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American University of Madaba: 1. Course Specifics

This document provides information about a Computer Literacy course offered at the American University of Madaba during the Spring 2023 semester. It outlines course specifics including title, number, credit hours and instructor. It also lists learning objectives and outcomes related to understanding basic computer hardware, software and operating systems. The course will cover Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access through lectures, assignments, projects and exams across 16 weeks. University policies on attendance, exams and assignments will apply.

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American University of Madaba: 1. Course Specifics

This document provides information about a Computer Literacy course offered at the American University of Madaba during the Spring 2023 semester. It outlines course specifics including title, number, credit hours and instructor. It also lists learning objectives and outcomes related to understanding basic computer hardware, software and operating systems. The course will cover Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access through lectures, assignments, projects and exams across 16 weeks. University policies on attendance, exams and assignments will apply.

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American University of Madaba

AUM
Faculty of Information Technology
Department of Computer Science
Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2022-2023

1. Course Specifics

Course Title Computer Literacy


Course Number 900096
Course Prerequisite(s) None
Course Co-requisite(s) None
Credit Hours 3
Lecture Days & Time Tue 1:00-02:30
Class Location BB-S01
Course Instructor/s Dr. Mohammad Aladaileh
Syllabus Approved by:
b. Academic Committee
a. Department Chair Dr. Mohammad Bany Taha

 2. Academic Staff Specifics


Name Academic Office Office Hours E-mail Address
Rank Number, Ext.
Dr. Mohammad Assistant BA-S36
Aladaileh Professor 5110 10:00 -11:30 /Mon, wed [email protected]

14:30-16:00 Mon

10:00-11:30 (Online)/ Thu

3. Course Components

Resources:
Students are expected to take notes during the lectures, in addition to making use of the
following resources:
Textbook:

O’Leary Timothy & Linda “Computing Essentials 2021”, McGraw Hill

Course Description:

The course covers the basic parts of the latest version of windows operating systems. It also
introduces the latest and basic components of word, excel, access, and power point. Hands on
experience is stressed. The course is practical in the lab.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will understand the basic concepts in IT, IS, and computer technology.
2. Students will describe computer hardware and software and identify their functions and
characteristics.
3. Students will understand data representation on computers.
4. Students will learn the types of software (application, system, etc.).
5. Students will learn to use the latest version of windows operating systems.

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American University of Madaba

AUM
Faculty of Information Technology
Department of Computer Science
Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2022-2023

6. Students will use the MS-Office suit to perform word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and
database tasks.

Course Learning Outcomes:

A. Knowledge and understanding of Basic components of computer operating system windows 7 as


a user.
B. Knowledge of the basic skills of word, spreadsheet, and database as users.
C. Practical and subject specific skills (transferable skills): projects involve access excel and word.

LoCs
Course Outcomes A A A A B B B B C C C D D D
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3
1 X X X
2 X
3 X

Teaching Methods:

The structure of this course is elaborated throughout lectures, assignments, class, homework&
projects.

Assessment Instruments:
Mark
Mid-semester Exam 30%
Participation 10%
Project, assignment and quizzes 20%
Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
Course Academic Calendar (tentative )

Weeks Topics Homework/reports and


Information Technology, the Internet , and you
1
The Internet, the Computer Basics
web, and Electronic
Commerce (1)
2 The Internet, the Introduction to
web, and Electronic Windows (1)
Commerce (2)
Basic Application Introduction to
Software (1) Windows (2)
3 Basic Application Word 2010 (1) Homework1

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American University of Madaba

AUM
Faculty of Information Technology
Department of Computer Science
Course Syllabus
Spring Semester 2022-2023

Software (2)
The System Unit (1) Word 2010 (2)
4 The System Unit (2) Excel 2010 (1) Homework 2
Revision and midterm exam Midterm exam
5 Input and Output Excel 2010 (2)

Secondary Storage Power Point 2010 (1) Homework 3


6 Communication and Power Point 2010 (2)
Networks (1)
Communication and Homework4
Networks (2)
7 Privacy, Security, Access 2010
and Ethics (1)
Privacy, Security, Homework5
and Ethics (2)
8 Project

Week 16: Revision and Final Exam

Course Policies
University regulations apply to this course regarding class attendance, punctuality, exams, late
submissions, absence with permission, penalties for cheating, and policies for assignments and
projects, if any. Students should be aware of all those in addition to other rules and regulations
stated and descried in the student handbook.

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