Course Plan
1400 TQN
Computer Skills
Mr. Manesh T
maneshpadmayil@gmail.com
COURSE PLAN\SAU\WADI-ARTS & SCIENCE\COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION © - DECEMBER 2014
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Computer Skills
IInd Semester 2014 -15
I. Course Identification
Instructor
Credit
Level
Hours
Mr.Manesh T
3
1
Mon 8-10 -G(360)_Lab
Mon 10-12 -G(370)_Lab
Wed 1-3 -G(359)_Lecture
Thu 8-10-G(369)_Lecture
II. Course Description
Curriculum Description
Introduction to Information technology and systems, Internet and its applications. Fundamentals of
software and hardware, communications and networks and computer databases.
Expectations and Goals
In this course, students benefits knowledge on basics of information technology and computer resources,
internet, software, hardware, communication network, security, database and information systems.
Students will be able to identify computer hardwires, working with basic software packages like Microsoft
office, Windows and browsers, Basics of communication devices and computer databases etc.
Prerequisites
None
III. Course Tentative Schedule
Week
Topic
Learning Objectives
Week 1
Basics of Computer and Information
Technology and System,
Introduction to Computer and Information
Systems, People ,Software ,Introduction to
software System Software, Application
Software, Hardware, Types of Computers,
microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe
computers and Super Computers
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Week
Topic
Learning Objectives
Week 2
The Internet, the Web,
Basic components of internet, working of
internet, Internet Service Providers, ISP
services, Common uses of internet, URL,
Email, Search Engines etc.
Week 3
Basic Application Software
Introduction to application software, different
types, Features, Working with softwares,
Week 4
Specialized Application Software
Introduction to specialized application
softwares, different types, Features, Working
with softwares, uses and application areas,
Week 5
System Software
Introduction to Operating system, Need for
System softwares, Features of OS, Functions
of system softwares, and categories of
operating system. Layers of Operating
system, Memory hierarchy, Booting, BIOS ,
POST etc.,
Week 6
The System Unit
Block diagram of a computer, Components of
system unit, Types of system unit, Electronic
data and instructions, Character Coding
schemes, System board, Microprocessor
chips, Special processors, Memory, RAM,
ROM, Flash, Expansion buses, ports etc.
Week 7
Test 1
Revision: Week 1-6 & Test 1
Week 8
Input ,Output and Storage Units
Various Input and output devices,
classification of devices, Types of scanners,
printers, monitors and specifications. Storage
devices, Technologies, Optical and Magnetic
devices and its working etc.
Week 9
Communications and Networks
Basic elements of communication system,
Physical connections, Wireless connections
and types, Analog and digital signals,
Connection devices and services, broadband
and dial up connections, Bandwidth, Network
types , components, network topologies, etc.
Week 10
Privacy,
Introduction security and privacy, Need for
security, Methods of security, Computer
crimes, ethics in computing,
Security, and Ethics
Week 11
Information Systems, Databases
Introduction to information systems,
organizational information flow, functions of
organization, Management roles and levels,
Introduction to databases, data organization,
need for database, DBMS structure examples
etc.
Week 12
Test 2
Revision: Week 7-11 & Test 2
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Week
Topic
Learning Objectives
Week 13
Steps in Systems Analysis and Design
Introduction to system analysis and design,
Steps in analysis. Examples.
Week 14
Programming and Languages
Introduction to computer program, steps in
programming different types of languagesMachine, assembly and high level languages
Week 15
Revision
Revision for the course
IV. Learning Resources
Required Text Book
Computing Essentials Complete 2012- Making It Work for You, Tomthy Olearly, 5th edition, 2012.
Reference Materials
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Mr. Manesh Lectures at: https://faculty.sau.edu.sa/m.thankappan/course/cr0000003594
Computer Confluence-Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology- By George Beekman, 5th Edition
V. Grading Policies
Type
Sub Types
Number
Mark Distribution (%)
Test 1
1
10
Test 1
1
10
Internal Assessments
10
Quiz
5
Assignment
4
Oral
2
Final Test
1
50
Practical
20
Total
100
VI. Promotion Policy
Attendance
Students must have a minimum of 75 % of attendance, failing which may result in
debarring from the course
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Practical
20 marks include 14 marks for each classwork for 14weeks plus 6 marks for final lab
examination.
Academic
Students must have a minimum of 60% mark, to pass the course.
Signature of the Staff
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