1942102
Computer Skills for Humanities
Second Semester, Session 2012/2013
Today’s Agenda
 Lecturer’s Information
 Course Overview/Requirements
 Overview of the Course
Go Home!
Contact Information
Lecturer : Dr. Mohammad A. M. Abushariah
Email: m.abushariah@ju.edu.jo
m.abushariah@gmail.com
Phone No.: Ext. 22616
Course Description
Course Code: 1942102
Course Title: Computer Skills for
Humanities
An undergraduate level course.
Course Description
 This introductory course is designed to lay down a
solid foundation in the area of information technology.
 The course develops critical thinking and problem
solving skills.
 Moreover, it aims to teach students how to use
common software for organizing, searching and
computing with an emphasis on "real world" businessrelated tasks.
 Students will have the opportunity to practice and
implement applications in the lab.
Course Description
This course has four modules:
 Problem solving including problem analysis, algorithms,
flowcharts and pseudo codes. (7 Hours)
 Spreadsheets (MS Excel) including functions, charts,
filtering, sorting, macros, scenarios and pivot tables. (13
Hours)
 Databases (MS Access) including tables, queries, forms
and reports, import and export files, small practical
projects. (16 Hours)
 Introduction to web applications to enable students to
design and develop web pages. (6 Hours)
Refer to Course Plan
Learning Outcomes
 At the end of the course, the student should :
 A1) Understand the general concepts involved in
computer programming languages, Memory concepts,
operators, data types, constant, variables, …
 A2) Understand the main concepts involved in problem
solving: Algorithms, Pseudo Codes, Flowcharts and
Flowchart Constructs (sequence, selection, iterations).
 A3) Understand how to use advanced Microsoft Excel.
 A4) Understand how to use Access and Front Page.
Refer to Course Plan
Course Resources
‫الدكتور احمد‬،‫ الدكتور "محمد بالل" الزعبي‬،Computer Skill 2 / 2 ‫ مهارات الحاسوب‬-1 
‫الطبعة األولى‬/ 2012 ,‫خالدة محمد الزعبي‬،‫ الدكتور أمجد هديب‬،‫الشرايعة‬
 2- http://www.baycongroup.com
 3- http://www.gcflearnfree.org/excel2007
 4- http://www.vertex42.com/Excel2007/excel-tutorial.htm
 5- http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR010158283.aspx
 6- http://www.gcflearnfree.org/access2007
 7- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPtXq-3qf6U
 8- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ROVWyexN5g
 9- http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~smarsh/fp2003/
 10- http://www.vtc.com/products/Microsoft-FrontPage-2003-tutorials.htm
Course Website
Every student should visit the following site
(for announcements, home works)
Website
address: http://elearning.ju.edu.jo
Readings
 Textbook
Handouts
 Homework
Course Requirements
ASSIGNMENTS
(Total 4) 1 after every
module
FIRST EXAM
13/3/2013
FINAL EXAM
13/5/2013
SECOND EXAM
30/4/2013
Marks Allocation
Participation/Attendance
ASSIGNMENTS
20%
FINAL EXAM
50%
FIRST EXAM
15%
SECOND EXAM
15%