COURSE PLAN
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CIT100-01
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CONTENT
INSTRUCTOR’S DETAILS
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COURSE SCHEDULE
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SYNOPSIS
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
2
COURSE OUTLINE
2
WEEKLY PLAN
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ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN & POLICY
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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REFERENCES
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INSTRUCTOR’S DE TAILS & COURSE SCHEDULE
AFTAB ALAM ABDUSSAMI
Office: Room 201/1D, 1st Floor, Jeddah Community College. Telephone No: 2870026
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Section
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160 B
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Ex t e nsi o n
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SYNOPSIS
This course provides introductory level in computer systems and information technology
for second-term preparation year. It gives the necessary overview concepts of computer
system hardware (input and output devices), internet, processing and storing data,
operating systems, networks and application software.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, students should be able to:
 Summarize the historical development of information processing and describe its impact on main parts of
computer systems.
 Identify common uses of computers in business and other sectors of society.
 Identify common hardware components of a personal computer systems and describe their uses.( input,
output, storage devices, processors and computer categories)
 Describe the characteristics of computer operating systems.
 Describe disk and drive contents.
 Explain how to measure and improve the overall computer system performance.
 Identify the binary equivalent of decimal numbers and other features of common computer codes.
 Describe how different printers work to create printed images and text pages.
 Understand information processing and data storing file system.
 Define networks and differentiate between Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
 List various network services.
 Explain fundamental data communication and network concepts.
 Define and identify common uses of the Internet.
 Describe procedures and requirements for connecting to the Internet.
 Identify several widely used programming languages and describe the strengths and weaknesses of each.
 List software to complete common business operations and transactions. (XII)
 Understand and use application and system software (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Power Point).
COURSE OUTL INE
Chapter
1: Introducing Computer Systems
2: Presenting the Internet
3: Interacting With Your Computer
4: Seeing, Hearing, and Printing Data
5: Processing Data
6: Storing Data
7: Using Operating Systems
8: Networks
9: Working with Application Software
10: Applying Internet Technologies
Topics
Exploring Computers and Their Uses
Looking Inside the Computer System
The Internet and the World Wide Web
E-mail and Other Internet Services
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Inputting Data In Other Ways
Video and Sound
Printing
Transforming Data Into Information
Modern CPUs
Types of Storage Devices
Measuring and Improving Drive Performance
Operating System Basics
Survey of PC and Network Operating Systems
Network Basics
Data Communications
Productivity Software
Graphics and Multimedia
Connecting to the Internet
Hrs
4
4
8
8
8
8
8
8
6
2
TOTAL 64
WEEKLY PLAN
Dates Week Chapter
Sept 10 1
2
Sept 17
3
Sept 25
Oct 01
Oct 08
Topic
Assignments
Remarks:
Submission
Deadline for
Assignments
Introduction to the Course
1
1A
1B
2A
2B
Exploring Computers and Their Uses
Looking Inside the Computer System
The Internet and the World Wide Web
E-mail and Other Internet Services
Forum F1
Assignment CA1*
CA1
Assignment CA2
CA2
Assignment
LA1**
4
5
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
3B
Inputting Data In Other Ways
Assignment CA3
CA3
4A
Video and Sound
Quiz Q2(Ch3)
Assignment LA3
Review Exam-I
F1
6
Oct 15
LA1
3A
Quiz Q1(Ch1,2)
Revision & Midterm I
LA3
Oct 22 7
4B
Printing
Exam-I(Ch 1-3)
Assignment CA4
Forum F2
8
5A
Oct 29
CA4
Transforming Data Into Information
Assignment LA4
12 Nov
9
19 Nov 10
11
26 Nov
Dec 3
12
5B
Modern CPUs
6A
6B
Types of Storage Devices
Measuring and Improving Drive
Performance
Revision & Midterm II
7A
Operating System Basics
7B
Survey of PC and Network Operating
Systems
13
Dec 10
Dec 17 14
Dec 24
Dec 31
15
16
17
9A
Network Basics
9B
Data Communications
8A
Productivity Software
8B
Graphics and Multimedia
10A
Connecting to the Internet
Assignment CA5
Quiz Q3(Ch4,5)
Assignment CA6
Review Exam-II
CA6
F2
Exam-II(Ch4,5,6)
Assignment CA7
CA7
Assignment LA6
Quiz Q4(Ch7)
LA6
Assignment CA8
CA8
Quiz Q(Ch9)
Assignment CA9
Jan 7
Jan 14 18
LA4
CA5
Review for Final Exam
FINAL EXAMINATION
CA8
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN & POLICY
Students’ assessments in this course are based on the following:
1)
Carry Marks
 Assignments
 Mid-Semester Examination
2)
10%
40%
 Quizzes
10%
 Forums
5%
Final Examination
Total
35 %
100 %
Carry marks will be given before or on Week 7.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is mandatory. Instructor is required to keep attendance records and report
absences. Due to the interactive nature of this course, attendance is an essential part of the
educational experience. JCC expects students to exercise good judgment regarding
attendance. Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from
absence.
Punctuality is important. The instructor MAY NOT ALLOW student(s) to enter the classroom if
he/she is a habitual latecomer.
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Students with ZERO absence will be upgraded to the next grade, if passed.
Registration to a course and dropping procedure is a student’s responsibility
The proof of registration should be shown in the first class
The students are expected to be in class from the beginning of class.
Proof of valid reasons for absences will be verified by authority after receiving DN
Those who come in the class within 10 minutes are considered LATE
After ten (10) minutes the students are marked absent
After three weeks equivalent absence, a grade of “DN” (Denied) will be issued
It's responsibility of the student to keep the record of his absences.
Electronic devices must be turned off during all class and Lab times. Otherwise he may
be asked to leave class and will be marked absent.
STUDENT'S RESPONSIBI LITY
 Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from absence.
 The devices in the Lab must not be used for any other activities and/or in any other ways
than that which is explained by the instructor
 Students are required to bring pen, notebook, textbook, one flash memory (min 20 MB)
in the class
 During tests no external devices are allowed.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIO NS
If there is any student in this class who has special needs because of learning disabilities or
other disabilities, please discuss these needs with your instructor or please contact Course
Coordinator.
REFERENCES
1. "Introduction to Computers", by Peter Norton, 6th Edition, Mc Graw Hill ISBN: 0072978902
2. Online Resources : http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072978902/information_center_view0/
3. Online resources http://emestest.kau.edu.sa