Course Title: Introduction to Computers

Course Code: MIS-105

Section: 6 Semester: Summer 2012 Class Time: ST 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM Class Room: NAC 509 Instructor: Adeyl Khan (Ayn) Office: NAC 733 Office Hours ST: 01:00 PM to 04:30 PM Office Hours MW: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM e-mail: Find outside the office room NSU Ext: 1780

Course Introduction
Introduction to Computers (MIS 105) provides you with an understanding of Information Technology and its application in a wide range of disciplines focusing primarily on business processes. This is done by having a deeper understanding of the functionalities of a computer system- interaction between hardware, software, and the user. In this course you will get the technology applications and management skills that will be valuable throughout your career.

Course Objectives
The course aims to introduce the participants to the Information Technology (IT) as it applies to a Business. In a ever changing technological world, it provides a foundation towards the technology and explains how it evolved as well as how it is expected to evolve. It allows an understanding and appreciation of the contribution of IT to the modern businesses to develop strategies for competitive advantage leveraging the IT. Different types and sizes of computers are explained with their applications in the businesses world. Additionally, information about ethics, security, the internet, word processing, desktop publishing, networking, database management systems, and programming and languages. The course will provide a good understanding of MS Windows OS and MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Teaching Approach
The course contains readings from textbooks, journals and various web-sources, class lectures, individual and group assignments, online quizzes and a term project. The group assignments and the term project will require group work including meetings, conducting research at various organizations, preparing reports and delivering presentation. A textbook is assigned for the course. The lectures will be delivered in English using PowerPoint slides (from the textbook and other sources). A course website is going to be used to provide participant with relevant information including course policies, guidelines, online quizzes and the related.

Required Text

"Computers: tools for an information age" by Capron, H. and Johnson, J.A. Edition: 8th Publisher: Prentice Hall.

Tentative Class Topics

Week Topic C1 Computers: Tools for an Information Age 1 C2 Applications Software: Getting the Work Done 2 C3 Operating Systems: Software in the Background 3 C4 The Central Processing Unit: What Goes on Inside the... 4 C5 Input and Output: The User Connection 5 C6 Storage and Multimedia: The Facts and More 6 C7 Networking: Computer Connections 7 C8 The Internet: At Home and in the Workplace 8 C9 Social and Ethical Issues in Computing: Doing the Right... 9 C10 Security and Privacy: Computers and the Internet 10 C11 Word Processing and Desktop Publishing: Printing It 11 C12 Spreadsheets and Business Graphics: Facts and Figures 12

Course Organization & Grading

Lectures (Attendance 10%)
Class lectures are based on PowerPoint slides. Additional lecture sessions besides the ones designated by the NSU will be announced as appropriate.

Reading Assignment (Bonus %)

Read the respective chapter that will be taught in a class before the class.

Group Assignments (GA 10%)

Will be assigned in class.

Individual Online Assignments (IOA 15%)

Online assessments will be announced in class. See the IOA policy for details.

Exams (Mid-1 15% + Mid2 15% + Final 15%)

Midterms and final question pattern will be similar to IOAs. You can check out samples in the course website.

Term Project Proposal, Paper & Presentation (20%)

A term project proposal will be required within the first three week of the course. You will need to finish a paper based on your proposal within the 19th week of the course. There will be presentations during the 22nd to final week The project will reflect your understanding of a real world application as per the course content.

Extra Credits (Bonus 9%)

If you find a mistake in an exam-paper, a note and similar (1% per instance, maximum 3%) Students not missing any class ~ 3% Participation bonus (up to 3%) for engaging class discussion awarded in class.

Additional guidelines & policy (Check the course website)

Faculty Contact Information Assignment submission policy General policies Grade distribution scheme Technology requirements for this course

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