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College of Commerce and Business Administration Course Syllabus BUSS-106: Business Information Technology Fall 2013-2014

University Mission Dhofar University strives to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and community service, in an open learning environment conducive to creativity and innovation and to the acquisition of cutting-edge professional knowledge. Course/Instructor Information
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Pre-requisite Co-requisite Venue Delivery Mode Day(s) and Time Instructor Name Email Office Location Telephone Extension Office Hours : : : : : : : : : : : : : BUSS-106 Business and Information Technology 3 CMPS-100B None CCBA 0014B Lecture and Lab practice Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday - 13:00 to 13:50 Dr. Mirsobit Mirusmonov mmirusmonov@du.edu.om 212B 7453 Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 14:00 to 15:00

Course Description
This course aims at introducing the use of computer and computer systems to support business various needs. It can be considered as an extension of the "Introduction to computers and applications (CMPS100B)" course with a major difference in perspective. While CMPS100B introduces students to computers and their applications this course (BUSS 106) introduces students to the business needs and how computers and their applications can be used to support solving those needs. It builds the clear role of information technology (IT) in general as an enabler element to the support businesses to realize their missions efficiently and effectively in an overall business environment increasingly characterized for its rigorous competition. Technically, it focuses on when and how to effectively use the various hardware and software applications to assist in conducting various business tasks that include creating documents, presentation files and spread sheets in addition to how correctly and effectively use the electronic mail system. Lab practices and assignments are essential teaching method of this course.

University Mission

Dhofar University strives to achieve excellence in teaching, research, and community service, in an open learning environment conducive to creativity and innovation and to the acquisition of cutting-edge professional knowledge

University Vision
Dhofar University aspires to occupy a recognized position among the institutions of quality higher education.

University Core Values

Academic excellence, Individual responsibility, Life-long learning, Quality, Continuous improvement

Graduate Attributes
1. 2. 3. Demonstrate capacity for self-expression, critical thinking, creativity, and out-of the-box intellectual skills Master technical skills relevant to the students chosen field, commensurate with program level and objectives Practice life-long learning skills

Reading Materials, References and Resources

Textbook : This course is designed from various textbooks to serve the need of DU students. The material is collected from different textbooks, reference books and the Internet. Lets Study Guide, A-level Computing, Pat Healthcote, Kevin Bond. : Some topics need distribution of external material. This material should be considered as a supplementary material not a substitute of the text book. http://www.learntyping.org/ http://www.computerotic.com/computer-benefits-in-business/ http://www.microsoft.com/athome/organization/compshortcuts.as px#fbid=CNg4ZheIa4i MS Office 2007: Word, Excel & Power Point, E-Mail system, IExplorer

Reference Books Handouts

Useful Websites

Software

Learning and Teaching Strategies:

The course is completely a practical module. Types of teaching/learning methods used are tutorials, home works, assignments, in-class participation and short quizzes. Students need to refer the text books and/or internet sites together with the handouts to update their knowledge and cope up with the assignments and other assessments. Class attendance is required and will be monitored at regular basis in each session. Students who miss 25% of their classes will be dropped from the course. Students are expected to develop their skills for at least 6 hours a week in their self paced learning sessions to reach the required level of proficiency.

Weekly Course Outlines

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Topics/Activities to be Covered Meeting students: Syllabus distribution and clarifications; explain how to benefit from this course General Terminologies: Data, Information, IT, Devices, Input, process, Output, system Computer Architecture: Components of computer (Types of Hardware and Software) Demonstration of Dismantling computer to show its parts Optimizing computer and peripherals use: Using keyboard, scanning, adding a peripheral, etc. Computer networks hardware and programs Software: classification of programs OS: basic elements, technologies and types Daily operational business tasks: Using computer systems to communicate Applied programs: Creating, storing & sharing business word-based documents: Using template of letters, memos, brochures, etc. explaining the pdf type of files. Applied programs: Creating, storing & sharing spreadsheets (numerical documents): Applying mathematical and basic statistical functions / 1 Applied programs: Creating, storing & sharing spreadsheets (numerical documents): Applying mathematical and basic statistical functions / 2 Introducing databases: Business need for databases, creating database using MS Access Creating and technically managing presentations: Business need for making presentation Basics of computer graphics: Photoshop Utilizing the wealth of the Internet: Business cyber presence, searching products and business partners. Online business transactions: Buying and selling, registering, etc.

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Assessment Dates & Evaluation

The evaluation will be based on the following criteria: Assessment First midterm exam Grade Proportion 20 11th Week Second midterm exam 20 Ongoing in class 2nd Week onward End of Semester Week/Dates 6th Week Date 20th or 21st October 2013 (Class time and
place)

24th or 25th November 2013

(Class time and place)

Attendance/participation Class practice & Home works Final exam Total

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Throughout the course Throughout the course Dec.13-Jan.14

University Plagiarism and Cheating Policy

Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use of the work of another person, as ones own, whether or not such work has been published. Cheating is the unauthorized assistance in any kind of academic assignments or work. Cheating occurs by taking, giving and receiving information from others; by using forbidden material or information; and by finding ways of getting away with the process of assessment (faking an injury, claiming illness or death in the family or telling lies). A student at Dhofar University shall not engage in plagiarism nor employ nor seek to employ any other unfair means for an examination or in other form of work submitted for assessment as part of any university course. Any person accused of plagiarism or cheating shall be referred to the Administrative Committee of the college in which the violation occurred for appropriate action.

Class Attendance and Absence Rules

Attendance of all classes and course-related activities is obligatory. A student is not allowed to miss more than 20 percent of the course sessions. Any student who misses more than 20 percent of a courses sessions would be withdrawn and given a grade of WA. A student may petition through Student Affairs Department to the University Petition Committee, requesting his/her reinstatement if he/she provides a compelling reason to do so. If the petition is approved the instructor is informed of the decision which he/she will honour.

Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from courses after the Drop/Add period until Thursday 12 December 2013 subject to the following conditions: Students who are withdrawn for excessive absences will receive a grade of WA. Student who withdraws from a course will receive a grade of W for the withdrawn course. A student cannot withdraw or be withdrawn from a course after the announced deadline unless approved by the College Administrative Committee. Students cannot withdraw or be forced to withdraw from a course if it results in the student being registered for less than 12 credits without the approval of the College Administrative Committee. A student can withdraw from only one required course per semester. Students who wish to withdraw from more than one required course must petition and seek the permission of the College Administrative Committee to do so.
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