To set up a program for an one-year computer Fundamentals course

1. Computer Fundamentals
University of Soran
Faculty of Science
Department of Computer
By Sarhad Baez

2. Course title Computer Fundamentals
Course Code SFS1G
Department Computer Science
Pre-requisites course code None
Course coordinators Sarhad Baez
Email Sarhad.hasan@soran.edu.iq
Other course teacher(s)Tutor(s) None
Class hours Theory: 2 hours , Practical: 2 hours
Office Hours
One day/week - from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to 2:30
PM
Course type Weekly format
Offer in academic year 2019/2020
Course Catalogue

3. Course Name Code Regular Semester
Computer Fundamentals SFS1G Spring
Local Credit ECTS Credit Lecture(hour/week) Application, Tutorial (hour/week) Laboratory(hour/week)
100 4.0 1 1 2
Pre-requisites None
Course Language English
Course Level First
Course type Weekly format
Course Category Computer Science
Mode of Delivery Teaching, Classwork, Tutorials, Lab work, Online
Course coordinator Sarhad Baez
Lecture(s)
Assistant(s)
General Information

4. Course description
Introduction to Computer Applications is designed to familiarize students
with computers and their applications. It will also emphasize the use of
computers and technology throughout their college, and future careers.
Students will learn fundamental concepts of computer hardware and software
and become familiar with a variety of computer applications, including
word-processing, spread sheets, databases, and multimedia presentations.
Students will also investigate Internet-based applications, working with
email and learning how to browse the web. Coursework also includes
activities that explore social and ethical issues related to computers.
Course Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will:
LO1: students learn concepts Hardware and software
LO2: students learn about windows ten and introduction (IOS) Mac or Apple
LO3: students learn about Microsoft office 2019 completely (word,
PowerPoint, excel)
LO4: students learn about network, internet, web and virus .
Course teaching and learning activates
Using white board, Projector, PowerPoint Slides in theoretical lecture, and
using computer lab and PCs in practical, classroom online, and group work.
Course description, learning outcomes and teaching learning activates

5. Assessment Tool Description Weight
Class activity Homework and Assignment 10%
Class activity Quiz and (Question, Answer),
Attendance
10%
Mid-term exam These exams will be both
theoretical and practical exams
10%
Report (Assessment) Write a Report of one title of
Computer hardware and
software
10%
Class activity Homework and Assignment 10%
Class activity Quiz and (Question, Answer),
Attendance
10%
Semester Project Group Seminar (presentation) 10%
Final Project Individual Seminar
(presentation)
15%
Final exam These exams will be both
theoretical and practical exams
15%
Course Assessment Tools

6. In-Term Students Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance 2 5%
Lab 1 10%
Application 1 10%
Special Course Internship 1 5%
Homework Assignments 5 15%
Presentations 1 10%
Project 1 10%
Seminar 1 10%
Mid-Terms 1 10%
Final 1 15%
TOTAL 100%
Percentage of in-Term Studies 60%
Percentage of Final Examination 40%
Course Assessment Tools

7. No Program Competence/Outcomes Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Understand fundamentals of hardware ✓
2 Understand fundamentals of software ✓
3 Formatting System and install App ✓
4 Learning windows 10 ✓
5 Learning Word processing ✓
6 Learning PowerPoint ✓
7 Learning Excel ✓
8 E-mail (Create and use) ✓
9 Search Engine ✓
10 Write scripts viruses shortcut Remover ✓
Course Learning outcome mapping
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

8. Course assessment mapping
Assessment tools Course learning outcomes Weight(%)
Class Activity Discuss the problems and
challenges of designing,
implementing, delivering,
Classwork, Homework,
Assignment, Quiz and Meets
40%
Oral exam (Lab) Practice, and create app and file 15%
Written exam one per marking period 20%
Project Seminar and presentation 15%
Report concept, design, execution,
abstract, poster, manuscript
development
10%

9. Module Code: Module Name: Computer Fundamentals
Face to Face
Learning(Hours)
Lectures Attending 2.5%
Pre. & post-preparation 5%
Tutorials Attending 2.5%
Pre. & post-preparation 5%
Laboratory(Hours)
Practical Attending 5%
Pre. & post-preparation 5%
Assessments (Hours)
Continuous
Assessments
Assignments 10%
Quiz + Test 10%
Preparation 7.5%
Presentation Presentation 5%
Preparation 2.5%
Examination Midterm + Final 30%
Preparation 10%
Others portfolio optional 5% extra credit Opportunity
Module Total STL (Hours)
Module Total Credit (SLT/25)
Workload and Credit

10. Grades Letter GPA Grades Letter GPA
95-100% A 4.0 65-69% C 2.0
90-94% A- 3.7 60-64% C- 1.7
85-89% B+ 3.3 55-59% D+ 1.3
80-84% B 3.0 50-54% D 1.0
75-79% B- 2.7 0-49% F 0.0
70-74% C+ 2.3
W Withdrawal I Incomplete
Guidelines on grading policy

11. Course policy
In this course you will have the opportunity to learn new information about technology, and adhere to the time of lectures,
attendance and class assignments, and you can get more information by taking advantage of the university program through
the Internet.
In this course you must adhere to all the university guidelines related to the student and how to deal with the lessons and
how to perform the tasks on time, to know and read the rules and guidelines visit the university website.
www.soran.edu.iq

12. Course Reading List and References
Mohan,P., 2010, Fundamentals of computers, Himalaya Publishing House, Kerala,India.
Computer Fundamentals by Anita Goel (2010)
Computing Essentials 2019
Fundamental of computers, Dr. P. Mohan