Course Outline

This course is an introduction to the world of Computing and Information Technology (IT). Today, we are all part of an exploding Information Society and in this dynamic new society, people at homes, schools, institutions, and businesses are engaged in an ever-growing partnership with computers. Computers and Information Technology are part of just about everything we do at work and at home. And the fact is that computers will play an even greater role in our lives in the years to come.

The course presents the basic description of information technology concepts, basic computer system hardware and software components, common terminology in information technology, application areas, and integration of computer system components.

On successful completion of this course students should:

• Interpret the Components of a Computer System
• Identify Information Technology Concept
• Identify importance of Computer Network
• Identify Computer Crimes, Security, and Computer Ethics
• Operate computers effectively

• Practice Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, Excel and  PowerPoint as well as Internet

The theoretical part of the course is covered within 2 hours/pw and class attendance is important and compulsory. Slide handouts are used for lecture notes.

The practical aspect of the course is made-up of 2 hours/pw in order to provide the students with an experience of keyboarding, use of popular Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel as well as the use of the Internet. Also, lab attendance is important in order to follow applications and exercises. Each lab work has 2% weight on the overall mark. Lab work should be conducted and submitted to the instructor at the relevant lab hour.

Reference  Book:

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY   5th EDITION

 ISBN: 978-1-133-19111-7

Lecture Notes:

All course materials are also available online in PDF format on course web site.

ATTENDANCE

• Attendance is mandatory and less  than 60% attendance may  result in "NG" Grade

  MAKE-UP EXAMINATION POLICY

• Make-up Examination  will be offered to those students who missed out Mid-term or Final Examination 
  providing that:-

       a) Student has a genuine reason approved by the Instructor (i.e.  A Medical Report submitted within 3 
    working days or other reasons within the prior knowledge and approval of the Instructor);  

       b) Student has more than 60% Attendance record;

• Midterm and Final make-up examination date, time, place and content will be announced on the website.  

• No make-up Examination is offered for Class or Lab Quiz(s).