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SSK 1203 - Computer Skills for Independent Learning
SSK1203 Instructors
Coordinator:
Hanaa Talei
Sections: 3,4,7 & 8
Office: Bldg10/R003
Office hours:
By appointment
Phone: 24 68
E-mail: h.talei@aui.ma
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Instructor:
Tarik Ben Touhami
Sections: 1,2,5 & 6
Office: Bldg 4 / incub.
Office hours:
M/W/F: 10 - 12
Phone: 24 79
E-mail: t.bentouhami@aui.ma
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Description
SSK 1203 provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively
use the computer systems of AUI. Students learn to operate email, word
processing software, spreadsheet and web browser programs, and how to
use these programs to support their learning.
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students should (be able to):
- Configure and evaluate computer systems for personal use or purchase.
- Navigate the local area network.
- Participate in academic discussions online.
- Obtain class materials from the LAN or the WWW.
- Find and evaluate credible and appropriate sources for academic
papers and reports.
- Format research papers use the APA guidelines.
- Use spreadsheets to perform simple functions such as summing and
averaging.
- Create accurate and presentable charts, charts, graphs and tables
for use in academic work.
- Create simple, visual presentations using presentation software
and basic design principles.
Evaluation
Evidence that the course learning outcomes have been achieved will
be provided by the following:
Teacher Evaluation (based on Attendance and Participation, see below)
– 10%
Quizzes – 45%
Module Projects – 45%
Materials
Binder style notebook(s)
Plastic sleeves for notebook(s)
Highlighters, pens, pencils
White, unlined paper (if possible) for notetaking and for laser printing
Module Projects
Each project integrates all of the various skills you will learn in
each module of the course. The projects are challenging and will require
extra work for you outside of class. You may have to learn additional
skills not taught in class in order to complete a project. There are
three projects and each is worth 15% of your final grade.
Some of the projects will be printed out (hard copies) on paper; some
will be handed in both on paper and electronically. As you complete
and hand in each module project, you should put a paper copy (if possible)
in your notebook, and make at least 2 backup electronic copies (one
in your network partition and another on another storage device).
Project Grading
Your instructor will provide you with a Project Description for each
project. The Project Description will include a list of the requirements
your project must meet. Your instructor will grade and return each module
project after each due date. You should then place the project in your
notebook, along with the instructor's grading sheet.
It is important that you hand in your projects on time. NO late work
will be accepted.
The module projects are worth 45% of your final grade (15% for each
one).
Portfolio
The portfolio provides evidence of what you learned and how you learned
it. Throughout the semester you will collect, in an organized way, all
your course materials. Your portfolio should include:
- name and contact information
- notes
- handouts
- quizzes
- worksheets
- homework assignments
- drafts
- module projects (all versions)
- project grading sheets
- For your portfolio, your teachers recommend that you buy a binder
(ring) style notebook, along with plastic sleeves and 4-holed notepaper.
The quality, consistency, and completeness of your portfolio, along
with your attendance and participation throughout the course, will
count for 10% of your final grade.
IMPORTANT
Students may work together in and out of class. However, assignments
handed in for credit should be the work of the individual student. Copying
the work of others, OR letting someone else copy your work will be considered
cheating. Handing in identical assignments is considered cheating. Your
grade will suffer accordingly, and you may be subject to other disciplinary
action.
Whenever completing an assignment, use your own words. Start practicing
the skill of paraphrasing now. Copying from any source--either print
or online--will be considered plagiarism, and points will be deducted.
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