Course reports of IS courses in Semester 1 2013/2014
Department of Information Systems
Faculty of computing and Information Technology
King AbdulAziz University – North Jeddah Branch
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COURSE REPORT
(CR)
A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each section or campus location where the course is taught, even if the course is taught by the same person. Each CR is to be completed by the course instructor at the end of each course and given to the program coordinator.
A combined, comprehensive CR should be prepared by the course coordinator and the separate location reports are to be attached.
Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 06-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Computer Architecture and Organization Code # CPIS-210 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Ishtiaq Rasool Khan Location Boys Campus - NJB
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 5 Students completing the course? 4
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1. Overview of Computer Architecture 8 7
2. Computer Arithmetic 8 8
3. Combinational Logic Circuits 8 9
4. Cache Memory 6 6
5. Internal Memory 6 6
6. PC Interconnections 6 6
7. Input / Output 6 6
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Give an overview of major components of
modern computer.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 2 Average score: 85%;
Students well understood these
topics. 2 Describe function of computer CPU, registers,
memory, and I/O devices.
Quiz, Midterm
Exam 2
3 Describe execution cycle of a simple basic level
computer.
Quiz, Project, Lab Test,
Midterm Exam 2
4 Learn number systems and conversion for
floating point numbers
Discussion, Lab Test, Midterm
Exam 1
Average score: 74%;
Students had difficulty in
understanding these topics. 5 Take complements and perform arithmetic
operations in binary
Discussion, Lab Test, Midterm
Exam 1
6 Learn Boolean algebra and function
simplifications
Discussion, Lab Test, Midterm
Exam 1, Quiz
7 Describe minterms and maxterms. Quiz, Project, Lab Test,
Midterm Exam 1
8 Construct Boolean functions from truth table and
vice versa
Quiz, Midterm Exam 1
9 Design logic circuits. Discussion, Research Report,
Midterm Exam 1
10 Define different architectures of buses. Quiz, Discussion,
Midterm Exam 1
Average score: 64%
These are mostly theoretical
concepts. Students well
understood, but found difficulty
in explaining.
11 List the major factors that affect the performance
of a PC.
Discussion, Quiz,
Midterm Exam 1, Midterm
Exam 2
12 Define memory hierarchy. Midterm Exam 2, Quiz,
Discussion, Final Exam
13 Describe function, types, levels and architecture
of cache.
Midterm Exam 2, Quiz,
Discussion, Final Exam
14 Describe internal memory types and
architectures.
Final Exam, Quiz,
Discussion
15 Apply Hamming Code for EDAC. Quiz, Discussion, Project,
Final Exam
Average score: 95%
Students found error detection
and correction most interesting
among all topics.
16 Identify the different I/O Devices (Magnetic
Disks, CD-ROMs,…etc).
Quiz, Final Exam Average score: 87%
Students well understood these
concepts. 17 Describe features of each I/O device. Final Exam, Quiz
18 Define common architectures of I/O module. Quiz, Final Exam
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures,
Individual and group assignments in class,
Homework,
Revisions
Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 5 50 90% and above
B 4 40 80% and above
C
D
F 1 10 Below 60%
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn 50
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Ishtiaq Rasool Khan
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Ishtiaq Rasool Khan Signature:
Date Report Completed: 7 Jan 2014
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 06-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Principles of Information Systems Code # CPIS-220 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Naveed Afzal Location Boys Campus - NJB
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 3 Students completing the course? 3
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1 . Foundations of Information System in Business 5 5
. Competing with Information Technology 2 2 2
. Computer Hardware 2 2 3
. Computer Software 2 2
4
. Data Resource Management 2 2
5
6 . Telecommunications and Network 5 5
. Electronic Business System 2 2 7
. Electronic Commerce System 2 2 8
. Decision Support System 5 5 9
10 . Developing Business/ IT Solutions 5 5
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1 . Coverage of Planned Program
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment results
1 Describe how and why information systems are used today.
Midterm Exam1
2 Define the technology, people, and organizational components of information systems.
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam1
3 Define globalization and the role information systems has played in this evolution.
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam1
4 Cite how businesses are using information systems for competitive advantage vs. competitive necessity.
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam1
5 Define the value of information systems investments as well as learn to formulate a business case for a new information system, including estimation of both costs and benefits.
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam2, Final Exam
6 Cite the major components of an information systems infrastructure.
Midterm Exam1, Final Exam
7 Describe risks as well as plan for and recover from disasters.
Midterm Exam2
8 Describe how information systems are enabling new forms of commerce between individuals, organizations, and governments.
Final Exam
9 Define emerging technologies that enable new forms of communication, collaboration, and partnering.
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam2
10 State how various types of information systems provide the information needed to gain business intelligence to support the decision making for the different levels and functions of the organization.
Final Exam
11 State how enterprise systems foster stronger relationships with customers and suppliers and how these systems are widely used to enforce organizational structures and processes.
Final Exam
12 State how organizations develop and acquire information systems and technologies.
Lab Test, Midterm Exam2
13 State how to secure information systems resources, focusing on both human and technological safeguards.
Midterm Exam2
14 Define the ethical concerns that information systems raise in society and the impact of information systems on crime, terrorism, and war.
Final Exam
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in
table 3 above.
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Labs/Tutorials
Lectures
Class Discussion
Exercises
Labs/Tutorials
Lectures
Class Discussion
Exercises
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties.
Were these
Effective?
Yes No
. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. 4
Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the (
National Qualifications Framework)
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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C. Results
A
B
C
D
F
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn
Letter
Grade
22
221
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Number of
Students
50 66.34
33.34
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Student
Percentage
90 - 99
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
. Distribution of Grades 1
2 . Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
80 - 89
70 - 79 60 - 69
1 - 59
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Dr. Naveed Afzal
Dr. Naveed Afzal
Dr. Naveed Afzal
Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Naveed Afzal
Signature:
Program Coordinator:
Signature:
Date Report Completed: 08/01/2014
Date Received: 08/01/2014
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 06-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Principles of Operating Systems Code # CPIS-222 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Motasem Aldiab Location North Jeddah Branch
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 6 Students completing the course? 6
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1. Operating System Overview 3 3
2. Computer System Organization Overview 3 3
3. Operating-System Operation, Services and structures 3 3
4. Processes and schedulers 3 3
5. CPU Scheduling 5 5
6. Process Synchronization 5 5
7. Deadlock 5 5
8. Virtual Memory 3 3
9. Computer Architecture Overview 3 3
10. InterProcess Communication and Threads 3 3
11. Memory Management 3 3
12. Security And Protection 3 2
2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Explain the objectives and functions of modern
operating systems.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
2 Describe how a modern computer works. First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
3 Compare and contrast the different architectures
of single/multiple processor systems.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
4 Cite the advantages and disadvantages of using
interrupt processing.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
5 Compare kernel and user mode in an operating
system.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
6 Describe how operating systems have evolved
over time from primitive batch systems to
sophisticated multiuser systems.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
7 Describe the various types of operating system
services.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
8 Defend the need for APIs and use them in
building simple system programs
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
9 Describe how computing resources are used by
application software and managed by system
software.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
10 Describe the benefits of building abstract layers
in hierarchical fashion.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
11 Compare and contrast the various ways of
structuring an operating system such as object-
oriented, modular, micro-kernel, and layered.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
12 Describe the different states that a task may pass
through and the data structures needed to support
the management of many tasks.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
13 Describe reasons for using interrupts,
dispatching, and context switching to support
concurrency in an operating system.
First Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
14 Define the types of processor scheduling such as
short-term, medium-term, and long-term.
Second Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
15 Compare between the different inter process
communication models in terms of speed,
convenience and implementation.
Second Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
16 Describe the difference between processes and
threads.
Second Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
17 Define the potential run-time problems arising
from the concurrent operation of many separate
tasks.
Second Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
18 Compare and contrast the common algorithms
used for both preemptive and non-preemptive
scheduling of tasks in operating systems, such as
FCFS, SJF, priority, Round Robin, Multilevel
queue and multilevel feedback queue.
Second Exam, Final Exam, Lab
Exam
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
19 Cite the various approaches to solving the
problem of mutual exclusion in an operating
system.
Final Exam, Lab Exam
20 Describe conditions that lead to deadlock. Final Exam, Lab Exam
21 Identify memory hierarchy and cost-performance
trade-offs.
Final Exam, Lab Exam
22 Describe the concept of virtual memory and how
it is realized in hardware and software.
Final Exam, Lab Exam
23 Define the different ways of allocating memory
to tasks, citing the relative merits of each.
Final Exam, Lab Exam
24 Describe the concept of thrashing, both in terms
of the reasons it occurs and the techniques used to
recognize and manage the problem.
Final Exam, Lab Exam
25 Cite the features and limitations of an operating
system used to provide protection and security.
Final Exam, Lab Exam
26 Discuss the mechanisms available in an OS to
control access to resources
Final Exam, Lab Exam
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in
table 3 above
4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures Yes
Labs Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 0 0
B 2 33.3
C 0 0
D 4 66.7
F
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
A B
E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Motasem Aldiab
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Dr. Motasem Aldiab Signature:
Date Report Completed: 9/1/2014
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 08-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Computer Science
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Database (I) Code # CPIS-240 Section # EAN
2. Name of Course Instructor Shahzad Qamar Location North Jeddah Branch
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 04 Students completing the course? 02
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Data Base System Concepts and Architecture
Data, Information, Traditional File Processing
System, Database Approach
Advantages of Database, Cost Involved, Users
of Database Systems
Database Architecture
Data Independence
DBMS and its functions
3 2 1 1 1
3 2 1 1 1
2. Database Analysis
Database Development Process
Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD)
The Enhanced ER Models
1 3 4 2
1 3 4 2
3. Database Design
Logical Database Design and Relational Model
Mathematical and Database Relations
Transforming ER Diagrams into Relations
Functional Dependencies and Normalization
Physical Database Design and Performance
Physical Database Design Consideration
and Implementation
Physical Record and De-normalization
Partitioning
2 4 3 1 1 1
2 4 3 1 1 1
4. Database Implementation
Introduction to SQL
Advanced SQL
Database Application Development
2 2 1
3 3 1
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of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
N/A B C
B C
E B C
F B C
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results
1 Define a Database, characteristics and functions
of Database Management System and types of
Database Users
Quiz 1 , Mid Term I
2 Distinguish between a Traditional File System
and a Database System Quiz 1 , Mid Term I
3 Describe Data Models, Schemas, Instances, Three Schema Architecture and DBMS Component
Modules
Mid Term I
4 Define the Relational Data Model, its constraints,
and the Relational Data Base Schema. LAB Project Phase 1, Lab Exam, Mid Term II, Final Exam
5 Demonstrate the use of SQL for Data Base
creation and maintenance LAB Project phase 4, Lab Exam, Final Exam
6 Design Queries in relational Algebra and
relational Calculus. Lab Project Phase 4, Lab Exam,
Final Exam
7 Use SQL queries for data aggregations,
calculations, views, sub-queries, embedded
queries, manipulation and report generation.
Lab Exam, Final Exam
8 State the informal design guidelines for
Relational data Base. LAB Project phase 1
9 Illustrate the definition of Functional Dependancy, Inference rules, Equivalent of Sets
to FDs,and Minimal Sets of FDs.
Quiz 4, Mid Term II, Final
Exam
10 List the Three Normal Forms based on Partial and
transitive dependencies. Quiz 4, Lab project Phase 3,
Mid Term II, Final Exam
11 Apply normalization techniques to DB. Quiz 4, Final Exam
12 Describe the Entity-Relationship (ER) modeling
tool using Unified Modeling Language (UML). Quiz 2, Mid Term I, Lab Project
Phase 2, Final Exam
13 Convert a conceptual Data Model into relational
logical schema. Mid Term II, Final Exam, Lab
Project Phase 3
14 Model real world Data Base system using ERD
from the requirements specifications. Mid Term I, Final Exam
15 Identify the data integrity and security
requirements of DB. Final Exam
16 Design and implement a full real size database
system
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in
table 3 above
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List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Attendance Y
Lecture Y
Labs Y
Homework Y
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A+ 0
A 0 C
B+ 1 75 C
B 0 C
C+ 0 C
C 0 C
D 1 60
F 2 45
Denied Entry C
In Progress C
Incomplete C
Pass C
Fail C
Withdrawn C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
AN/A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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COURSE REPORT
(CR)
A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each section or campus location where the course is taught, even if the course is taught by the same person. Each CR is to be completed by the course instructor at the end of each course and given to the program coordinator.
A combined, comprehensive CR should be prepared by the course coordinator and the separate location reports are to be attached.
Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University, North Branch 08-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Information and Computer Security Code # CPIS-312 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Seong O Shim Location North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 7 Students completing the course? 6
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 3 Credits
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Authorization 3 3
2. Classic Cryptography 6 6
3. Public Key Cryptography 6 6
4. Hash Function 3 3
5. Simple Authentication Protocols 4 4
6. Software flaws and malware 4 4
7. Symmetric Cryptography 6 6
8. Authentication 3 3
9. Real world security protocols 4 4
10. Operating systems and security 5 5
11. Introduction to Information security 4 4
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Define the basic concepts in information security
and its three security goals. Explain threats,
vulnerabilities and controls.
QUIZ1, Final, Assignment, Mid1
2 Describe risk analysis, risk assessment and risk
management. Explain Polices, standard and
guideline.
QUIZ1, Assignment, Final, Mid1
3 Compare between classic and modern ciphers. QUIZ1, Lab, Assignment, Final, Mid1
4 Stream Cipher- synchronous and asynchronous
stream ciphers and block ciphers with different
mode of operation.
QUIZ1, Quiz2, Lab, Assignment, Final, Mid1
5 Introduction to substitution cipher. Caesar, shift,
Vigenere substitution ciphers and one time pad
for encryption and decryption and transposition
ciphers.
Quiz2, Lab, Assignment, Final, Mid1
6 Mono and poly alphabetic substitution ciphers -
route, rail fence and columnar transposition
ciphers for encryption and decryption.
Quiz2, Lab, Assignment, Final, Mid1
7 A5/1 and RC 4 stream cipher for encryption and
decryption. Quiz2, Lab, Assignment, Final, Mid2
8 Use P-box, S-box and other components of a
modern block cipher. Mid2, Lab, Assignment, Final
9 DES for encryption and decryption. Mid2, Assignment, Final
10 RSA algorithm for encryption and decryption
with example. Mid2, Lab, Assignment, Final
11 Diffie-Hellman algorithm for key exchange. Mid2, Lab, Assignment, Final
12 Public Key Infrastructure. Mid2, Assignment, Final
13 Define a hash function and its properties,
applications of hash functions. Lab, Assignment, Final
14 Describe the HMAC message authentication
algorithm- Concepts of authentication,
authorization and identification.
Lab, Assignment, Final
15 Describe authentication Protocols, security
protocols for applications such as authentication,
key-exchange and e-mail.
Assignment, Final
16 Describe SSL/TLS, S/MIME. Assignment, Final
17 Describe IPSec and Kerberos. Assignment Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 1 14% A0 : 1
B 2 29% B0 : 2
C 2 29% C+ : 2
D 1 14% D0 : 1
F
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn 1 14%
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Seong O Shim
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Dr. Seong O Shim
Signature:
Date Report Completed: 9/1/2014
Date Received: 9/1/2014
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 06-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Decision Support Systems and Theory Code # CPIS-320 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Ishtiaq Rasool Khan Location Boys Campus - NJB
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 9 Students completing the course? 9
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1. Decision Support System and Business Intelligence 8 8
2. Decision Making, Systems, Modeling, and Support 8 8
3. DSS Concepts, Methodologies, and Technologies: An
Overview
8 9
4. Modeling and Analysis 8 9
5. Data Warehousing 8 6
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Discuss today’s turbulent business environment
and describe how organizations survive and even
excel in such an environment.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 1 Average score: 65%
These topics are theoretical.
Students understood the
concepts but had difficulty in
explaining. 2 Discuss the need for computerized support of
managerial decision making.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 1,
Final Exam
3 Describe the conceptual foundation of the
decision support system (DSS) and business
intelligence (BI) methodology and relate them
each other.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 1,
Final Exam
4 List the major tools of computerized decision
support and major issues in implementing
computerized decision support systems.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 1,
Final Exam
5 Define the conceptual foundations of decision
making.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 2,
Final Exam
Average score: 68%
These topics are theoretical.
Students understood the
concepts but had difficulty in
explaining.
6 Discuss Simon’s four phases of decision making:
Intelligence, Design, Choice, and
Implementation.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 2,
Final Exam
7 Compare between the concepts of making a
choice and establishing a principle of choice.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 2,
Final Exam
8 Discuss in group using their own experience
about DSS issues, and implementation in today’s
business environment.
9 Describe the key differences and similarities
between DSS and BI systems.
Quiz, Midterm Exam 2,
Final Exam
Average score: 55%
These topics are theoretical and
have some complex structures to
understand. Students found
some difficulty in understanding
and explaining.
10 Describe DSS characteristics, capabilities and
configurations.
Quiz,
Final Exam
11 Describe and develop the components and
structure of each DSS components: the data
management subsystem, the model management
subsystem, the user interface subsystem, and the
knowledge-based management subsystem.
Quiz,
Final Exam
12 Explain internet impacts on DSS and vice versa
also describe DSS hardware and software
platforms and DSS modeling language: Planners
Lab.
13 Describe the basic concepts of management
support system modeling.
Quiz,
Final Exam
Average score: 65%
Students understood the
concepts but faced difficulty in 14 Describe how spreadsheet can be used of MSS
modeling and solutions.
Quiz,
Final Exam
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15 Explain the basic concept of optimization,
simulation, linear programming and heuristic,
and when to use them using several examples.
Final Exam using modeling and
optimization tools.
16 Define and explain with practical example using
software about, what is meant by sensitivity
analysis, what-if analysis, and goal seeking.
Final Exam
17 Describe data warehouse, 2-tier and 3-tier
architectures, and web architecture
Final Exam Average score: 77%
Students well understood these
topics. 18 Describe data mart, its types, and architectures Final Exam
19 Describe benefits of using data warehouse Final Exam
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures, Homework Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 5 56 C 90% and above
B 1 11 C 80% and above
C C
D 3 33 C 60% and above
F C
Denied Entry C
In Progress C
Incomplete C
Pass C
Fail C
Withdrawn C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Dr Ishtiaq Rasool Khan
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Dr Ishtiaq Rasool Khan
Signature:
Date Report Completed: 7 January 2014
Date Received:
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 09-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Introduction to Software Project Management Code # CPIS-334 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Muhammad Tahir Location North Jeddah Branch
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013
4. Number of students starting the course? 4 Students completing the course? 3
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 50 minutes 2 times/week
2 Credit hours
Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 09-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Computer Science
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Introduction to Software Project Management Code # CPIS-334 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Mr. Mahboob Ali Location North Jeddah Branch
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013
4. Number of students starting the course? 9 Students completing the course? 8
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 50 minutes 2 times/week
2 Credit hours
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Introduction to Project Management 2 2
2. The Project Management Lifecycle 2 2
3. Managing Project Teams 2 2
4. Managing Project Communication 3 3
5. Project Initiation and Planning 3 3
6. Managing Project Scope 3 3
7. Managing Project Scheduling 3 3
8. Managing Project Resources 2 2
9. Managing Project Quality 2 2
10. Managing Project Risk 2 2
11. Managing Project Procurement 2 2
12. Project Execution, Control & Closure 2 2
13. Managing Project Control & Closure 2 2
14. Managing legal issues and understand ethnic cultural
differences 2 2
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Cite and prioritize information systems projects
and to determine various aspects of feasibility of
these projects.
Class discussion, Mid Term 1, Final Exam
Students understood the concepts well
2 Identify the foundations of project management,
including its definition, scope, and the need for
project management in the modern organization.
Class Assignment, Quiz, Mid Term 1, Final Exam
Concepts cleared and well discussed in class
3 Identify the phases of the project management
lifecycle. Class assignment, Lab exercise,
Mid Term 1, Final Exam Concepts cleared and well
discussed in class
4 Manage project teams, including the
fundamentals of leadership and team motivation. Lab exercise, Mid Term 1, Final
Exam Concepts cleared and well
discussed in class
5 Manage project communication, both internal to
the team, and external to other project
stakeholders.
quiz, Lab exercise, Mid Term 1, Final Exam
Concepts were well implemented in lab
6 Initiate projects, including project selection and
defining project scope.
Lab exercise, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Concepts were well implemented in lab
7 Manage project schedules with appropriate
techniques and tools.
Lab exercise, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Concepts were well implemented in lab
8 Manage project resources, including human
resources, capital equipment, and time.
Class assignment, Class quiz, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Concepts were well implemented in lab
9
Manage project quality, including the
identification of the threats to project quality,
techniques for measuring project quality, and the
techniques for ensuring project quality is
achieved.
Lab exercise, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Concepts were well implemented in lab
10
Manage project risk, including the identification
of project risk, and the techniques for ensuring
project risk is controlled.
Lab exercise, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Students are further advised to study the related literature
11
Manage the project procurement process,
including understanding external acquisition and
outsourcing, as well as the steps for managing
external procurement.
Class quiz, Lab exercise, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Students are further advised to study the related literature
12
Manage project execution, including monitoring
project progress and managing project change,
and appropriately documenting and
communicating project status.
Lab exercise, Mid Term 2, Final Exam
Students are further advised to study the related literature
13 Control projects through information tracking
and cost and change control techniques. Lab exercise, Final Exam
Students are further advised to study the related literature
14 Close projects, including administrative,
personnel, and contractual closure. Lab exercise, Final Exam
Students are further advised to study the related literature
15 Identify and describe the mechanisms for dealing
with legal issues in complex project contexts.
Class quiz, Lab exercise, Final Exam
Students are further advised to study the related literature
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16
Appreciate ethnic cultural differences in working
with global teams either internal to organizations
or by engaging offshore outsourcers.
Lab exercise, Final Exam Students are further advised to
study the related literature
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Lectures, Labs, Assignments, Quizzes, Class
discussions
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 1 C
B 3 C
C 3 C
D 2 C
F 2 C
Denied Entry 50 50 C
In Progress 60 50 C
Incomplete 1 (DN)70 50 C
Pass 11 50 C
Fail 2 C
Withdrawn 1 C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
Students should read from the books in addition to the lecture slides.
Students should focus on their problem solving skills which are lacking.
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Muhammad Tahir / Mr. Mahboob Ali
Signature: 09 JAN 14
Program Coordinator: Dr. Muhammad Tahir
Signature: Date Received:
Date Report Completed:
ATTACHMENT 2 (g)
Course Report
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COURSE REPORT
(CR)
A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each section or campus location where the
course is taught, even if the course is taught by the same person. Each CR is to be completed by the course instructor at
the end of each course and given to the program coordinator
A combined, comprehensive CR should be prepared by the course coordinator and the separate location reports are to be
attached.
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 09-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Data Warehousing and Mining Code # CPIS-342 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Prof. Kalum Priyanath Udagepola Location North Jeddah Branch
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 13 Students completing the course?13
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 48 and 3
Form 5b_ Course Report
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact Hours
Actual
Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1. Introduction to Data Mining and Warehousing 6 6 2. Data 6 6 3. Data Preprocessing 6 6 4. Data Warehousing and OLAP Technology 6 6 5. Mining Frequent Patterns, Associations
and Correlations 8 8
6. Classification and Prediction 10 10 7. Cluster Analysis 6 6
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Define the basic concepts in data mining, warehousing and machine learning.
Midterm 1, Final Exam
2 Describe application areas for data mining and warehousing.
Exercises, Final Exam, Midterm 1
3 Differentiate among different data types. Exercises, Final Exam, Midterm 1
4 Use numerical and graphical methods to
summarize data. Lab, Exercises, Project, Final Exam, Midterm 1
5 Apply data preprocessing techniques for cleaning, integration, reduction and transformation of data.
Lab, Exercises, Project, Final Exam, Midterm 1
6 Use correlation analysis. Lab, Exercises, Final Exam, Midterm 1
7 Define the characteristics of a data warehouse. Midterm 2, Final Exam 8 Design a simple data warehouse schema using
fact and dimension tables. Lab
9 Perform the OLAP operations on a data cube. Lab, Midterm 2, Final Exam 10 Define the basic concepts in frequent pattern
analysis. Midterm 2, Final Exam
11 Compute support and confidence for association
rules.
Exercises, Midterm 2, Final Exam
12 Use Apriori algorithm to generate frequent
itemsets.
Lab, Exercises, Project, Final
Exam
13 Define the basic concepts in classification and prediction
Final Exam
14 Use decision tree, naïve Bayes, neural networks
and linear regression to build classification/prediction models.
Lab, Exercises
15 Use hold-out and cross validation methods for classifier or predictor evaluation.
Lab, Exercises, Final Exam
16 Define the basic concepts in clustering. Final Exam 17 Differentiate between hierarchical and
partitioning clustering methods. Lab, Final Exam
18 Use K-Means and DBSCAN algorithm to form
clusters in the data.
Lab, Exercises, Final Exam
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these Effective?
N o Yes
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties.
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Form 5b_ Course Report
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter
Grade
Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 1 8% B 5 38% C 4 31% D 3 23% F
Denied Entry In Progress Incomplete
Pass Fail
Withdrawn
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
Form 5b_ Course Report
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
Form 5b_ Course Report
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended
from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a . b . c . d .
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a . b . c . d . e .
Form 5b_ Course Report
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Name of Course Instructor: Prof. Kalum Priyanath Udagepola
Kalum Udagepola 09.01.2014 Signature: Date Report Completed:
Program Coordinator:
Signature: Date Received:
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COURSE REPORT
(CR)
A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each section or campus location where the course is taught, even if the course is taught by the same person. Each CR is to be completed by the course instructor at the end of each course and given to the program coordinator.
A combined, comprehensive CR should be prepared by the course coordinator and the separate location reports are to be attached.
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University – North Jeddah Branch 08-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information System
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title IS Analysis and Architecture Design Code # CPIS-351 Section # AAN
2. Name of Course Instructor Mr. Ahmad ALzou’bi Location Boys Campus – North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 6 Students completing the course? 6
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 3
1. Course title Code # Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Location
3. Year and semester to which this report applies.
4. Number of students starting the course? Students completing the course?
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1. Moving to Design 6 6
2. The Object-Oriented approach to Design: Use Case
Realization
6 6
3. Designing Database 6 6
4. Designing the User Interface 6 6
5. Making the system Operational 6 6
6. Current Trend in System Development 6 6
7. The Traditional Approach to Design 6 6
8. Designing the System Interface, Controls and Security 6 6
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of
assessment results
1 Describe the major components, levels of design
and design phase activities
First Exam, Quiz
2 Describe common deployment environments and
matching application architectures
First Exam, Quiz
3 Describe the steps involved in the traditional
approach to designing the application
architecture.
First Exam, Quiz
4 Explain how to develop a system flowchart First Exam, Quiz
5 Develop a structure chart using transaction
analysis and transform analysis.
First Exam, Quiz
6 Describe the iterative process of object oriented
design ( design steps)
First Exam, Quiz
7 Develop design class diagrams and interaction
diagrams based on the principles of object
responsibilities and use case controllers.
First Exam, Quiz
8 Develop detailed sequence diagrams and
communication diagrams as the core process in
system design.
First Exam, Quiz
9 Describe how to document the architectural
design using package diagrams.
First Exam, Quiz
10 Describe the differences and similarities between
relational and object-oriented database
management system.
Second Exam, Quiz
11 Describe the different architectural models for
distributed database
Second Exam, Quiz
12 Describe the difference between user interfaces
and system interfaces
Second Exam, Quiz
13 Discuss the importance of the three principles of user-centered design and the three metaphors of
HCI
Second Exam, Quiz
14 Discuss how visibility and affordance affect
usability.
Second Exam, Quiz
15 Define the overall system structure as a menu
hierarchy.
Second Exam, Quiz
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16 Explain how to write user-computer interaction
scenarios as dialogs.
Second Exam, Quiz
17 Describe the difference between windows forms
and browser forms that are used to implement a
dialog.
Second Exam, Quiz
18 List the key principles used in web design and
define system inputs and outputs
Final Exam, Quiz
19 Explain the importance of integrity and security
controls for inputs, outputs, data and processing.
Final Exam, Quiz
20 Describe implementations and support activities. Final Exam, Quiz
21 Choose an appropriate approach to program
development ( order of implementation)
Final Exam, Quiz
22 Describe various types of software tests,
versioning and explain how and why each is
used.
Final Exam, Quiz
23 List various approaches to data conversion and
system installation and describe the advantages
and disadvantages of each.
Final Exam, Quiz
24 Explain software principles and practices Final Exam, Quiz
25 Describe different types of documentation and
the processes by which they are developed and
maintained.
Final Exam, Quiz
26 Explain the foundations for the adaptive
methodologies to development.
Final Exam, Quiz
27 List and describe the features of the unified process system development methodology and
extreme programming
Final Exam, Quiz
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of
assessment results
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A+ 0 0 C
A 0 400
B+ 0 400
B 1 0.17
C+ 2 0.33
C 100 500 C
D+ 120 0.17 C
D 2 0.33 C
F 400 40 50 C
Denied Entry 50 50 C
In Progress 60 50 C
Incomplete 70 50 C
Pass 80 50 C
Fail 90 50 C
Withdrawn 100 50 C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Mr. Ahmad Alzou’bi
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Mr. Ahmad Alzou’bi
Signature:
Date Report Completed: 8-Jan- 2014
Date Received: 8-Jan- 2014
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University – North Jeddah 06- JAN -14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Software Quality and Testing Code # CPIS-357 Section # AAR
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Abdallah Bawakid Location North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 13 Students completing the course? 11
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 3 credit hours
B. Course Delivery
1 . Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1 . Introduction 2 2
2 . Critical Systems 2 2
3 . Project Management 3 3
4 . System Models 2 2
5 . Formal Specification 2 2
6 . Distributed Systems Architecture 3 3
7 . Socio-technical Systems 1 1
8 . Software Processes 2 2
9 . Software Requirements 3 3
10 . Requirements Engineering Processes 3 3
11 . Critical Systems Specification 3 3
12 . Architectural Design 3 3
13 . Application Architectures 3 3
14 . Object-oriented Design 1 1
15 . Real-time Systems 2 2
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2 . Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3 . Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of
assessment results
1 Define the standard framework for software
quality.
Midterm Exam, Final Exam
2 Define the standard quality systems and models
such as CMMI.
Midterm Exam, Final Exam,
Test3
3 Define the recent testing methods for Information
systems and software.
Midterm Exam, Final Exam,
Test3
4 Apply the tests during all the software
engineering stages.
Midterm Exam
5 Develop test plans and quality assurance criteria. Final Exam
6 Compare between: Functional/logic view,
Code/module view, Development/structural view
Final Exam, Test1
7 Compare between:
Concurrency/process/runtime/thread view,
Physical/deployment/install view, User
action/feedback view
Final Exam, Test1
8 Define and criticize the various Quality Systems
of Information Systems.
Final Exam, Test1
9 Define the various quality testing methods
conducted during all the phases of the software
development process.
Final Exam, Test1
10 Define the methods, techniques and tools used in
software testing.
Final Exam, Test1
11 Define the quality standard systems and the
various testing processes.
Final Exam, Test1
12 Use the software testing applications and tools to
test software.
Final Exam, Test1
13 Conduct tests in all the various stages of software
development process.
Final Exam, Test1
14 Conduct efficiency tests. Final Exam, Test1
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures
Labs
Class Participation
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Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1 . Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 1 7.7%
B 2 15.4%
C 5 38.5%
D 2 15.4%
F 2 15.4%
Denied Entry 1 7.7%
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn
2 . Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4 . Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator ).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Abdullah Bawakid
Signature: Dr. Abdullah Bawakid
Program Coordinator: Dr. Abdullah Bawakid
Signature: Dr. Abdullah Bawakid Date Received:
Date Report Completed: 09/01/2014
ATTACHMENT 2 (g)
Course Report
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COURSE REPORT
(CR)
A separate Course Report (CR) should be submitted for every course and for each section or campus
location where the course is taught, even if the course is taught by the same person. Each CR is to be
completed by the course instructor at the end of each course and given to the program coordinator
A combined, comprehensive CR should be prepared by the course coordinator and the separate location
reports are to be attached.
Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 2
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مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
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Course Report
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Institution King Abdulaziz University Date of Course Report 06-JAN-14
College/ Department Faculty of computing and Information Technology North branch / Department of
Information System.
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Internet Applications and Web Programming Code # CPIS-358 Section # DAN
2. Name of course instructor Mr. Mohammad Alqahtani Location North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? Students completing the course?
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Practical Other: Total
Contact
Hours
31 2 14 1 0 45
Credit 3
B. - Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the
hours planned
1. Building Web Site By Using
HTML/XHTML
8 7
2. Cascaded Style Sheets (CSS) 5 6
3. Client-side Scripting by Using Java
scripts
12 10
4. Server-side Scripting by Using PHP 3 4
5. Introduction to the Internet and World
Wide Web (WWW)
2 2
6. Web site and Database Interactivity 2 2
7 7
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you
believe the lack of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest
possible compensating action.
Topics (if any) not Fully
Covered
Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
3. Course learning outcome assessment.
List course learning outcomes
List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Explain the Internet and World
Wide Web.
Quiz 1, Exam I satisfactory results
2 Design structure of Web sites. Final Project, Assignment 1 satisfactory results
3 Organize structure of Web sites. Final Project, Assignment 1 satisfactory results
4 Differentiate between client side
and server side programming
Final Project, Assignment 1 satisfactory results
5 Explain the client server
architecture
Exam I satisfactory results
6 Develop static Web sites Final Project, Lab Activities,
Exam II satisfactory results
7 Organize the Web site contents by
using tables,lists etc.
Final Project, Lab Activities,
Assignment 1, Quiz 1,
Exam I
satisfactory results
8 Use W3C validation service to
validate XHTML Pages
Final Project, Assignment 1 satisfactory results
9 Express information in an attractive
way by using CSS styles.
Assignment 2, Final Project,
Exam II, Final Exam satisfactory results
10 Distinguish between inline,
embedded and external styles.
Exam II, Lab Activities,
Assignment 2, Final Exam satisfactory results
11 Use CSS to apply a uniform
formatting to all pages in a
Websites.
Lab Activities, Assignment 2,
Final Project, Exam II satisfactory results
12 Define and implement style
templates.
Exam II, Final Project,
Lab Activities, Assignment 2 satisfactory results
13 Differentiate between client side
and server side script
Final Exam satisfactory results
14 Implement initial data validity
checks (e.g. maximum length of
input characters)
Final Project, Lab Activities,
Assignment 3, Exam II,
Final Exam
satisfactory results
15 Develop simple dynamic Web
pages by using java script
Final Project, Lab Activities,
Assignment 3, Exam II,
Final Exam
satisfactory results
16 Validate input data by using java
script
Final Project, Assignment 3,
Quiz 2, Final Exam satisfactory results
17 Implement interactivity with users
by using event handling
Final Project, Lab Activities,
Assignment 3, Quiz 2, Final
Exam
satisfactory results
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Commission for
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
18 Use Document Object Model
(DOM) to create dynamic Web
pages.
Final Project, Lab Activities,
Assignment 3, Quiz 2, Final
Exam
satisfactory results
19 Explain the functionality of a Web
server.
Quiz 2, Final Exam satisfactory results
20 Write PHP scripts for server-side
form processing
Final Project, Lab Activities,
Assignment 4, Quiz 2, Final
Exam
satisfactory results
21 Apply form (data) validation by
using PHP scripts.
Lab Activities, Assignment 4,
Quiz 2, Final Exam, Final
Project
satisfactory results
22 Use SQL to perform various
database operations
Final Project, Lab activities satisfactory results
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table
3 above.
4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course
Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of
Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lecture-Explaining, Y
Group Discussion Y
Case Study, Y
Lab work, and Assignments Y
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome,
student performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system
that aligns student work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
Form 5b_ Course Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 5
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Commission for
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter
Grade
Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A
1 14%
B
2 28%
C
2 29%
D
2 29%
F
0 0
Denied
Entry
0 0
In Progress 0 0
Incomplete 0 0
Pass 7 100%
Fail 0 0
Withdrawn 0 0
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variation Reason
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Commission for
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variation Reason
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
Student review
Each student reviews his exam paper. If there is any mistake, the
marks will be amended.
calculating marks is done by a
software system .
D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or
facilities (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
E. Administrative Issues
1 Organizational or administrative
difficulties encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
F Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Commission for
Academic Accreditation & Assessment
ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended
from the most recent
course report(s)
Actions Taken
Results
Analysis
a.
b.
c.
d.
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent
opinion, or course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended
Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Name of Course Instructor: Mohammad Alqahtani____________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date Report Completed: 8 January 2014
Program Coordinator: _ Mohammad Alqahtani ______________________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date Received: _________________________
Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 06-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Introduction to E-Business Systems Code # CPIS-380 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Khalid Masood Khan Location FCIT North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 4 Students completing the course? 4
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester): 3
B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Introduction to E-commerce 3 3
2. E-commerce strategy 3 3
3. Simple Case studies review and analysis 3 3
4. Cyber-Services models and applications 3 3
5. E-Services workshop group presentation 3 3
6. Case Studies: business plans analysis 3 3
7. Web Advertising 3 3
8. Internet data and payment security 3 3
9. Individual ideas presentation 3 3
10. B2C models and examples 3 3
11. B2B and supply chain management 3 3
12. E-payment 3 3
13. Group project presentation 3 3
2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Describe the motivators for e-Commerce and
eBusiness. Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
2 Classify the different models of e-Commerce and
e-Business Lab homeworks, Quizses, Final Exam, Mid term exam
3 List the impacts of introducing e-business on the
levels of organizations, consumers, and society Lab homeworks, Quizses, Final Exam, Mid term exam
4 Recognize the different elements of deciding to e
or not to e Lab homeworks, Quizses, Final Exam, Mid term exam
5 Identify the risk elements attained in a business
case Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
6 Propose e-solutions to overcome attained risks in
a business case Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
7 List the stages of implementing e-Business in an
organization Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
8 List the different models of e-B2C as compared
to the traditional ones Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
9 List the different models of e-B2B as compared
to the traditional ones Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
10 List the different models of Cyber-Services as
compared to the traditional ones Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
11 Identify special differentiating offers of eservices
utilizing the web technology Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
12 List the different models of e-Payment as
compared to the traditional ones Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
13 List the different models, methods, and strategies
of web advertizing Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
14 Appraise the effectiveness of an advertizing plan
and hence reconstruct an updated plan Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
15 Prepare a complete business plan for an e- Business project
Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
16 Design and Implement an e-Business project Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
17 Analyze e-Business real case studies Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
18 Define and discuss the different keys of success
in e-shopping Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
19 Apply web design & implementation techniques
in implementing e-Business solutions Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
20 Review an advanced topic in e-Business Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
21 Propose an innovative e-systems idea Lab homeworks, Quizses, Mid
term exam, Final Exam
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in
table 3 above
4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures Y
Labs Y
Project Y
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 50 C
B 4 1005 C
C C
D 30 50 C
F 40 50 C
Denied Entry 50 50 C
In Progress 60 50 C
Incomplete 70 50 C
Pass 80 50 C
Fail 90 50 C
Withdrawn 100 50 C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
Name of Course Instructor: Dr Khalid Masood Khan
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Dr Khalid Masood Khan
Signature: Date Received:
Date Report Completed:
Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 08-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Development of E-Systems and Interface Code # CPIS-382 Section # EAN
2. Name of Course Instructor Mr. Gulraiz Iqbal Location North Jeddah Campus
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 5 Students completing the course? 5
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Review for prerequisite topics 3 3
2. Introduction to Semantic Web 6 6
3. XML 3 3
4. XML Schema 3 3
5. XML based languages 3 3
6. Ontology concepts 3 3
7. RDF 3 3
8. RDF Schema 3 3
9. SPRQL 3 3
10. OWL ontology modeling 3 3
11. OWL applications 3 3
12. Web Services & Software Agents 3 3
2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 identify the key Problem of Today’s Web, and
explain the Semantic Web impact, and define the
different layers in the Semantic Web cake
Midterm Exam 1
2 compare and contrast between HTML and XML Midterm Exam 1
3 distinguish between XML and Relational Database model, and convert between them
Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 1
4 build queries for XML documents using XPath Lab Activities
5 define XML related concepts such: well formed ,
validated files, namespaces, and define and
describe some of XML based languages
Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 1,
Midterm Exam 2
6 define XML Schema related concepts such:
element, attribute, simple type, complex type Final Exam, Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 1
7 apply the XML well-formed and validation rules Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 1
8 define RDF /Schema as a domain modeling
language and define RDF/Schema related
concepts
Project, Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 2, Final Exam
9 compare and contrast between XML and RDF,
and give examples Project, Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 2, Final Exam
10 describe and give examples for the RDF triple
model (resource-property-value) Project, Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 2, Final Exam
11 compare and contrast between RDF/Schema and
OWL , and give examples Project, Lab Activities, Midterm Exam 2, Final Exam
12 describe and give examples for some OWL concepts, and demonstrate the familiarity with
some OWL based ontology examples
Midterm Exam 2, Final Exam, Lab Activities
13 explain the backward compatibility between the
Semantic Web layers Midterm Exam 2, Final Exam
14 build OWL Ontologies with Protégé, and build
SPRQL queries using Protégé Project, Lab Activities
15 define advanced web concepts such as Web
Services and Software Agents Final Exam
16 demonstrate work harmoniously and effectively
in a team to model an knowledge domain based
on ontology
Project
17 write high quality design reports Project
18 plan, prepare and deliver clear and correct oral
presentations Project
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 0 0 N/A
B 1 84.5 B
C 2 72.5 C
D 2 61 D
F
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
AN/A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
AN/A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
ANo BNo
E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
ANo BNo
F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
Name of Course Instructor: Gulraiz Iqbal
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Gulraiz Iqbal
Signature:
Date Report Completed:
Date Received:
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Course Report
For guidance on the completion of this template, please refer to NCAAA handbooks.
1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 08-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Techniques of Decision Support Systems Code # CPIS-420 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Usman Saeed Location North Jeddah Branch
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 8 Students completing the course? 8
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Introduction to Business Intelligence 8 8
2. Data Mining for Business Intelligence 10 10
3. Artificial Neural Networks for Data Mining 10 10
4. Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems 10 10
5. Advance Intelligence Systems 10 10
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Introduce the student to DSS Lab, Quizzes, First Exam Adequate Results
2 Establish the need of DSS in the modern Business Environment
Lab, Quizzes, First Exam Adequate Results
3 Learn the basic Framework for Business Intelligence
Lab, Quizzes, First Exam Adequate Results
4 Become accounted with the major tools and
techniques of Managerial Decision Support Lab, Quizzes, First Exam Adequate Results
5 Learn the basic mathematical models of Data Mining
Lab, Quizzes, Second Exam Adequate Results
6 Apply data mining as a tool for business
intelligence in DSS. Lab, Quizzes, Second Exam Adequate Results
7 Become accounted with the basic concepts of
ANN Lab, Quizzes, Second Exam Adequate Results
8 Learn how to develop the different types of ANNs
Lab, Quizzes, Second Exam Adequate Results
9 Employ artificial neural networks for business
intelligence in DSS. Lab, Quizzes, Final Exam Adequate Results
10 Become accounted with basic concepts of Expert
Systems Lab, Quizzes, Final Exam Adequate Results
11 Develop an understanding of the basic components of an Expert System
Lab, Quizzes, Final Exam Adequate Results
12 Become accounted with the tools and
technologies for developing of rule-based expert
systems for decision support.
Lab, Quizzes, Final Exam Adequate Results
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures X
Labs X
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 1 12.5 C The grades are properly distributed
B 4 50 C
C 2 25 C
D 1 12.5 C
F 0 0 C
Denied Entry 0 0 C
In Progress 0 0 C
Incomplete 0 0 C
Pass 0 0 C
Fail 0 0 C
Withdrawn 0 0 C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Dr Usman Saeed
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Dr Usman Saeed
Signature: Date Received:
Date Report Completed:
9/1/2014
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University – North Jeddah
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Professional Computing Issues Code # CPIS-428 Section # DAN
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Ali Hassan Location Boys Campus - North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 26 Students completing the course? 25
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
1. Course title Professional Computing Issues Code # CPIS-428 Section # EAN
2. Name of Course Instructor Shahzad Qamar Location Boys Campus - North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 28 Students completing the course? 28
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
B. Course Delivery
1 . Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1 . Ethical Theories 4 4
2 . Networked Communications 4 4
3 . Computer Hacking and Crime 3 3
4 . Intellectual Property Rights 3 3
5 . Information Privacy 4 4
6 . Computer and Network Security 4 4
7. Professional Ethics 3 3
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2 . Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3 . Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of
assessment results
1 What are the catalysts for rapid changes in
technology and it’s unexpected developments
Mid Term I Exam, Quiz,
Class Presentation
2 Understand ethical theories like Kantianism,
Act Utilitarian, Rule Utilitarian, Social
Contract Theory
Mid Term I Exam, Final
Exam, Quiz, Class
Presentation
3 Analysis of various case studies using ethical
theories like Kantianism, Act Utilitarian, Rule
Utilitarian, Social Contract Theory
Mid Term I Exam, Final
Exam, Quiz, Class
Presentation
4 How email works and the spam epidemic.
Describe need for Social-Technical solutions
Mid Term II Exam
5 Discuss Internet addiction and it’s impact of us
as member of society
Mid Term II Exam
6 Understand Intellectual property rights,
difference between tangible and intellectual
property
Mid Term II Exam
7 Discuss what is Fair Use and how content
management systems protect intellectual
property rights
Mid Term II Exam
8 Discuss software copyright, violations,
software patents and how to do safe software
development
Mid Term II Exam
9 Philosophy of Open-Source software, their
benefits, impact and critique of the Open-
Source Software movement
Final Exam
10 What is information privacy, different
perspectives of information privacy,
information disclosures, and data mining
schemes and their privacy concerns
Final Exam
11 Discuss various information security threats
caused due to hacking; How different malwares
work and infect our systems and their social,
financial, privacy concerns; What is
cybercrime and how cyber-attacks is launched.
Benefits and concerns of online voting.
Final Exam
12 Are computer experts professionals? What are
software engineering code of ethics and
analysis of the code using various case studies.
Final Exam
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in
table 3 above
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lecture Y
Lecture Y
Class Presentation Y
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1 . Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 18 33%
B 20 37%
C 12 22%
D 3 6%
F
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn 1 2%
2 . Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4 . Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator ).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any)
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Date Report Completed:
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University 07-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title IS Applications Design and Development Code # CPIS-352 Section #
2. Name of Course Instructor Dr. Naveed Afzal Location Boys Campus - NJB
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 3 Students completing the course? 2
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned Contact Hours
Actual Contact Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a
difference of more than 25% of the hours planned
1. Introduction : Explanation of What is, Why do I need
an Enterprise, Enterprise Architecture, Architecture
Framework
2 2
2. Trends in Enterprise Architecture and Data Center Environments adoptive to businesses
2 2
3. The Architecture Development Method cycle 5 5
4. What are Deliverables, Artifacts, Building Blocks, Enterprise Continuum and Repository all about
2 2
5. Architecture Vision 2 2
6. Business Architecture 5 5
7. Technology Architecture 5 5
8. The Different Architecture Domains that TOGAF
deals with 5 5
9. Information Systems Architectures 5 5
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack
of coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating
action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Understand the foundational elements of Enterprise Architectures i.e. Enterprise Continuum, Building Blocks, Artifacts, Deliverables
Midterm Exam1
2 Discuss and compare contemporary Enterprise Architecture frameworks like TOGAF, ZIFA, E2AF, DoDAF and EAP
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam1
3 The core concepts and key terminologies of TOGAF
Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam1
4 Understand Enterprise Architecture concepts and
practices Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam2, Final Exam
5 Articulate how enterprise architecture supports the
strategic objectives of businesses Midterm Exam1, Final Exam
6 The Architecture Development Method cycle and the objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and
scope the ADM
Midterm Exam2
7 Describe the core concepts of data/information
architecture and evaluate existing data/information
architecture designs
Midterm Exam1, Final Exam
8 The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its
purpose, and its constituent parts Midterm Exam1, Final Exam
9 Describe and discuss the benefits and risks of
service oriented architecture Midterm Exam2, Final Exam
10 Developing views, viewpoints, stakeholders etc in
Information systems and ADM and their role in
communication
Midterm Exam1, Final Exam
11 How each of the ADM phases contributes to the
success of enterprise architecture Midterm Exam1, Final Exam
12 Describe a variety of frameworks for enterprise
architecture analysis and decision making Graded Exercises, Midterm Exam2
13 Explain the use of modelling tools, Relate Models with real business problems
Midterm Exam2
14 How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Method life cycle
Midterm Exam2
15 Evaluate and plan for the integration of emerging
technologies Graded Exercises
16 Evaluate the total cost of ownership and return on
investment for architecture alternatives Final Exam
17 Utilize techniques for assessing and managing risk
across the portfolio of the enterprise Final Exam
18 Describe and discuss the role of audit and
compliance in enterprise architecture Final Exam
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification. (Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course Specification
Were these
Effective? Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Lectures Yes
Labs Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student
performance results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student
work, exam scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter Grade
Number of
Students Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A 1 50 C
B 10 50 C
C 1 33.34 C
D 1 33.34 C
F 40 50 C
Denied Entry 50 50 C
In Progress 60 50 C
Incomplete 70 50 C
Pass 80 50 C
Fail 90 50 C
Withdrawn 1 33.3450 C
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
90 - 99
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
1 - 59
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from
the most recent course report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process Start
Date Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Dr. Naveed Afzal
Dr. Naveed Afzal
Name of Course Instructor: Dr. Naveed Afzal
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Dr. Naveed Afzal
Signature:
Date Report Completed: 08/01/2014
Date Report Completed: 08/01/2014
ATTACHMENT 2 (k)
Field Experience Report
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Field Experience Report
To be completed by the faculty or teaching staff member at the end of each field experience.
Form 6b_ Field Experience Report _SSRP_1 JULY 2013 Page 2
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
Field Experience Report
Field Experience encompasses fieldwork, professional or clinical placements, internships and other forms
of placement learning and applied learning that are part of the formal curriculum within the educational
program. For direction on the completion of this template, refer NCAAA guidebooks.
King Abdul-Aziz university 8-Jan-14
Faculty of Computing and information Technology Information System
Summer Training Computer information Systems
A. Field Experience Course Identification and General Information
CPIS 323 - Summer (Workplace) Training I
(0) Credit Hour
Name of teaching staff member Title of teaching staff member Department
Dr. Tariq Jaber Assistant professor Information Systems
Dr. Suliman almasri Assistant professor Information technology
Dr. Abdula bawaked Assistant professor Computer Sciences
a. Dates: Duration of 200 hours of training during the eight weeks in Summer Semester.
b. Times: from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
After the Fourth year of the Program
6. List names, addresses, and contact information for all field experience locations currently being
utilized by the program.
Name and Address Name of Contact Person Contact Information
(email address or mobile
1. Saudi Arabian Airlines
Mohammed al-shehri 0505708421
2. Jeddah Municipality
Omar barnawi 0126148931
3. Najran cement company Faisal azran 0175299990
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
4. Information Logistics services co. Ltd.
Mohammed bakhaider 0565350027
5.
Intercontinental Hotel Jeddah
Mohammed Hafeez 0122295556
6. Saudi Aramco Sami Al-Moqahwi 0138741069
7. Saudi Arabian Drug Stores Co. Ltd. Ayman Rizq 0557449323
8. King abdulaziz university – admission
of E-learning
Abdurahman al-orinan 0505547447
9. Hafil Maintenance & Service Co. Ltd. Yousef Al-Tamimi 0561559988
10. King Fahad Hospital Mazen Bawaked 055669201
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
B. Field Experience Modifications or Adaptations from Planned Field Experience Specifications
Reason for
Modification
Action Taken Responsibility Implications
for Future
Student Guidance
and Support
To be more interactive
with the feedback of
students
Add a coordinator
between the head
of the department
and students
Response with
the student
feedback.
We will add a
coordinator
between the head of
the department and
students.
C. Results
1. Number of students starting field experience: Student completing
2. Distribution of Grades
Letter
Grade
Number of
Students
Student
Percentage
Explanation of Distribution of Grades
NP 18 90% Non-Graded Pass
F 0 0% Fail
W 2 10% Withdraw No Fail
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
Full compliance with the laws of the Company.
Regular attendance and lack of Absence.
Constant communication with the supervisor training.
Full implementation of the requirements of the college
20
0
18
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
D Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative
difficulties encountered (if any):
Lack of communication with
supervisors training in college.
Sometimes lack of achieving all the
goals of the summer training
2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for
student learning in the course:
Unfamiliarity with the goals of summer training.
Do not send weekly reports on time.
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
E Evaluation of Field Experience Activity
1. Student evaluation of the field experience (Attach survey results report).
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
Doing a workshop describes the goals of training.
Also describes the objective of training.
Show the importance from training.
b. Response of instructor and field staff to this evaluation
Good but needs some improvements.
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
2. Other Evaluation (by advisor)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
Develop a new evaluation form that covers more criteria.
Develop more than one evaluation e.g. technical evaluation, managerial evaluation.
b. Response of instructor and field staff to this evaluation
Needs more developing.
Need more specific evaluations.
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
G Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the field experience in previous field experience
reports (if any).
Actions recommended
from the most recent
field experience
report(s)
Actions Taken
Results
Analysis
a. Develop a new
evaluation form
that covers more
criteria
In progress to
develops more than
one evaluation
Still making enhancement
in entire forms
To be more accurate in
evaluation
b. Doing a workshop
describes the goals of
training
We have already
made a decision to
doing a workshop
before the summer
training.
We have already made a
workshop but after the
summer training ended.
on account of student
aware of the tasks that
required in summer
training
c. describes the objective
of training
We have already
made a decision to
doing a workshop
before the summer
training.
We have already made a
workshop but after the
summer training ended.
on account of student
aware of the objectives that
wished for summer
training
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the field experience (based on previous field
experience reports, surveys, independent opinion, or evaluation).
Doing a workshop describes the goals of training.
Doing a workshop describes the objectives of training.
Develop a new evaluation form that covers more criteria.
3. Action Plan for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended
Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date
Person
Responsible
a. Doing a workshop To describe a goals and objectives
of coop.
10 july-
13
20-july-13 Mr. bandar
al-khalil
b. Develop a new evaluation form. To be more specific and accurate
evaluation.
1-jan-
2014
In progress Dr. Tareq
Jaber
c. Create a workshop with
cooperating companies
In order to clear the full vision of
the student on the tasks and skills
required and gained from training
1-jan-
2014
In progress Dr. Tareq
Jaber
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ةالمملكــة العربيــة السعوديــ
مــالهيئــــة الوطنيــــة للتقـوي
واالعـــتــمـــاد األكــاديــمــــي
Name of Instructor: _____________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date Report Completed: ____________
Name of Field Experience Teaching Staff ___________________________________________
Program Coordinator: ___________________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________ Date Received: ___________________
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Course Report
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1. Institution King Abdulaziz University / North Jeddah Campus 10-JAN-14
2. College/Department Faculty of Computing and Information Technology / Information Systems
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title Principles of Human-Computer Interaction Code # CPIS-354 Section # CAN
2. Name of Course Instructor Mohammad Nizar Ahmad Location Boys Campus – North Jeddah
3. Year and semester to which this report applies. Fall 2013-2014
4. Number of students starting the course? 9 Students completing the course? 8
5. Course components (actual total contact hours and credits per semester):
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B. Course Delivery
1. Coverage of Planned Program
Topics Covered
Planned
Contact
Hours
Actual
Contact
Hours
Reason for Variations if there is a difference of more than 25% of the hours
planned
1. Design rules 5 5
2. Design, Prototyping, and Constructing 5 5
3. Identify need and establish requirements 5 5
4. Introduction to Human Computer Interaction 5 5
5. Understanding the Human 5 5
6. Understanding the Computer 5 5
7. Data gathering 5 5
8. Requirements 5 5
9. Tasks Analysis 4 4
10. Experimental evaluation 5 5
11. User Interface Evaluation Techniques 5 5
12. Understanding the Interaction 5 5
13. Interaction design basic 5 5
14. Introduction to Usability 5 5
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2. Consequences of Non Coverage of Topics
For any topics where the topic was not taught or practically delivered, comment on how significant you believe the lack of
coverage is for the course learning outcomes or for later courses in the program. Suggest possible compensating action.
Topics (if any) not Fully Covered Effected Learning Outcomes Possible Compensating Action
A B C
D B C
E B C
F B C
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3. Course learning outcome assessment
List course learning outcomes List methods of assessment Summary analysis of assessment
results
1 Define Human Computer Interaction and give
examples of Human Computer interaction
Assignment 1
2 Identify the impact of human memory on interface
design. First Midterm Exam
3 Distinguish between different types of Input and
output devices for interactive use
4 Recognize how computers and associated input –
output devices influences the nature of interaction
and style of the interface
First Midterm Exam
5 Use different data gathering methods used in
designing interactive systems First Midterm Exam, Group
Project
6 Differentiate between several data gathering Tools
7 Convert data into requirements for an interactive
system
Group Project
8 Construct prototypes of interactive systems Lab, Group Project
9 Differentiate between several prototyping Tools
10 Differentiate between design rules, design
standards, and design guidelines
First Midterm Exam
11 Apply basic design rules to enhance the interactive
properties of the system
12 Apply design rules to enhance the interactive
properties of the system
13 Distinguish between good and bad designs Assignment 1
14 Evaluate interactive systems using Expert methods
and Experimental methods
Final Exam, Lab, Group Project,
Second Midterm Exam,
Assignment 2
15 Distinguish between different types of
experimental design
16 Distinguish between different types of variables in
the experimental design
Second Midterm Exam
17 Differentiate between several types of evaluation
methods
Second Midterm Exam, Final
Exam
18 Distinguish between good and bad designs
Summarize any actions you recommend for improving teaching strategies as a result of evaluations in table 3 above
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4. Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Strategies for Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Course Specification.
(Refer to planned teaching strategies in Course Specification and description of Domains of Learning Outcomes in the
National Qualifications Framework)
List Teaching Methods set out in Course
Specification
Were these
Effective?
Difficulties Experienced (if any) in Using
the Strategy and Suggested Action to Deal
with Those Difficulties. No Yes
Note: In order to analyze the assessment of student achievement for each course learning outcome, student performance
results can be measured and assessed using a KPI, a rubric, or some grading system that aligns student work, exam
scores, or other demonstration of successful learning.
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C. Results
1. Distribution of Grades
Letter
Grade
Number of
Students
Student
Percentage Explanation of Distribution of Grades
A+ 0
A 0
B+ 0
B 3 33%
C+ 2 22%
C 1 11%
D+ 2 22%
D
F
Denied Entry
In Progress
Incomplete
Pass
Fail
Withdrawn 1 11%
2. Analyze special factors (if any) affecting the results
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3. Variations from planned student assessment processes (if any) (see Course Specifications).
a. Variations (if any) from planned assessment schedule (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
b. Variations (if any) from planned assessment processes in Domains of Learning (see Course Specification)
Variations Reason
A B
D B
E B
F B
4. Student Grade Achievement Verification (eg. cross-check of grade validity by independent evaluator).
Method(s) of Verification Conclusion
A B
D B
E B
F B
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D. Resources and Facilities
1. Difficulties in access to resources or facilities (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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E. Administrative Issues
1. Organizational or administrative difficulties
encountered (if any) 2. Consequences of any difficulties experienced for student
learning in the course.
A B
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F. Course Evaluation
1 Student evaluation of the course (Attach survey results report)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
2. Other Evaluation (e.g. by head of department, peer observations, accreditation review, other stakeholders)
a. List the most important recommendations for improvement and strengths
b. Response of instructor or course team to this evaluation
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G. Planning for Improvement
1. Progress on actions proposed for improving the course in previous course reports (if any).
Actions recommended from the most recent course
report(s)
Actions Taken Results Analysis
a. Y N C
b. Y N C
c. Y N C
d. Y N C
2. List what actions have been taken to improve the course (based on previous CR, surveys, independent opinion, or
course evaluation).
3. Action Plan for Improvement for Next Semester/Year
Actions Recommended Intended Action Points
and Process
Start
Date
Completion
Date Person
Responsible
a. Y N C D
b. Y N C D
c. Y N C D
d. Y N C D
e. Y N C D
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Name of Course Instructor: Mohammad Nizar
Signature:
Program Coordinator: Mohammad Nizar
Signature:
Date Report Completed:
Date Received: