University College - Yanbu

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE (ACS)

COURSE SYLLABUS
Preparatory Computers – I (CS 001)
Credit Hours – 3 [LT(1 ), LB(2 )]
Second Semester – Academic Year 2007-08

Course Description:
Topics covered in this course include: Computer Systems Components and their Functions, Windows
XP Operating System, Application Software, Internet Tools & Technologies
Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None

Prerequisites by Topics
None

Required Textbook(s):
Timothy J. O., Leary and Linda I, Computing Essentials 2005 Complete Edition w/ Student CD
(Paperback) ISBN: 0072256486 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin; 16 edition (April 8, 2004)
Reference Book(s):
1. Petor Norton, Petor Norton's Introduction to Computers, Sixth Edition, McGraw Hill/Glencoe,
2003, ISBN: 0-07-826421-9
2. Laurie Ann Ulrich, How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office 2003, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2003,
ISBN:0-07-2229373-3
3. Laurie Ann Ulrich, How to Do Everything with Windows XP, Second Edition, McGraw-
Hill/Osborne, 2003, ISBN: 0-07-223080-0

Laboratory Requirement(s):
Following software will be required in the lab.
1. Windows XP
2. MS Office

Course Objective:
This is first course in computer technology that teaches the basic concepts in electronics computing.
This course covers the basic principles of computer system components, Windows Operating System,
and its utilities. This course also covers hands-on exposure to application software and introduction to
Internet Tool and Web Applications.

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Topics Covered:

Module Topics Week

1. Computer Systems Components and their Functions 1-2

1.1. Introduction to Computer and Devices
1.2. Computer Software

2. Typing 3-4
1.1. Typing Practice
1.2. Typing Practice

3. Windows Operating System 5-6

3.1. Introduction to Windows XP
3.2. Navigating Windows XP
3.3. File/Folder Management
3.4. Utility Software of XP

4. Application Software (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel) 5-14

4.1. MS Word
4.2. MS Powerpoint
4.3. MS Excel

5. Internet Tools & Technologies 15

5.1. Internet
5.2. Web Applications
5.3. HTML

6. REVISION 15

7. FINAL EXAMINATION 16

Instructional Objectives∗:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Computer Systems Components and their Functions

• Explain computer and Devices
• Describe types of Software

Typing
• Be able to type using typing application

∗
Conditions and standards for all enabling objectives are implied. They are "after completing this lesson" and "by correctly
answering the corresponding test item".

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Windows Operating System
• Be able to navigate Windows XP
• Be able to Manage Files and folders in Windows XP
• Be able to use Utility Applications of Windows XP
• Be able to configure Windows XP to meet user’s requirements

Application Software
• Be able to use MS Word, create and manage Word files
• Be able to use and manage files MS Excel, create and manage Excel files
• Be able to use MS Powerpoint, create and manage Powerpoint files

Internet Tools & Technologies

• Be able to use Internet tools
• Be able to create simple web-pages by using HTML

List of Laboratory Exercises:

1 Practical Demonstration of Computer System

Using Microsoft Windows XP
2
3 Using Utility Programs in MS Windows XP
4 Typing Practice
5 Typing Practice
6 Creating a Basic Documents in MS Word and Effective Document Formatting
7 Structuring Document with Tables
8 Creating Formal Letters, Envelops, & Labels with Mail Merge
1. Planning & Building a Presentation
9
2. Enhancing a Presentation with Graphics & Animation
10 Building & Formatting Worksheets
11 Working with Formulas, Function & Charts
12 Internet & Web Application Introduction

Instructional Tools and Evaluation Methods:

The instructor will assess student's performance through a number of evaluation methods that include
homework, class quizzes, laboratory sessions, assignments, mid-term, and final examinations.

Course Assessment and Evaluation:

• Homework/ Assignments 10%

• Quizes 10%
• Lab Work 10 %
• Mid Term Examination 25%
• Final Lab Exam 10%
• Final Exam 35 %
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Final Grades:
An overall grade will be assigned on the following grading scale.

INTERVAL 95 - 90 - 85 - 80 - 75 - 70 - 65 - 60 -
0 - <60
100 <95 <90 <85 <80 <75 <70 <65
POINTS 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0
LETTER
A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F
GRADE

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Prepared by: __________________________

Dr. Muhammad Abaidullah Anwar
Coordinator CS-001/CS-100
Date:
Approved by:

Approved by: ___________________________

Dr. JUMAH EID AL-ALWANI

DG Advisor &
Coordinator, University College – Yanbu
Date:

Date: 19 March 2008

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