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1. University of SharjahDepartment of Computer ScienceIntroduction to Information Technology1411100Fall 2010-11 <br />Course Number: 1411100Course Title: Introduction to Information TechnologyOffering Format: (2 + 2) = 3 Credit HoursOffered Semester(s): Fall / Spring / SummerPre-requisites(s) : NoneCo-requisites (s) : None<br />Catalog Description: This Course provides the basic understanding of computer hardware and software. Advance features and practice of Windows XP and Office 2007. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Multimedia. <br />Course Goals: The goals of this course is to :-Provide an Introduction to Computing and the Basic Hardware and Software Concepts of a Computer.Provide an understanding and Hands On Experience of Windows XP.Provide an understanding and Hands On Experience of Office 2007Provide an understanding and Hands On Experience of Multimedia.Course Outcomes:Student who successfully complete this course will be able to:-Able to understand the hardware and software components of a computer , and able to use any PC using Windows XP Able to Create, Edit, Modify and Maintain Word DocumentsAble to Design and Implement PowerPoint PresentationsAble to Solve Problems using ExcelAble to Design and Implement a Database using Access.Able to use Multimedia.<br />Textbook: Exploring MicroSoft Office 2007 Volume I By Robert T. Grauer,(Prentice Hall Publication) <br />Data files: Download from http://www.prenhall.com/grauer/<br />Requirement: USB flash, Textbook, Computer (equipped with Office 2007).<br />Assessment Assignments10% <br />Exam-135%<br />Exam-2 (Quizzes)15%(no makeup)<br />Final Exam40%<br />Teaching Methodology: <br />Lectures and practical explanation. Students will work on the Hands-On and other Exercises.<br />InstructorTel. No.E-MailOffice Hours<br />10% ( 3 classes) absence ---1st Warning, <br />Attendance is compulsory:15% ( 4.5 classes) absence----2nd Warning<br />20% ( 6 classes ) absence----Will not be allowed to appear for the Exam <br />Assessment and Schedule:<br />TaskMarksTopic(s)Due DateAssignment 12Intro and Windows Oct-3, 4Assignment 22WordOct-24, 25Assignment 32PowerPointNov-7, 8Assignment 42ExcelDec-5, 6Assignment 52AccessDec-28, 29QuizzesQuiz DateQuiz-11Introduction, Windows Oct-3, 4Quiz-24WordOct-24, 25Quiz-34ExcelDec-5, 6Quiz 44AccessDec-28, 29Quiz 52Multimedia (Class Work)January 4, 5ExamsExam-135Word & PowerPointNov 4, 2010 ( Tentative)Final Exam40Excel, Access, MultimediaTo be announced. <br />Notes:<br />Late Asmt out of One mark. <br />No makeup Quiz for any reason.<br />2010-11TopicsWeek-1Sep-19Introduction (Slides) + Windows XP. (Page 1077) Chapter 1 Week-2 Sep-26Word. Page-69 Week-3 Oct-3Week-4 Oct-10Week-5 (One Class )Oct-17Week-5 (One Class)Oct-19PowerPoint Page-793 Week-6 Oct-24Week-7 Oct-31Nov-4 Thursday (Tentative)Mid Term EXAMWeek-8 Nov-7EXCEL Page-311 Week-9 Nov-14 (Eid holidays)Week-10 Nov-21Week-11 Nov-28Week-12 (One Class)Dec-5Dec-7 (Hijra Holiday)Dec-8ACCESS Page-545 Week-13Dec-12Week-14Dec-19Week-15Dec-26Week-16Jan-2, 2011Multimedia; Material being providedTo be announcedFINAL EXAM<br />