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CENG 120 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Spring 2008 - 2009
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description
This is an introductory course that provides literacy on computers,
and a general overview of computer and information concepts.
Fundamentals and basic concepts of personal computers, data
processing, hardware and software organization. Windows environment.
Fundamentals of some widely used MS Office programs such as Word,
Excel, and Power Point. Introduction to the Internet, sending
e-mails. Hands-on experiences for the related topics.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the fundamentals of personal
computers, introduction to Windows applications that run with the
Windows graphical interface. You’ll achieve computer competency.
Requirements
The attendance list will be kept for the course / lab and the
attendance regulations of university will be applied. If students
need any further explanation on objects related to the course office
hours should be used.
Attendance to laboratory hours is compulsory. In case of %20 (3 lab
session) of absence causes to fail according to the university
regulations. It is strongly advised that students do the laboratory
work completely.
Text Book
 The Exploring Office 2003 Series ,
Robert T. Grauer, Maryann Barber, Prentice Hall
Grading
Lab Exam 20%
Assignments 20%
Midterm
25%
Final Exam 35%
Class & Laboratory Meetings
Instructors
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NS:
Nurdan SARAN |
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AA:
Ali Rıza AŞKUN |
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AG:
Abdül Kadir GÖRÜR |
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AA:
Ali Rıza AŞKUN |
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Required Text and Materials
a) Instructor's lecture notes
b) Text Book: The Exploring Office 2003 Series, or Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, Robert
T. Grauer, Maryann Barber, Prentice Hall
Weekly Course Plan
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Week#
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Date
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Topics |
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1 |
Feb 16-Feb 20 |
Introduction to computers. Components of a computer system:
hardware, software |
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2 |
Feb 23-Feb 27 |
Introduction to Windows operating system. Desktop. Files
and folders: deleting, naming, saving, etc. |
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3 |
Mar 02-Mar 6 |
Introduction to computer networks, information sources, and
fundamentals of HTML: Use of Internet Explorer. |
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4 |
Mar 09-Mar 13 |
Introduction to Word Processing and MS Word: Files and
menus. |
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5 |
Mar 16-Mar 20 |
Writing,
editing and formatting documents, Moving, copying, undo, etc
commands,Case study: Creating a document. |
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6 |
Mar 23-Mar 27 |
Formatting
paragraphs, Bulleted lists, Page formatting, Setting Tabs,
Searching and replacing text etc. |
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7 |
Mar 30-Apr 03 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets and MS Excel. |
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8 |
Mar 06-Apr 10 |
M I D T E R M |
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9 |
Apr 13-Apr 17 |
Spreadsheets and MS Excel. |
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10 |
Apr 20-Apr 24 |
Formulas,
and constants, toolbars, and menus in spreadsheets. |
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11 |
Apr 27-May 01 |
Graphics
and charts.Case study: Working example |
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12 |
Apr 04-May 08 |
Introduction to Power Point. Main functions, tool bars and
menus. |
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13 |
May 11 -May 15 |
Creating a
presentation, content and formatting and color scheme case
study. |
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14 |
May 18-May 22 |
General overview |
Course Evaluation
Course evaluation will
based on performance on exams and assignments.
Exams
Exams will be in short answer or multiple choice form, and will
cover material from lectures and the textbook. Unexcused absences
from exams will result in a score of 0 for that exam. Excused
absences must be requested in advance of the in-class exam.
TERM PROJECT
Lab Assignments
Lab assignments must be submitted on or before the due date and
time. Late assignments will be awarded a 0 for that assignment. Any
damaged disk submitted for grading will also receive a 0.
Unexcused absences from lab assignments will also result in a score
of 0 for that assignment. Excused absences must be requested in
advance of the assignment deadline. Assignments will be graded on
professionalism, accuracy, style, and completeness. Details of the
lab assignments will be provided separately.
Student Data Disks
Word Student Data Disk
Excel Student Data Disk
PowerPoint Student Data Disk
Last updated: February 12, 2009
A.R.Askun
Url:http://ceng120.cankaya.edu.tr |
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