Sylabus CSC134
Sylabus CSC134
PERLIS
Kampus Arau, 02600 Arau, Perlis
This course exposes the students on the essentials of computing and preparing the non-computer science students on
the basic things necessary when they are needed to set up information systems in their organizations with the help of
software houses. CSC134 deals with the general computer literacy. Understanding the computer is becoming more
essential to be productive and successful in today’s world. The course exposes fundamental concepts in a manner that
emphasizes their importance from the user’s point of view. The computer is transforming the way we learn,
communicate and do business. Besides providing an overview of computers – what they are doing and what they can
do, this course also covers the aspects including computer security and ethics, modern trends and issues. The students
are expected to have hands-on experience by using popular application packages.
5.0 TEXTBOOK
Discovering Computers
Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, and Misty E. Vermaat
Thomson Course Technology
REFERENCES
1. Shelly, G.B., Cashman T.J., and Vermaat, M.E., 2007. Discovering Computers – Fundamentals, Second Edition, Shelly-
Cashman Series, Thomson Course Technology.
2. O’Leary, T.J and O’Leary, Linda. I, 2006 Computing Essentials 2006 – Complete Edition, McGraw Hill.
3. O’Leary, T.J and O’Leary, Linda. I, 2005 Computing Essentials 2005, McGraw Hill.
4. Evans, A., Martin K., and Poatsy, M.A., 2007, Technology in Action – Third Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.
5. IT Kini by lecturers of TMSK, UiTM Shah Alam. McGraw Hill.
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LESSON PLAN
CODE : CSC134
COURSE : COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING
LECTURER : EN WAN ABDULLAH ZUBIR
NO Week TOPIC
1 1 1.0 Introduction
2 2 2.0 Internet and the Web
3 3 3.0 Application Software
4 4 4.0 System Software
5 5 3.0 The System Unit
6 6 6.0 Input and Output
SEMESTER BREAK
7 8 7.0 Secondary Storage; Test I
8 9 8.0 Communications and Networking
9 10 9.0 Privacy, Security, Ethics, and Ergonomic
10 11 10.0 Information System
11 12 11.0 Information System Development and Programming Languages
12 13 & 14 Revision Test II (Common Test)
4.0 ASSESSMENT
Test 1 & 2 15%
Quiz 5%
Group Project 10%
Lab Assignments 20%
Final Exam 50%
Total 100%
IMPORTANT !
1. Get your text book : Discovering Computers: Fundamentals, Edition
2. Avoid being bar from Final Examination – 20% or more absence without valid reasons.
3. NO Lab/Test copy/plagiarism – zero marks!
4. NO markup test – unless valid reasons eg. medical leave or special leave granted by the HEP.
5. Get a USB pen drive!