Qatar University
The Foundation Program
Math & Computer Department
Computer2 - 815022
Computer2 (815022)
Semester Spring 2007
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Faculty Member Information
Department: Math & Computer
Program: Computer
Course Name: Computer 2
Course Number: 815022
Class Meeting:
 Day: Sunday
 Time: 9:00 – 12:00
 Location: Lab16
Name: Mohamed Al-Bashir
Academic Title:
Office Location: AD114
Office Phone Number:(485) 6251
Office Hours:
Sun: 12:30 – 13:30
Room AD114
Tue: 12:00 – 13:00
Room AD114
Pre-requisites: Computer Foundation 1
(815021)
Required Textbook:
 Title: Microsoft Office 2003, Volume I
 Author: Timothy J. O'Leary & Linda I.
O'Leary
 Publisher: McGraw-Hill 2003
E-mail: m.bashir@qu.edu.qa
Teacher Website:
http://faculty.qu.edu.qa/mbashir
Webmail: http://mail.qu.edu.qa
Blackboard Website:
http://elearning.qu.edu.qa
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enable students to achieve basic understanding of
computer theories and practices. The course content focuses on basic techniques of
Microsoft office in addition to using powerful educational software for typing (GS typing
Tutor) this software will help students improve their typing skills in term of correct
positioning of hands on the keyboard, speed and accuracy.
The topics covered are Use of typing software, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
The course will be delivered during 14 weeks via class lectures, laboratory works, and
office hours. Using E-learning tools such as Blackboard will be covered.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are:
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Developing the ability of students to type easily and quickly on computer
keyboards;
Enabling students to develop high level of computer skills that prepare them for
studying at the University;
Enabling students to develop an understanding of the computer context in which
their computing contributions will be utilized;
Enabling students to apply computer knowledge to solve designated problems;
Enabling students to demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary for group work;
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Students Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
 Improve their speed of typing
 Use Excel Functions property to solve related problems
 Operate Date in Excel
 Use advanced features in Excel
 Create and format charts
 Identify different types of charts and use them properly
 Provide presentation using PowerPoint
 Work effectively in group projects
 Communicate through the university Webmail
 Use Blackboard of Qatar University
Course Content Distribution
Week 1&2
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 Use of Typing Software & Introduction to Blackboard
GS Typing Tutor software:
 Assessment and Marking will be done by instructor during class time.
 Marking and scheme: With at least 85% accuracy.
WPM* 0-10 11
Mark(s)
0
0.5
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12
1
13 14
1.5 2.0
15
2.5
16
3.0
17
3.5
18
4.0
19
4.5
20
5
Blackboard:
 Download and Upload Files from and to Blackboard
 Discussion using Blackboard
Week 3
 Basics of Excel
1.1 Elements/Parts of Excel Window
a. Menu bar, Toolbar (Standard and Formatting), Title Bar, Formula Bar
b. Worksheet Tabs
1.2 Moving around worksheet
a. Cell Pointer
b. Tabs (Right), Enter (Down) and Arrow keys
1.3 Creating, saving and Opening workbook(s).
a. Save/ Save As
1.4 Entering and Editing data
a. Text, Number
b. Selecting cells (adjacent and non-adjacent)
c. Naming a Cell or Range and its usage in function and statements.
d. Copy, Cut, Paste and Paste Special
e. Drag and Drop
f. Delete/ Backspace/Undo and Redo
g. Spell checks
h. AutoFill (Numbers, Dates)
*
Word per Minute
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Week 4
 Formatting Worksheet
1.1 Formatting Cell
a. Format Painter
b. Alignments of cell contents
 Horizontal and Vertical
 Text Wrap
c. Merge cell/Center
d. Number, Currency, Date, Percentage, Decimal)
e. Cell Borders and Shading
1.2 Formatting Worksheet
a. Resizing Columns/Rows (Manual/Auto fit)
b. Inserting and Hiding/ Un-hiding Columns/Rows
1.3 Modifying Workbook
a. Insert/Delete/Hide/Unhide Worksheet
b. Move and Copy Worksheet and Rename Worksheet
1.4 Page
a.
b.
c.
d.
Setup and Printing
Print Preview
Page Setup:
Orientation,
Scaling (Fit to one page, required size),
 Margins,
 Center on Page (Vertically/Horizontally)
e. Header and Footer(Left, Right, Center sections)
f. Print Selection
Week 5, 6, 7 & 8  Formula,
Functions, Charts
1.1 Creating and Copying Formula
a. Entering Formula and Copying Formula
b. Operators (+, -, *, /, ^, %) and Order of operations.
c. Cell Reference: Relative reference, Absolute reference
d. Formulas using multiple worksheets
1.2 Using Functions
a. Commonly used functions
SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN
b. Other useful functions
COUNT, COUNTIF, COUNTA, SUMIF, ROUND
c. Date Function
 TODAY(), DATE()
 Operation on the DATE
d. Formatting the cell (General, Number, Currency, Date, Percentage)
e. Decision Making using
IF, NESTED IF (Up to Four Levels)
MIDTERM EXAM Saturday, April 21st, 2007
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1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
f. VLOOKUP (All Four Parameters)
g. Compound IF (IF with logical operator: OR / AND)
Creating Charts
 Column, Bar, and Pie Charts
Moving, Resizing and Deleting Charts
Editing Charts and Formatting Charts
What IF Analysis
a. Manually
b. Using Goal Seek tool
c. Using Charts
Week 9  Advanced
Features
1.1 Sort
1.2 AutoFilter
Week 10  Creating
a Presentation
2.1 Exploring the PowerPoint Window
2.2 Developing New Presentations
a. Basic steps to create a new presentation: Plan, Create, Edit, Enhance, and
Rehearse
b. Presentation Styles: on-screen presentations, color or black-and-white
overhead transparencies, Web presentations, and 35 mm slides
c. Concept of Template
d. Concept of Slide
2.3 Creating a presentation using the AutoContent Wizard
2.4 Creating a presentation From Scratch
2.5 Viewing The Presentation
a. Normal view, Slide Sorter view, and Slide Show view.
Week 11  Editing
a Presentation
2.1 Using the Outline Tab
2.2 Concept of AutoCorrect spelling
2.3 Correct spelling manually or automatically using Automatic Spelling Checker.
2.4 Demoting and Promoting Bulleted Items
2.5 Use of Auto Sizing to fit text in a placeholder
2.6 Splitting Text Between Slides
2.7 Saving, Closing, And Opening A Presentation
2.8 Deleting slides
2.9 Moving Slides
2.10 Hiding and Un-hiding Slides
2.11 Inserting Slides
a. Inserting a new slide.
b. Concept of Layout.
c. Change the layout of a slide.
d. Add text to the slide.
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e. Sizing a Placeholder
f. Moving a Placeholder
g. Formatting Slide Text: Character formatting and Paragraph formatting
Week 12 
Working with Graphics and Printing the Presentation
Working with Graphics
2.1 Concept of Graphics( non-text objects: drawing, picture, ClipArt)
2.2 Inserting a Graphic from the Media Gallery (ClipArt)
2.3 Inserting a Picture from File
2.4 Concept of Stacking Order (the order objects are inserted in the different layers)
2.5 Sizing and Moving a Graphic
Printing the Presentation
2.1 Previewing the Presentation
2.2 Printing Slides: (one slide per page)
2.3 Printing Handouts: (multiple slides per page)
2.4 Printing Outline View
2.5 Printing Notes Pages (the slide and the associated notes on a page)
Week 13 
Modifying and Refining a Presentation and Working with
Data from Other Sources
Modifying and Refining a Presentation
2.1 Create and enhance a table.
a. Sizing the Table Columns
b. Aligning Text in Cells
c. Changing the Border Size and Color
d. Adding Background Fill Color
2.2 Create a text box.
e. Creating a Text Box and Adding Text to a Text Box
f. Enhancing the Text Box – (Changing Line Style and Fill Color)
2.3 Change the presentation’s design and color scheme.
2.4 Change slide and title masters.
2.5 Manage Hide the title slide footer.
2.6 Create and enhance AutoShapes.
2.7 Add animation, sound, and transition effects.
2.8 Rehearse timing
2.9 Rearrange slides
2.10 Add links to a presentation
2.11 Embedding an external object to a PowerPoint presentation slide ( Using Copy Paste Special – and then choose the option: Paste)
2.12 Linking an external object to a PowerPoint presentation slide( Using Copy - Paste
Special – and then choose the option: Paste link)
Week 14 
Project Presentation
Each student should present his work in class.
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Delivery Methods
The methods used to deliver this course are:
 Use of the white board to list the objectives of new lessons.
 Power Point presentations to explain the new lessons.
 Data show to demonstrate skills.
 Practice exercises for students to practice skills.
 Individual or group work through worksheets and end of term project.
 Small group work to solve theoretical worksheets.
 Use of Blackboard and University e-mail for communication inside and outside of
the classroom.
 Marking schemes for exams.
 Project Guidelines for grading projects.
Learning Resources and Media
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Computer laboratory;
Computers;
Projector for an electronic presentation;
E-mail of the university (http://mail.qu.edu.qa);
Qatar University Blackboard (http://elearning.qu.edu.qa/);
Teacher web site;
Floppies or Flash Drives;
Textbook "Microsoft Office 2003, Volume I".
Assessment Policy and Tools
The following are an assessment methods used for this course:
Students contribution / Homework
Midterm and Final exams
Projects
Typing
Students will be assessed as follows:
Mid-Term
HW/Student Contribution/Quiz
Typing
Project
Final Exam
30%
10%
5%
5%
50%
The University of Qatar implements the following grading system:
A
90 - 100
B+
85 - 89
B
80 - 84
C+
75 - 79
C
70 - 74
D+
65 - 69
D
60 - 64
F
0 - 59
Midterm exam (30%): Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2007 – Time will be announced later.
Final Exam (50%):
Typing Exam (5%):
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Date: June 17th, 18th, 2007– Time will be announced later.
Three evaluation tests should be conducted throughout the
semester.
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Learning Activities and Tasks
Prior lecture preparation: Students may consult the syllabus to know about material
that will be covered.
Assignments: Students are expected to perform different activities that include class
participation, homework, projects, further reading and, research on given topics using
Internet;
Use of technology: Students are required to use the recent technology offered by Qatar
University.
Extra work: Students are expected to put in at least 3 hours outside of class for every
hour in class including office hour consultations.
Regulations:
Student Responsibilities and Attendance Policies and Procedures
 Attendance is a very important factor in your performance and will be taken every
class meeting. Please note out the following:
 First day of classes is Sunday, March 11th, 2007.
 Last day of classes is Thursday, June 14th, 2007.
 The three hours class is divided into 2 sessions of 1 hr 15 minutes with 15 minutes
break in between. Attendance should be taken for both sessions.
 University regulations state that student’s absence must NOT exceed 25% of the
total number of classes. Therefore, students are not allowed to be absent in
more than 7 sessions during the whole semester. Absence for sickness and
medical appointments are included.
 You will be warned through your Qatar University e-mail when your absence rate
gets close to 20% (5 sessions).
 A student whose absence rate exceeds 25% will be barred (not allowed to take)
from any coming exams, Even if they show up to such exams; these exams will
NOT be graded for them

F barred (FB) " ‫ "راسب حربر‬is given to a student whose absence rate has exceeded
25%.
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F absent (FA) " ‫ "راسب ياب‬is given to a student whose absence rate is below 25%,
fulfilled all course requirements but missed the final exam.
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Incomplete (I) " ‫ "غير مكتمكر‬is given to a student whose absent rate is below 25%,
fulfilled all course requirements, have not taken the final exam but presented an
acceptable documented excuse in good time before handling final results.
Classroom Discipline
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Students are expected to be punctual
The use of mobile telephones inside the classroom in strictly Forbidden
Food and Drink are not allowed in the class.
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References
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The O'Leary series website:
http://novella.mhhe.com/sites/007283529x/student_view0/
Additional Resources:
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Qatar University's library.
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Foundation Program Unit's website.
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Qatar University's Website and Blackboard.
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