Subject

CMS 101- Introduction to Computer Science (G)

(Code, title, credits)
Department Economics and Management
Program type Undergraduate
Term Fall, 2023
Identification
Instructor Ellada Ibrahimova
E-mail: ellada.ibrahimova @khazar.org
Classroom 101
41 Mehseti str. (Neftchilar campus)
Office hours
No specific prerequisites are required, but a basic familiarity with using computers and Microsoft
Prerequisites
Office software is beneficial.
Language English
Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
Main Textbook:
Microsoft Word 2019 Step by Step, Joan Lambert,p 648, 2019[1]
Required textbooks Principal of financial modeling. Michael Rees.p.515. 2018 [2]
and course materials MICROSOFT ACCESS 2016 Tutorial and Lab Manual , David Murray,p.122[3]
Microsoft Access 2016, Step by Step. Joyce Cox and Joan Lambert, Microsoft Press, 2016[4]
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook, Email Management, Calendar and Task Management 2023, p. 278
This course outline integrates Microsoft Office tools with computer science concepts to help students
develop practical skills for creating documents, analyzing data, and making presentations in a
Course outline
computer science context. It provides a balanced approach to learning computer science principles
and applying them to real-world tasks using Microsoft Office applications.
These course objectives aim to provide students with a solid foundation in using Microsoft Office
applications effectively for various personal and professional tasks while fostering critical thinking
Course objectives
and problem-solving skills in the context of computer science. The course may also include practical
exercises and projects to reinforce these objectives.
These learning outcomes aim to provide a well-rounded education in both computer science
Learning outcomes principles and practical skills using Microsoft Office applications. They equip students with the
knowledge and abilities needed to excel in computer science-related tasks and effectively apply these
skills in academic and professional settings.
Lecture 
Group discussion 
Teaching methods
Case analysis 
Practices 
Methods Date/deadlines Percentage (%)
Midterm Exam 30
Activity and Class Attendance 10
Evaluation
Quiz 20
Final Exam 40
Total 100
Policy Preparation for class
The lecture material will focus on the major points introduced in the text. Reading the assigned
chapters and having some familiarity with them before class will greatly assist your understanding of
the lecture. After the lecture, you should study your notes and work relevant problems.
Withdrawal (pass/fail)
This course strictly follows grading policy of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Thus, a
student is normally expected to achieve a mark of at least 60% to pass. In case of failure, he/she will
be required to repeat the course the following term or year
Cheating/plagiarism
 Cheating or other plagiarism during the Quizzes, Mid-term and Final Examinations will lead to paper
cancellation. In this case, the student will automatically get zero (0), without any considerations.
Professional behavior guidelines
The students shall behave in the way to create favorable academic and professional environment
during the class hours. Unauthorized discussions and unethical behavior are strictly prohibited
Ethics
Students should not arrive in late to class.
All cell phones must be turned off and stowed away before entering class. Use of any electronic
devices is not allowed in the classroom and violators will be punished accordingly.

Tentative schedule is subject to changes

Date/Day
Week (tentative) Topics Textbook/Assignments
Introduction to Computer Science
History and Evolution of Computers
1 Presentation
Data Representation
Microsoft Office Overview
Computer Hardware.
Input, output, and peripheral devices.
2 Central processing unit. Memory. Presentation
Computer Software. Systems and application software Operating
systems. Windows operating system.
Microsoft Word
Standard and additional features of word processors.
3 Menu of Word. Radio buttons. Toolbars. Copying and moving texts. Ch 2, 3. 37-154[ 1]
Clipboard. Text formatting. Fonts.Editing files. Page setup. Printing
Creating and formatting tables . Tables and borders. Sorting.
4 Formulas. Text direction. Header and footer. Modify the Ch 5. 159-239 [1]
structure and of text
Document themes. Creating citations and bibliographies
Managing sources. Documenting sources and citations. Inserting
5 Ch 13. 443-478 [1]
images and shapes. Hyperlinks and bookmarks. Document protection
and security
Microsoft Excel
Overview of Excel interface, Creating and saving workbooks
6 Ch 1. 19-42 [2]
Basic data entry and formatting, Performing calculations with Excel
functions, Relative and absolute cell references
Data Visualization
Creating charts and graphs. Formatting charts for clarity. Adding
7 Ch.10. 117-120[2]
trendlines and data labels. Populate cells by using advanced Fill Series
options, Configure data validation, Quiz 1
8 MİDTERM
Sorting and filtering data Apply Font Properties, Printing. Page
9 setup. Formulas. Logical Functions. IF Function. Nested IF Function. Ch 2. 42-65[2]
And Function. OR Function. Combining AND, OR and IF Functions
Microsoft PowerPoint
Overview of PowerPoint interface, Creating and saving presentations
10 Ch.1,3. 3-56 [3]
Basic slide layouts and content entry Design principles for effective
slides,Master slides and slide layouts,Formatting text and objects
11 Design principles for effective slides Ch 3,4,5. 61-161[3]
 Master slides and slide layouts
Formatting text and objects
Effective presentation techniques
12 Speaker notes and rehearsal, Customizing PowerPoint settings Ch 7,8. 201-286.[3]
Creating and using templates
Quiz 2 Microsoft Access for Database Management
Introduction to Database Concepts.
13 The Access and Database Windows. Ch 1.p. 1-9
Working with existing Databases, Access objects
Sorting and Creating Tables in MS Access.
Database Management 1
Importing data from other MS Office Files, Printing a Table.
14 Ch 3.4 p.19-32
Updating a Database, Formulas in query, Formulas with parameters
and Access functions.,Access data formats, Validation and Relations.
Introduction to Microsoft Outlook, Email Management, Calendar and
15 Ch 1. 15-50
Task Management
Final Exam
16