Lebanese International University

School of Arts and Science

Sana’a Campus – Yemen

Course Title: CSCI200 Introduction to Computers

Instructor: Alexander S. Al-Gumaei
Email: alexgumaei@gmail.com
Mobile No.:
Google Classroom: KLR5HGH
Semester:
Textbook: Discovering Computers Enhanced Edition @2019: Tools, Apps, Devices, and
the Impact of Technology
Class Hours: 3

Course Description:
Learn advanced computer concepts with topics including digital security,
networking, communications, operating systems, database management, programming
languages, information systems development and career opportunities in computer field
and computer trends. This course also provides a hands-on practice on common software
applications such as, spreadsheet applications (MS-Excel), Database applications (MS-
Access) and simple view of programming language.
Course Outline and Plan:
Topics to be covered as follow:

Week # Lecture # Topic Comment

1 Discussion and Introduction
1 2 Chapter 5: Digital Security, Ethics and Privacy
3 Chapter 5 ( cont.)
1 Chapter 5 ( cont.)
2 2 Chapter 5 ( cont.)
3 Chapter 5 ( cont.)
1 Chapter 9: Operating Systems
3 2 Chapter 9 ( cont.)
3 Chapter 9 ( cont.)
1 Chapter 9 ( cont.)
4 2 Revision
3 TEST 1 25/01/2023
1 MS-Excel Practical
5 2 MS-Excel Practical
3 MS-Excel Practical
1 Practical Exam (Excel) 04/02/2023
6 2 Chapter 10 : Communicating Digital Content
3 Chapter 10 ( cont.)
1 Chapter 10 ( cont.)
7 2 Chapter 11: Building Solutions: Databases and
Application Development Tools
3 Chapter 11 ( cont.)
1 Chapter 11 ( cont.)
8 2 Revision
3 Mid-term 22/02/2023
1 Chapter 12: Working In The Enterprise
9 2 GRADES REVIEW
3 MS-Access Practical
1 MS-Access Practical
10 2 MS-Access Practical
3 Practical Exam (Access) 08/03/2023
 1
11 2
3
1 Course Review and Preparation for Final Exam
12 2
3

Grading Scheme:

1. Class Attendance and Participation 10%

2. Practical Exam ( Excel + Access) 20%
3. Test # 1 10%
4. Mid Exam 20%
6. Final Exam 40%

Total: 100 Points