Askari Institute of Higher Education

Department of Computer Science

Introduction To Computing Applications Lab
Course
CSI-321 Credit Hours 1
Code
Program BS CS Semester 1st
Instructor Miss Sara Yousaf Course Type Practical
Contact
Email
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Course Outline
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Microsoft Office
applications, focusing on MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Over 16 lectures,
participants cover basics to advanced features, including document creation,
Course Content
spreadsheet management, and presentation design. The course culminates
ensuring participants are well-equipped professionals ready to address computing
challenges.
 To enable students to develop a comprehensive understanding of ICT tools,
systems, and technologies, including software applications, hardware
Course Objectives components, networking principles, and information security protocols.
 To equip students with the skills needed to effectively navigate and utilize
technology in professional settings.
Tools
Assessment 4 Quizzes: 15% Final Exam:
Criteria Lab Tasks + Capstone Projects: 35% 50%

 Practice in the lab, Written Assignments, Lab Manual, Practical labs, or

Teaching Methodology video lectures.
 Mode of communication is English.
Textbook & Reference Title Edition Authors Publisher Year ISBN
1. Microsoft Office 1st
Step by Step Edition
(Office 2021
and Microsoft
365) by Joan
Lambert, Curtis
Frye, 1st
Edition.
2. Microsoft Office
2019 Step by

1
 Step, 1st
Edition.

Course Learning Outcomes

CLOs CLOs Description Outcome BT Level PLO
CLO1 Acquire advanced skills in document Will be able to produce C-L3 4
creation and professional formatting. professional and well-
structured documents for
various purposes.
CLO2 Using MS PowerPoint, Will be able to produce C-L3 5
demonstrating proficiency in well-designed
creating engaging presentations, presentations for
incorporating animations and professional purposes.
transitions.
CLO3 Develop basic skills in graphic Will be able to design C-L3 4
design, enabling them to create visually compelling and
professional-quality graphics. graphics, and marketing
materials
CLO4 Have advanced skills in MS Excel, Will be able to make data C-L4 3
enabling them to effectively manage sheets, analyze and
spreadsheets, conduct data analysis, visualize them and apply
create visualizations, and apply complex calculations.
complex formulas and various built-
in and user defined functions

Tentative Course Plan:

Labs Labs Detail CLOs Assessment Level
1 Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite: 1. CL-3 5. 6. L2
 Overview of MS Word, Excel, and
2. 7.
PowerPoint.
 Understanding the user interface and 3. 8.
common features.
4. 9.
 Printing and saving Draft
2 10. CL-1 Class L3
MS Word Basics:
Activities
 Document creation, formatting, and editing.
 Styles, fonts, and paragraph formatting.
3 Advanced MS Word Features: 11. CL-1 Class L3
 Tables, graphics, and advanced formatting. Activities
4 MS Word for Professional Documents: 12. CL-1 Tasks L3
 Drafting professional Resumes Assignment
5 MS Word for Professional Documents: 13. CL-1 Tasks L3

2
  Creating Job Ads, Application Letters Assignment
6 MS Word for Professional Documents: 14. CL-1 Tasks L3
 Creating Certificates, Brochures Assignment
7 15. CL- Tasks L3
Assignment
Canva: Logo, Brochures, Menu Design 4

8 16. CL-1 L3
Book Drafting

9 Midterm L3
10 MS PowerPoint Basics: 17. CL-2 Class L3
 Presentation creation and slide layouts. Activities
 Adding text, images, and multimedia.
11 Advanced PowerPoint Features: CL-2 Class L3
 Animation, Transitions, and 3D Models Activities
12 CL-2 Tasks L3
Advance Professional Presentation Features
Assignment
13  MS Excel Basics: 18. CL-3 Class L3
 Spreadsheet creation, cell formatting, and Activities
basic functions.
 Data entry techniques and cell referencing.
14 Advanced MS Excel Functions: CL-3 Class L4
 Formulas, functions, and data analysis. Activities
 Pivot tables and charts.
15 Data Visualization in Excel: CL-3 Class L4
 Creating effective charts and graphs. Activities
 Visualizing data trends and patterns.
16 Preparing a Marks Sheet with thorough Data CL-3 Tasks L4
Analysis, Conditional formatting, identifying Assignment
patterns and visualization of Data

Terms and Conditions:

The complete course outline, including all topics and objectives, was provided and thoroughly explained in the first lecture. The
course content and assessments, designed according to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy,
ensure comprehensive evaluation across cognitive levels. All instructional materials adhere to the outlined plan, with any changes
communicated in advance. Assessments, including assignments, quizzes, projects/presentations, and viva, fulfill all requirements,
evaluating students from basic understanding to higher-order thinking.

Instructor Name: Head of Department

Miss Sara Yousaf Name: Raheel Baig

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