Introduction to Computer Applications

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Introduction to Computer Applications
MIS105
Introductory Session
Instructor Irfan Ilyas
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Agenda

• Introducing the Instructor
• Course Introduction Part of Course Syllabus
• Objectives
• Course Composition (Theory Practice)
• Text Books
• Course Relevant Web Sites
• Exam Dates
• Course Policies
• Grading Policy

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Agenda

• Use of Multimedia Content
• Make use of Instructor provided Web content
  (Tims Toolbox at http//www.mhhe.com/oleary/CE05)
  
• Use of online practice Quizzes
• Use of cross-word puzzles

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Introducing the Instructor

• Irfan Ahmed Ilyas
• Lecturer (last 6 years)
• Masters Degree from KFUPM (in ICS) - 2000
• Bachelor Degree from NED, Pakistan (in COE) -1995
• Office Location Building 24/ Room 223
• Office Hours
• SUMT 10AM 11AM

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Course Related Stuff

• Grading Policy
• Exams
• First Major Exam 10
• Second Major Exam 15
• Final Exam 20
• Lab Exams
• Use of Microsoft Excel 15
• Use of Microsoft Access 15
• Use of VBA in Microsoft Access 8
• Quizzes 10
• Class Performances 7

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.Course Related Stuff

• Lecture Textbook
• Computing Essentials 2006AuthorO Leary, T. J.,
  et al.,PublisherMcGraw Hill
• Lab Textbook
• Microsoft Exploring Office XPAuthorRobert T.
  Grauer, Maryan Baber
• PublisherPrintice Hall

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.Course Related Stuff

• Course Exam Dates
• MIS105 Major01 - Wednesday, 21st March OAB
  Building 630 800PM
• MIS105 Major02 - Wednesday, 25th April OAB
  Building 630 800PM
• FINAL EXAM - 700 PM June 10, 2007 Sunday

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Teaching Methodology

• Effective Lecturing

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Class Collaboration Mechanisms

• Lab Sessions
• Whole Class will be divided into groups of 4
  students each
• Each group will be sitting together, working on
  the lab problem
• In the first part, Instructor will be delivering
• An exposure to the relevant concepts
• A brief problem explanation
• The problem is supposed to be solved
  collaboratively

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Class Collaboration Mechanisms

• Lab collaborations
• Minimal Instructors help can be sought by the
  needy group during the session
• At the end, the work done will be graded by the
  instructor on both
• Individual basis Evaluating each students
  understanding about the solution
• Group basis By affecting each students score
  with the group average

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Pictorial View of the Lab Setup
Instructor
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Teaching Methodology

• Group Formation Scheme
• Instructor will be forming the groups in the
  first lab
• Students computer familiarity / academic
  performance will be used as a criterion for
  consistent group distribution

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Example Online Discussions
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Use of WebCT

• Administered by KFUPM
• Available at http//webcourses.kfupm.edu.sa
• Requires a login name/ password on the first page
  s234875/ your email password
• For every student (Sec01, 06, 07, 08)
• Course link for MIS105 will appear
• Discussion groups will be arranged by instructor
  for topic discussions

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Multimedia Components

• Use of Tims Toolbox
• Features included
• Conceptual Animations

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Multimedia Components

• Use of Tims Toolbox
• Features included
• Defining IT positions
• and many more.

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Multimedia Components

• Use of online practice Quizzes
• Helpful in class quiz/ exam preparation
• Test the understandings after finish each chapter

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Multimedia Components

• Use of cross-word puzzles
• Helpful in class quiz/ exam preparation
• Test the understandings after finish each chapter