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Course Information
This is an introductory course that provides literacy on computers, and a general overview of computer and information concepts.
Fundamentals and basic concepts of personal computers, data processing, hardware and software organization. Windows environment. Fundamentals of some widely used MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point. Introduction to the Internet, sending e-mails. Hands-on experiences for the related topics.
The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamentals of personal computers, introduction to Windows applications that run with the Windows graphical interface. You’ll achieve computer competency.
Requirements
Attendance to laboratory hours is compulsory. In case of %20 (3 lab session) of absence causes to fail according to the university regulations. It is strongly advised that students do the laboratory work completely.
a) Instructor's lecture notes
b) Text Book: The Exploring Office 2003 Series, or Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, Robert T. Grauer, Maryann Barber, Prentice Hall
Text Book
The Exploring Office 2003 Series , Robert T. Grauer, Maryann Barber, Prentice Hall
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Week# |
Topics |
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1 |
Introduction to computers. Components of a computer system: hardware, software |
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2 |
Introduction to Windows operating system. Desktop. Files and folders: deleting, naming, saving, etc. |
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3 |
Introduction to computer networks, information sources, and fundamentals of HTML: Use of Internet Explorer. |
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4 |
Introduction to Word Processing and MS Word: Files and menus. |
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5 |
Writing, editing and formatting documents, Moving, copying, undo, etc commands,Case study: Creating a document. |
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6 |
Formatting paragraphs, Bulleted lists, Page formatting, Setting Tabs, Searching and replacing text etc. |
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7 |
1st Quiz & Lab Exam |
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8 |
M I D T E R M |
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9 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets and MS Excel. |
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10 |
Spreadsheets and MS Excel. |
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11 |
Formulas, and constants, toolbars, and menus in spreadsheets. |
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11 |
Graphics and charts.Case study: Working example |
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12 |
Introduction to Power Point. Main functions, tool bars and menus. |
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13 |
Sacrifice Holiday |
Exams will be in short answer or multiple choice form, and will cover material from lectures and the textbook. Unexcused absences from exams will result in a score of 0 for that exam. Excused absences must be requested in advance of the in-class exam.
Lab Assignments
Lab assignments must be submitted on or before the due date and time. Late assignments will be awarded a 0 for that assignment. Any damaged disk submitted for grading will also receive a 0.
Course Evaluation
Requirements