SC 102: Computer Fundamentals

أساسيات النظم

د. أحمد الحنيان

كلية الدراسات التجارية – قسم الحاسب ونظم المعلومات

PAAET

 Course Syllabus

 

 

INSTRUCTOR:

Name:             Dr.  Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan

E-mail:             hunaiyyan@hotmail.com   

Web site:         www.alhunaiyyan.com

 

COURSE OUTLINE:

 

This course covers the basic concepts of networked computers including the basics of file management on local and remote computers, electronic mail, Internet browsers, and web page development.  Students are also exposed to applications used in business for solving problems, communicating, and making informed decisions, including word processors, presentation software, electronic spreadsheets, and databases.  The characteristics of computer hardware and software used in implementing various applications are considered.  Students will develop skills in utilizing applications that run on different computer platforms.

 

COURSE CONTENT:

 

 

MODULE (1) INTRODUCTION

-    Chapter  1:  Introduction

-    Chapter  2:  Using your PC, Windows, and the Web

MODULE (2) HARDWARE

- Chapter  3:  The System Unit, Processing and Memory

- Chapter  4:  Storage

- Chapter  5:  Input and Output

 

MODULE (3) SOFTWARE

- Chapter  6:  System Software

- Chapter  7:  Application Software

 

MODULE (4) NETWORK

- Chapter  8:  Communication and Networks

- Chapter  9:  The Internet and The World Wide Web

                                                                     

MODULE (5) INTERNET APPLICATIONS

- Chapter  10:  Multimedia and the Web

- Chapter  11:  E-Business and E-Commerce

 

LEARNING RESOURCES

1- Notes:

2- Other Online Resources:       www.course.com/parker2002

 

 

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

 The students will be introduced to all of the course topic areas through a combination of lectures, demonstration.

 

 EVALUATION                     Students will be evaluated as follows:

                                               

                                                Midterm Exam                      20

                                                Quizzes                                   20

                                                Attendance                             5

                                                Project                                    5

                                                Final Exam                            50

 

ATTENDENCE POLICY

 

• Fail to attend 3 hours => initial warning
• Fail to attend 6 hours => Final warning
• Fail to attend 9 hours => FA