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Introduction To The Course and Information Technology: Prepared By: Saba Mustafa

This document provides an overview and outline for an introduction to computers and information technology course, including assigned textbooks, the assessment plan consisting of quizzes, assignments, midterm and final exams, and course objectives for students to learn computer operations, demonstrate problem solving using computers, and utilize Microsoft Office tools for business documents, data analysis, and presentations. The course aims to teach both conceptual knowledge of computers as well as practical skills in using common software applications.

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Introduction To The Course and Information Technology: Prepared By: Saba Mustafa

This document provides an overview and outline for an introduction to computers and information technology course, including assigned textbooks, the assessment plan consisting of quizzes, assignments, midterm and final exams, and course objectives for students to learn computer operations, demonstrate problem solving using computers, and utilize Microsoft Office tools for business documents, data analysis, and presentations. The course aims to teach both conceptual knowledge of computers as well as practical skills in using common software applications.

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Lecture 1

Introduction to the Course …


and Information Technology

Prepared By: Saba Mustafa


Course Books
• Text Book
• Introduction to Computers by Peter Norton , Sixth Edition,
Published by McGraw Hill (Year: 2006)
Published By: McGraw Hill
• Ref Books
• Microsoft Excel 2000 Comprehensive Concepts and Techniques
by Shelly, Cashman & Quasney
• Published by course technology, Thomson Learning
• Microsoft Office XP by Sarah E. Hutchinson; Glen J. Coulthard
• Published by McGraw-Hill (Year: 2002)
• Introduction to Computer Information Systems by Larry Long &
Nancy Long , Sixth Edition,
• Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc (Year: 2004)
Assessment & Evaluation Plan
• Quiz 10%
• Assignment 10%
• Mid Term 30%
• Final Term 40%
• Class Participation 10%
• Semester Plan
• Quiz [1 or 2] (Informed)
• Assignment [2 or 3]
• Mid Term
• Quiz [1 or 2] (Informed)
• Assignment [3 or 4]
• Final Term
• Project
Computer Science is…
… not just computer It is a science
programming. It is an art
It is practical
It cuts across many
disciplines
Computer Science is…
… not just computer Are there theorems that are
programming. true but can’t be proven?
… can be deeply philosophical. It’s totally logical?
Computer Science is…
… not just computer Computers are as common
programming. as bread.
… can be deeply philosophical. You don’t have to know
… as necessary as bread and how to bake it, but it can
water. be fun to learn.
Computer Science is…
… not just computer We aim to convince you of
programming. this fact during this
… can be deeply philosophical. course.
… as necessary as bread and
water.
… very exciting.
About the course…
This course aims to teach …

After studying this course the students should be able to:


• Describe operations and functions of computers.
• Demonstrate ability to use the computer in learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize their knowledge in problem solving.
• Demonstrate the ability to use MS Word for creating professional
business documents (creating letterheads, labels, envelops, mail
merge).
• Demonstrate the ability to use MS Excel for data analysis.
• Demonstrate the ability to use MS Power Point for preparing
presentations
At the end of this course, you will be able to…

… use Office tools extensively.


… know what is inside the computer box.
Learning
• Is best done by doing.
• DO NOT let your friends help you. You WILL fail
your lab if you do.
• If you help someone, NEVER take over the
keyboard. Try to give the smallest of hints.

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