

the week 11

Internet

The 11th lecture

Network Browsers

12

the week 12

Information Security

The Twelfth Lecture

Applications how to create password, encryption, data compression. Antivirus software, firewall software

13

the week 13

IT applications in daily life

The thirteenth lecture

Internet and information search

14

the week 14

General Review

 

Training on the final practical exam

15

the week 15

Final examination

 

 

Testing Schedule

test

Date

Subject

Reading

Type

language

% of final grade

Quizz 1

Week 5

Lecture 1-5

All

MCQ/written

Arabic

10

Quizz 2

Week 11

Lecture 6-10

All

MCQ/written

Arabic

10

Practical examination

 

Week 14

 

Computer Training

 

 

Arabic

20

 

 

final exam

Week 15

Lecture 1-12

All

MCQ

Arabic

60

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