dept. of computer & information sciences net 202
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D E P T. O F C O M P U T E R & I N F O R M AT I O N S C I E N C E S
NET 202
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS
Week No.
Topic
1 Introduction to the Internet.
2 Basics of the World Wide Web and Websites.
3 Interview: Webpage Creator.
4 Fundamentals of Communication Systems.
5 Computer Support.
6 Computer and Information Security.
7 Interview: the ex-hacker.
8 Software Engineering.
9 Holiday
10 People in Computing.
11 File Structures and Databases
12 Bioinformatics.
13Advanced Topics (Robotics, E-Commerce, Grid and Mobile Computing, Computational Linguistics, …)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Student who successfully complete this course will be able to:
• Recognize English materials related to computer science.
• Realize the Internet for communication purposes.• Understand the basics of web education and e-
commerce applications.• Realize how to cooperate with colleagues.• Recognize the different sources of learning besides
the traditional one.• Understand the basic concept of self-learning.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Assessment Task
Week DueProportion of Final
Assessment
1 Quiz-I Week 4 5%
2 Midterm exam Week 8 20%
3 Quiz -II Week 11 5%
4 Project (I-II) Week (5-13) 10%
5 Homework Throughout the semester
5%
6 Participation of classThroughout the semester
5%
7 Final Exam Week 15 50%
100%
LEARNING RESOURCES
Main Books 1. Eric H. Glendinning and John McEwan, “Oxford English for
Information Technology”, Oxford University Press, Student’s Book,
ISBN 019457492x, 2006.
2. Eric H. Glendinning and John McEwan, “Basic English for
Computing”, Revised Edition, Oxford University Press, Student’s
Book, ISBN 978-0-19-457470-9, The latest Edition.
3. اآللي " الحاسب لمصطلحات الشامل المعجم واخرون، الربيعي محمود السيد
األولى" العبيكان،الطبعة مكتبة م2001واإلنترنت .
Essential
Reference
Keith Boeckner and P Charles Brown, “Oxford English for
Computing”, Oxford University Press, Student’s Book, ISBN 978-0-19-
457387-0, The latest Edition
Recommende
d Books
1. Santiago Remacha Esteras, “Infotech Student’s Book: English for
Computer Users”, the 3rd Edition, Cambridge University Press.
Cambridge, ISBN 0-521-75428-3.2003
2. “Oxford Dictionary of Computing for Learners of English”, Oxford
University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-431441-1.1996
Websites http://aalarfaj.yolasite.com
GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDENTS
• Students are advised to follow the text books and the slides for this course during the entire semester.
• Request for the change in the quiz and the major dates will not be accepted. Students make it clear in the beginning not to have any clash in major/quiz dates between the other courses they are taking in this semester.
• NO make-up exams.
GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDENTS
• If you couldn’t do your homework or taking a quiz because of illness you should get a letter from a doctor.
• Student have to pay attention to the lecture and Don’t Distract your classmates by:• Conversation.• Mobile phone(which should be silent or off)• Using your laptop or any other devices. • Attend late.
• Students that come to class 10 minutes late are marked absent.
• Students that are regularly absent are given DN warning (see DN warning flyer).
• Students that are regularly absent or/and late will also receive lower class participation marks.
• Students are advised to be regular in the classes. The missed lectures will not be repeated.
ATTENDANCE & CLASS PARTICIPATION
• In case the whole class will miss the lecture, the students should be prepared to take the quiz for the missed lecture on the following day. There will be no announcement for the above mentioned quiz.
• Students should regularly check their college/personal e-mailboxes or the website link for the slides, announcements regarding the course.
ATTENDANCE & CLASS PARTICIPATION
ASSIGNMENTS
• All assignments should be delivered on time or won't be counted.
• All assignments should be two copies one handed to me and the other by email.
• No late submission for homework/project, if you will do that your mark will be affected.