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CSC101

This course introduces students to computers and information processing over 3 credit hours. Students will learn about computer hardware, software, security, and applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The course involves lectures, tutorials, labs, and independent learning. Assessment includes tests, assignments, lab assessments, and a final exam. By completing the course, students will be able to explain computer components and applications, create documents with Office software, and understand security and privacy concepts.

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CSC101

This course introduces students to computers and information processing over 3 credit hours. Students will learn about computer hardware, software, security, and applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The course involves lectures, tutorials, labs, and independent learning. Assessment includes tests, assignments, lab assessments, and a final exam. By completing the course, students will be able to explain computer components and applications, create documents with Office software, and understand security and privacy concepts.

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Revised: 11/2020

COURSE STRUCTURE

Name of Course: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS & INFORMATION PROCESSING


Course Code: CSC101
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite/co-requisite: None
Summary:
This is the first course in the information and computer fields. This course is designed to introduce
the functions of computer, computer hardware, software programs, computer security, and
information system. Instructions will be given on using application packages such as Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint, and creating Web pages.

Course Learning Outcomes:


Upon completing this course, the students will be able to:
CLO1: Explain the characteristics and functionalities of computers and handled devices,
softwares, hardwares, storages and computer applications. (C2, PLO1)
CLO2: Construct work documents, design and lab reports using Microsoft Office software. (P3,
PLO6)
CLO3: Interpret the fundamentals concepts particularly in relation to security and privacy issues
into real life situations. (C3, PLO2).

Course Format:
Total Student Learning Time (SLT) (L = Lecture; T = Tutorial; P = Practical; EL = E-Learning) :
Learning Hours Total Student Learning Time
Independent Learning (hr)
L T P EL (hr)

28 0 14 14 64 120

Teaching and Delivery Methods/ Teaching Methodology:


Lectures, Tutorials and Laboratory work, delivered in a combination of blended & independent
learning

E-Learning provided by INTI makes learning more accessible and convenient for the students.
The blended model utilized by INTI is the integration of E-learning via INTI’s Learning
Management System and the conventional lecturer-led classroom activities. INTI students are
required to access to the online learning materials (additional notes, reading materials, online
assessments, discussion forums and etc.), so as to acquire a complete learning process. This
also promotes self-directed learning in encouraging INTI students to be independent learners
Revised: 11/2020

Syllabus:

Lecture(s) Course Content Outline CLO


1&2 An Overview Computers and Their Usage 1,2
Computer and information literacy, the components of computers, their
usage, type of computers, and the elements of information systems
Lab Application: Introduction to Windows Operating System
3&4 Software Applications: User Tools 1,2
Operating Systems and user interface, software applications, learning
aids and application supporting tools.
Lab Application: MS-Word 1
5&6 The System Unit 1,2
Components in the computer system, data representation, Machine
Language instructions, and the different types of processing.
Lab Application: MS-Word 2
7 - 10 Input and Output 1,2
Input / Output devices, and peripherals such as Source Data Automation
devices, computer terminals, types of display devices and printing
devices.
Lab Application: PowerPoint 1 & MS-PowerPoint 2
11 & 12 Data Storage 1,2
The types of data storage, such as CD-ROM and Optical Disks,
Magnetic
Lab Application: Creating Web Pages 1
13 & 14 The Internet and the World Wide Web 1,2
The Internet, the History of the Internet, How the Internet works?, The
WWW, Other Internet Services, Types of Web Sites, Netiquette, Web
Publishing
Lab Application: Creating Web Pages 2
15 & 16 Operating System and System Software 1,2,3
The function of Operating Systems, type of operating systems, loading
an operating system, and software utilities
Lab Application: Creating Web Pages 3
17 & 18 Computers and Society: Security and privacy 1,2,3
Computer viruses, virus detection and removal, Unauthorized access,
software and hardware theft, system failure and backup procedures,
Internet and network security, and computer privacy laws
Lab Application: : MS-Excel 1
19 - 20 Program Development & Programming Languages 1,2,3
The function of computer program, program development life cycle,
programming languages, and software program development tools
Lab Application: MS-Excel 2
21 - 24 Flow Charts 1,2,3
Counter controlled loops, sentinel, controlled loops, decisions with two
alternatives, and decisions with three alternatives
Lab Application: MS-Excel 3 & MS- Access 1
25 - 28 Information Systems 1,2,3
The importance of information to an organization, the use of information,
management levels in an organization, qualities of valuable information,
types of information system, and the role of personal computers in
information systems.
Lab Application: MS-Access 2 & MS-Access 3
Revised: 11/2020

Laboratory Work:
Lab Lessons
1 Introduction to Windows Operating System
2-3 MS Word
4-5 MS PowerPoint
6-8 Creating Web Pages
8-10 MS Excel
11-13 MS Access

Student Evaluation:
Continuous Assessment Percentage CLO
(%)
1 Test 20 1
2 Assignment 40 3
3 Lab assessment 10 2
Final Assessment Percentage CLO
(%)
Final exam 30 1
TOTAL 100%

Final exam format:


Duration: 2 hours
The students will be required to answer:
Section A: TWENTY multiple-choice questions. (20 marks, each carry 1 mark)
Section B: TEN fill-in-the- blanks questions (20 marks, each carry 2 marks)
Section C: FOUR subjective questions: TWO flowcharts-based questions and TWO long or
short essays questions (60 marks)

Grading Scale:
A+ (96% – 100%), A (90% – 95%), A- (86% – 89%), B+ (82% – 85%), B (78% – 81%),
B- (74% – 77%), C+ (70% – 73%), C (65% – 69%), C- (60% – 64%), D+ (55% – 59%),
D (50% – 54%), F (Below 50%)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Final Examination is compulsory. Missed Final Exam will result in F grade.

Additional Information: NIL

Main Reference(s) Supporting Course:


Misty E. Vermaat, Susan L. Sebok, Steven M. Freund, Jennifer T. Campbell, Mark Frydenberg (2018)
Discovering Computers 2018, 1st Edition, Digital Technology, Data, and Devices, Shelly Cashman
Series.

Additional References:
1. Shelly Cashman Series Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2019 Introductory, 1st ed.
2. Sandra Cable, Steven M. Freund, Ellen Monk, Susan L. Sebok, Joy L. Starks, Misty E.
Vermaat. Published: © 2020.

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