Republic of Yemen

‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

Course Specification of Introduction to Computer

Course No ( ………………. )

2020/2021

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

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 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

I. Course Identification and General Information:

1 Course Title: Introduction to Computer

2 Course Code & Number:

C.H
TOTAL
3 Credit hours: Th. Seminar Pr Tr.

2 ---- 2 --- 3

Study level/ semester at which this First Year -First Semester

4
course is offered:

5 Pre –requisite (if any): None

6 Co –requisite (if any): None

Program (s) in which the course is Computer Science, Information

7
offered: Technology, Information Systems

8 Language of teaching the course: English/ Arabic

9 Study System Term Based System

10 Mode of delivery: Full Time

Location of teaching the course: Faculty of Computer and Information

11
Technology

12 Prepared By: Dr. Malek Naser Al-gabri

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

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 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

13 Date of Approval

II. Course Description:

This course covers the basic fundamentals of Introduction to computers, their capabilities,
limitations, and implications; Applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation,
multimedia, and webpage development; Computer terminology, hardware and software
organization, and basic concepts of data representations and instructions formats.

III. Course Intended learning Referenced PILOs

outcomes (CILOs) of the
course
a.1 Define the basics concept of Computer Systems and A1, A2,A5,A6
network.

a.2 Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of A1, A2,A5,A6

Computer Science, including Applications, OS,
Computer terminology, web, security, logic,
algorithms, and data representation

b.1 Categorize the impacts of Computer Systems B3, B6

(hardware and software) to the individual and to
wider society.

b.2 Distinguish the appropriate Programming Languages, B2, B3

devices, applications and Operating system.

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

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 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

c.1 Choose different application programs like word C4, C6

processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database
management systems.

c.2 Employ computer skills in different Computer Science C4, C6

environments.

d.1 Negotiate independently, set tasks and solve D1, D3

problems on ethical scientific basis by using computer
systems

d.2 Manipulate MS office to write a report, create a D1, D3

spreadsheet, and prepare a presentation.

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

4
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

(A) Alignment Course Intended Learning Outcomes of Knowledge and

Understanding to Teaching Strategies and Assessment Strategies:

Course Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching Assessment Strategies

strategies

a1- Define the basics concept of Class Lectures exams/assignments

Computer Systems and network. Homework
Lab-based
courses Quizzes

Problem
solving

a2- Explain the fundamental principles Class Lectures Exams/assignments

and concepts of Computer Science, Homework
Lab-based
including Applications, OS, Computer
courses Quizzes
terminology, web, security, logic,
algorithms, and data representation Problem
solving

(B) Alignment Course Intended Learning Outcomes of Intellectual Skills to Teaching

Strategies and Assessment Strategies:

Course Intended Learning Teaching strategies Assessment Strategies

Outcomes

b1- Categorize the impacts of Class Lectures Exams/Assignments,

Computer Systems (hardware Homework / Quizzes Lab
Lab-based courses
and software) to the individual exam/Lab work
and to wider society. Problem solving

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

5
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

b2- Distinguish the appropriate Class Lectures Exams/Assignments,

Programming Languages, Homework / Quizzes Lab
Lab-based courses
devices, applications and exam/Lab work
Operating system. Problem solving

(C) Alignment Course Intended Learning Outcomes of Professional and Practical

Skills to Teaching Strategies and Assessment Strategies:

Course Intended Learning Teaching strategies Assessment Strategies

Outcomes

c1- Choose different Class Lectures Exams/Assignments

application programs like word Homework / Quizzes
Lab-based courses
processing, spreadsheet, Lab exam/Lab work
presentation, and database Problem solving ,Written Exams
management systems.

c2- Employ computer skills in Class Lectures Exams/Assignments,

different Computer Science Homework /
Lab-based courses
environments. Quizzes Lab
Problem solving exam/Lab work
Written Exams

(D) Alignment Course Intended Learning Outcomes of Transferable Skills to Teaching

Strategies and Assessment Strategies:

Course Intended Learning Outcomes Teaching strategies Assessment Strategies

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

6
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

d1- Negotiate independently, set Class Lectures Assignments/Homework

tasks and solve problems on ethical Quizzes Lab exam
Lab-based courses
scientific basis by using computer
Lab work /Final Exam
systems Problem solving
Discussion and oral
exam

d2- Manipulate MS office to write a Class Lectures Assignments/Homework

report, create a spreadsheet, and Quizzes Lab exam
Lab-based courses
prepare a presentation.
Lab work /Final Exam
Problem solving
Discussion and oral
exam

IV. Course Content:

A – Theoretical Aspect:
Number
Order Units/Topics List Learning Sub Topics List of contact
Outcomes Weeks hours

1 - History of
Computers: Timeline &
Basic Computer Evolution
1 a1, a2 1 2
Concepts 2 - Computer System
Types: Mobile,
Stationary & Multi-User

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

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 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

3 - Impact of Computers
on Work Environments

4 - Information Systems
vs. Information
Technology: Differences
& Examples

1 - Computer System
Components: Computer
Parts & Functions
a1, a2,
2 - What is a Computer
b1
System Unit? - Function,
Components &
Definition

3 - Computer Memory
and Processing Devices:
Computer Hardware Functions &
2 Components & Characteristics 2
Functions 4 - What is a Computer
Keyboard? - Parts,
Layout & Functions

5 - What is a
Motherboard? -
Definition, Function &
Diagram
1
6 - What Is a Video
Card? Function,
Definition & Types

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

8
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

7 - What Is a Hard
Drive? Types, Function &
Definition

8 - External and Internal

Storage Devices: Optical,
Magnetic &
Semiconductor Storage

9 - Network Interface
Card (NIC): Types,
Function & Definition

10 - Computer Output
Devices: Monitors,
Speakers, & Printers

1 - What is Computer
Software? - Definition &
Applications
1
2 - Systems Software:
Utility Software, Device
Drivers and Firmware

Application & 3 - Application Software

3 for Personal, Enterprise 2
System Software
& Workgroup Objectives

a1, a2, 4 - Desktop Publishing &

b1, b2, Word Processing
c1, c2 Software: MS Word,
InDesign & WordPerfect

5 - Presentation
Software & Graphic

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

9
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

Suites: Purpose &

Examples

6 - Multimedia
Software: Working with
Audio and Video

1 - Computer Operating
Systems: Managing
a2, b1,
Hardware and Software
b2, c1,
Resources
c2,d2
2 - OS Functions:
Security, System
Management,
Communication and
Hardware & Software
Services
Operating Systems
4 1 2
for Computers 3 - Enterprise,
Workgroup & Personal
Operating Systems

4 - What is a Graphical
User Interface (GUI)? -
Definition, Components
& Examples

5 - Command Line
Interface: Commands,
Parameters & Options

1 - The Components of a
Telecommunications
5 Telecommunications 2
Systems
Systems

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

10
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

2 - Types of Networks:
LAN, WAN, WLAN, MAN,
SAN, PAN, EPN & VPN

3 - Network
a1 Architecture: Tiered &
Peer-to-Peer
1
4 - How Star, Bus, Ring
& Mesh Topology
Connect Computer
Networks in
Organizations

5 - Communication &
Wireless Computing
Devices: GPS, PDA,
Cellular & Satellite

1 – Modify files &

Sharing
1
2 -types of file Systems:
File Processing a2, b2,
6 FAT, NTFS, and HFS + 2
System c1,c2,d1
3 - File Extensions
“MP3, GIF, JPG, DOCX,
XLSX, EXE, & More”

1 - Basic Guide to
Using Microsoft Microsoft Word:
7 2
Word Toolbars & Document
Views

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

11
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

2 - New Documents &

Templates in Microsoft
Word

3 - Formatting Text in
Microsoft Word: Layout
& Style

4 - How to Format
Margins in Microsoft
Word

5 - Microsoft Word:
Inserting & Modifying
Hyperlinks

6 - How to Save & Share 1

a2, b1, Microsoft Word

b2, c1, Documents
c2,d2 7 - How to Review &
Track Changes in
Microsoft Word

8 - Creating Headers &

Footers in Microsoft
Word

9 - Creating a Custom
Table of Contents in
Microsoft

10 - How to Insert
Watermarks in Microsoft
Word

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

12
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

11 - Creating &
Modifying Tables in
Microsoft Word

12 - How to Create
Labels in Microsoft
Word

13 - How to Use Mail

Merge in Microsoft
Word

14 - Using Advanced
Mail Merge Features in
Microsoft Word

1 - How to Add, Copy,

and Move Worksheets
Within Excel Workbooks

2 - How to Modify the

Worksheet Tab in Excel

a2, b1, 3 - Modifying Page

Using Microsoft b2, c1, Setup Properties in
8 1 2
Excel c2,d2 Excel

4 - How to Insert &

Delete Columns & Rows
in Excel

5 - Workbook Themes:
Applying & Changing
Themes in Excel

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

13
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

6 - Adjusting Column
Width & Row Height in
Excel

7 - How to Insert
Watermarks in Your
Excel Worksheet

8 - How to Insert
Headers & Footers in
Excel

9 - Using Data
Validation in Excel

10 - Using the RIGHT,

LEFT and MID Functions
in Excel

11 - Using the TRIM &

CLEAN Functions to Fix
Data in Excel

12 - Using the UPPER

and LOWER Functions in
Excel

13 - How to Use the

CONCATENATE Function
in Excel

1 - Beginner's Guide to
a2, b1, Using PowerPoint
Using Microsoft
9 b2, c1, 2 - Using the File and 2
PowerPoint
c2,d2 Home Menus in
PowerPoint

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

14
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

3 - Using the Insert and

Design Menus in
PowerPoint

4 - Using the Transitions

and Animations Menus
in PowerPoint

5 - Using the Drawing

Tools and Format
Features in PowerPoint

6 - How to Create a
PowerPoint Presentation
Using a Template

7 - How to Create a 1
Blank PowerPoint
Presentation

8 - How to Import Text

Files into your
PowerPoint

9 - Formatting Your
PowerPoint Presentation
Using Slide Masters and
Layouts

10 - How to Modify Your

PowerPoint
Presentation's Theme
and Background

11 - How to Add and

Customize Headers and
Footers in PowerPoint

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

15
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

12 - How to Add and

Format Slide Numbers,
Headers and Footers in
PowerPoint

13 - How to Change
Page Setup and
Grayscale Options

14 - How to Use Views

to Navigate Your
PowerPoint Presentation

15 - Understanding Slide
Orientation in
PowerPoint

1 - Types of Data: Text,

Numbers & Multimedia

2 - Basics of Big Data

3 - Database Concepts
and Structures: The
a2, b1, Elements That Make Up
Database
10 b2, c1, a Database 2
Fundamentals
c2,d2
4 - What is Database
Management? - How
Databases Help
Organizations

5 - Cloud Computing
1
and Databases:

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

16
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

Technology to Improve
Database Management

6 - Data Warehousing
and Data Mining:
Information for Business
Intelligence

7 - Database Query:
Definition & Tools

8 - Database
Administration and
Security: Definition and
Purpose

1 - What Is
Programming? -
Definition &
Introduction for
Beginning Programmers

2 - Programming
a1, a2, Languages: C++, Java,
Computer
b1, b2, Python and Others
11 Programming 2
c1, c2,
Fundamentals 3 - Web Page Design
d1, d2 1
and Programming
Languages: HTML,
XHTML, XML, CSS &
JavaScript

4 - 5 Basic Elements Of
Programming

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

17
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

5 - How to Write a
Program: Coding, Testing
& Debugging

1 - World Wide Web:

How the Web Works

2 - The Internet: IP
1
Addresses, URLs, ISPs,
DNS & ARPANET

a1, a2, 3 - What is Web

Web Browsers &
12 c2 Technology? - Definition 2
Technology
& Trends

4 - How the Internet

Can Solve Business
Problems

5 - Online Etiquette:
Definition & Rules

1 - What is a Computer
Virus? - Definition, Types
& Protection

2 - What is a Hacker? -
Definition & Overview
Computer Threats & 3 - Mousetrapping in
13 a2,b2,d1 2
Security Computer Security:
Definition

4 - What is a Denial of
Service (DoS) Attack? -
Definition, Types &
Examples

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

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 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

5 - What is Phishing? -
Definition, Examples &
1
Awareness

6 - What is Computer
Security? - Definition &
Basics

7 - Types of Computer
Security

8 - Computer Security
Policies Examples

9 - Types of Network
Security

10 - What is a Firewall in
Network Security? - Role
& Use

11 - What is Internet
Security? - Privacy,
Protection & Essentials

1 - Ethical Issues in
Managing Technology in
Business

Technology's 2 - Intellectual Property

14 Ethical, Legal & a2,b2,d1 and Open Source 2
Privacy Issues Software: Issues and
Concerns

3 - Impact of
Technology on Privacy 1

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

19
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

4 - Information Privacy:
Laws & Examples

5 - Protecting Consumer
Privacy Online

6 - Using Privacy
Settings in Social Media

Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 14 28

B - Practical Aspect: (if any)

Number of contact Learning
Order Tasks/ Experiments
Weeks hours Outcomes
Computer History,
1 Fundamentals, and Operating 1 2 a1, b1
Systems

System Components, 2 a1, a2,b1

2 Input/output Devices, and 1
Storage Devices

Use windows OS to Manage

3 Files, Programs and to Browse 2
4 a1, a2, b2, c1
the Interne

Concepts: Windows Explorer File

4 Management, Privacy, and 1
2 a1, a2, b2, c1, c2
Security

Using Word Documents and

5 1
Features, 2 a1, a2, b2, c2

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

20
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

Resumes, Cover Letters,

Research Papers, Newsletters,
6 1 2 a1, a2, b2, c1
and Merged
Address Labels with Word

Excel Worksheets, Charts, 2

7 1 a1, a2, b1, c1
Formulas, Functions, and Tables

Excel Pie Charts, Line Charts, and 2

8 1 a1, a2, b1, c1
What-lf Analysis Tools

PowerPoint Presentation
Creation; Enhancing
4 a1, a2, b2
9 Presentations with Pictures, 2
Transitions, Objects,
Backgrounds, and Smart

Create, Query, and Sort an

10 Access Database; Create 2 4 a1, a2, b1, b2, c1,
Forms and Reports c2

The Internet and World Wide 2 a1, a2, b1, b2, c1,
11 1
Web c2,d1,d2

Number of Weeks /and Units Per Semester 14 32

V. Teaching strategies of the course:

Class Lectures

Lab-based courses

Problem solving

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

21
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

VI. Assignments:
No Assignments Aligned CILOs(symbols) Week Due Mark

1 Homework 1 a.1,a.2,b.1 3 2.5

2 Homework 2 a.1,a.2,b.1,b.2 6 2.5
3 Homework 3 b.1,b.2,c.1,c.2, 9 2.5
4 Homework 4 c.1,c.2,d.1,d.2 12 2.5
5 Total 10

VII. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During

the Semester:
Aligned Course
Proportion
Assessment Week
No. Mark of Final Learning
Method Due
Assessment
Outcomes

3 th,6 th a.1, a.2, b.1, b.2, c.1, c.2, c.3

1 Assessment 10 %10
,9 th,12 th

Mid-term a.1, a.2, b.1, b.2, c.1, c.2

2 7 th 20 %20
Exam

3 final lab exam 15 th 10 %10 a.1, a.2, b.1, b.2, c.1, c.2, d1, d.2

4 Final- Exam 16 th 60 %60 a.1, a.2, b.1, b.2, c.1, c.2, d1, d.2

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

22
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

5 Total 100 100%

VIII. Learning Resources:

• Written in the following order: ( Author - Year of publication – Title – Edition – Place of
publication – Publisher).
1- Required Textbook(s) ( maximum two ).

1- Misty E. Vermaat , Susan L. Sebok , Steven M. Freund, Jennifer T.

Campbell , Mark Frydenberg , 2017, Discovering Computers: Digital
Technology, Data, and Devices, 1st ed, engage Learning.
2- Darrell W Hajek , Cesar Herrera, 2017, Introduction To Computers, ,
CreateSpace Independent Publishing
3- 2- Essential References.
1. Misty E. Vermaat ,2016, Discovering Computers: Tools, Apps, Devices,
and the Impact of Technology
2. Ron White, 2014, How Computers Work: The Evolution of
Technology,10ed , Que Publishing
3- Electronic Materials and Web Sites etc.

1-https://study.com/academy/topic/basic-computer-concepts.html

IX. Course Policies:

Unless otherwise stated, the normal course administration policies and rules of the
Faculty of Computer and Information Technology apply. For the policy, see: -----------
-------------------------
The University Regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced. Please refer
to -----------
Class Attendance:
1 A student should attend not less than 75 % of total hours of the subject;
otherwise he will not be able to take the exam and will be considered as exam

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

23
 Republic of Yemen
‫الجمهورية اليمنية‬
Minster of Higher
‫وزارة التعليم العالي والبحث‬
Education and
‫العلمي‬
Scientific Research
‫ صنعاء‬- ‫جامعة‬
Sana’a University
‫كلية الحاسوب وتكنولوجيا‬
Faculty of Computer &
‫المعلومات‬
IT
‫وحدة ضمان الجودة‬
Quality Assurance Unit

failure. If the student is absent due to illness, he/she should bring a proof
statement from university Clinic
Tardy:
2 For late in attending the class, the student will be initially notified. If he
repeated lateness in attending class, he will be considered as absent.
Exam Attendance/Punctuality:
3 A student should attend the exam on time. He is Permitted to attend an exam
half one hour from exam beginning, after that he/she will not be permitted to
take the exam and he/she will be considered as absent in exam.
Assignments & Project
4 The assignment is given to the students after each chapter; the student has to
submit all the assignments for checking on time.
Cheating:
5 For cheating in exam, a student will be considered as fail. In case the cheating
is repeated three times during his/her study the student will be disengaged from
the Faculty.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the attending of a student the exam of a course instead of another
6 student. If the examination committee proofed a plagiarism of a student, he
will be disengaged from the Faculty. The final disengagement of the student
from the Faculty should be confirmed from the Student Council Affair of the
university.
Other policies:
- Mobile phones are not allowed to use during a class lecture. It must be
closed, otherwise the student will be asked to leave the lecture room
7
- Mobile phones are not allowed in class during the examination.
- Lecture notes and assignments my given directly to students using soft or
hard copy

Head of Department Vise Dean for Quality Dean of the Faculty Dean of Academic Development center and
Assurance Quality
. Ibrahim A. Al-Balatah Dr. Anwar Al-Shamiri Dr. Nagi Al-Shibani Assoc. Prof. Dr.Huda Al.Emad

Rector of Sana'a University

Prof. Dr. Qassim Mohammed Abbas

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