توصيف مادة COIT 260

Course Description

This course provides students a dynamic and engaging them in computing Technology concepts in their personal, professional and academic levels. It also introduced students to the basic concepts of computing including the components of the System Unit, Input and Output, Storage, the Operating Systems and Utility Programs, Communications and Networks, Database Management, Security of the Computers, The Internet, Information System Development, and Enterprise Computing.

Course Objectives

After complete this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the basic computer concepts and the many components of a computer system (a).
• Provides an exposure to students to the world of the Internet and the World Wide Web and applications( a, i)
• Expose students to the many types of application software, programming languages that can be utilized in Information Systems Development (i).
• Able to understand the management of organizational databases and the concept of Enterprise Computing (i)

Course Requirements and Grading

• ? Grading
  • 40   2 exams                    
  • 40   final exam       
  • 10   quizes
  • 10   aassignments

    Week#	Chapter	Assignments
    1	Introduction to Computer.
    2	The Internet and World Wide Web
    3	Application Software
    4	The Components of the System Unit	Assignment#1
    5	Input and Output
    6	Exam1
    7	Storage
    8	Operating Systems
    9	Utility Programs	Assignment#2
    10	Data Communications Networks
    11	Management Information System
    12	Exam2
    13	Database Management	Assignment#3
    14	Programming Languages, Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

     

    Class Schedule

    Meet 50 minutes 3 times/week

    Rules

• Attendance is required
• It is your responsibility to get the course notes, handouts, and case studies handout should you miss class or be late
• There will be mid-term examination and final examination. NO re-sit exams will be allowed for those who do not attend the exam unless they are able to produce valid medical certificate.  Failure to notify the instructor within 3 days after the exams will result in failure.
• The students have to make sure that they submit the works on or before the dateline. Late submission for assignments or project will not be accepted.
• The final grade of “Fail” will be given for any assignment or exam where plagiarism (“cut-and-paste”) or cheating has occurred. 

Important Notes

• Check email every day:  Important class-related information will be announced through email messages.
• Check the course material on blackboard. Changes will be posted there. You are expected to be current on all matters pertaining to the blackboard.
• Be sure to keep a copy of all your work. 
• Communicating via email:Questions about grades, homework, absences, rescheduling .