Course Introduction

 This course Develop an understanding of

the components of computing and their
relationships, significant impacts of IT
disciplines on society, fundamentals of
programming structures, basic modules
and functions of operating system,
enterprise and Internet business
applications, and the basics of network
architectures, protocols and security,
basics on AI and expert systems.
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  By the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
 1. Recognize the basics of the components of computing and their
relationships.
 2. Recognize the fundamentals of programming structures, basic modules
and functions of operating system
 3. Recognize the basic modules and functions of operating system
 4. Explain the basics of network architectures, protocols and security and
the idea of cloud computing.
 5. Explain the basics of AI and expert systems
 6. State the enterprise and Internet business applications .
 7. State the basics of Mobile computing and Data warehousing.
 8. Describe multimedia data, its representation.

 ABET Student Outcome:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of
computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions
 2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a
given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s
discipline.
 6. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the
selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of
computing-based systems. [IT]
1. Topics to be Covered

No. of Contact
List of Topics
Weeks hours
1 3
Introduction to course content, text book(s), reference(s) and
course plan. Overview of IT.
1 3
Overview of IT& computer components
1 3
CPU Architecture.
Data Manipulation and Microprocessors. 2 6
2 6
Operating Systems.
1 3
Networking. Internet and Cloud Computing
2 6
Artificial Intelligence
2 6
Software Engineering
1 3
Programming languages
2 6
Introduction to Data warehousing, mobile computing & data
bases.
List of Required Textbooks

1. Information Technology : (An Introduction for Today’s Digital

World). ISBN 9781466568280. By Richard Fox.
2. Foundation of computer science” , by Behrouz Forouzan and
Firouz Mosharraf.

List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)

1. Mike Meyers, “CompTIA A+ Certification, all-in-one”, sixth edition

2. Mike Meyers, “Introduction to PC Hardware and Troubleshooting”,
first edition
3. Ralph Stair and George Reynolds ,“Fundamentals of Information
Systems” by, Ninth edition
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 PNU Blackboard (Bb) LMS
◦ Announcements
◦ Lectures
◦ Projects
◦ Grades
◦ Homework
◦ Instructor’s information

https://lms2.pnu.edu.sa

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Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Proportion of Total
Assessment Week Due
Assessment
Week 4 15%
Quiz 1
Week 7 25%
Midterm 1
Week 8 5%
Assignment & Activity
Week 10 10 %
Project (Tutorial)
weekly 5%
Participation and attendance (Tutorial)
After week 10 40%
Final Exam

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Make-up Exam
 There is NO makeup exam for the missed
first or second midterm
◦ Unless you provide an excuse document accepted
by the Head of the Information Systems
Department.
◦ Document should be submitted to the Instructor
within one week from the Midterm’s date.
◦ Attend a comprehensive exam at the end of the
semester that covers all Chapters

 There is NO makeup exam for missed quizzes

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Class Attendance and Preparation Policy
 Attendance is a must
 It will be taken at the beginning of each class

 You will NOT be allowed to attend the Final

Exam if you skip more than # hours,
considered as denied.
◦ 1st notification after X hours
◦ 2nd notification after Y hours

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WARNING
 Work must be your own
 Any unauthorized copying is considered a
breach of academic integrity and will not be
tolerated
 Any violation will result in a failure/ ZERO
grade.

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E-Mail and Communication Policy
 Through PNU e-mail only
◦ Email must have Student Name, ID, and Section
◦ The Instructor will reply in not more than 72 hours

 Must check e-mail and Bb on a frequent and

consistent basis

 Questions and discussions are encouraged

during lectures / Discussion board
◦ Further discussion within office hours or by
appointment

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 Instructor Name: Dr. Mohamed A. Hadi
 Email: HAAMohamed@pnu.edu.sa
 IS Department - Office #: Studio 45 – Bulding
45
 Office Hours: Sun: 8-9 ,
 Tus: 8-9 ,
 Wed: 8:9 ,
 Thru: 8:12

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THANK YOU

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