Course Title:  Computer Skills and Artificial Intelligence
Course Code:  CT101
Course Pre-requisites: None
Course medium of instruction:   English
Course Level: 1^st   (Common First Year)
Credit hours: 3 Hours

Course Topics

• Computing Basics and Text Processing Essentials

• Data Visualization & Insights with Excel Dashboards

• Presentation Graphics Essentials 

• Algorithms and Python Programming Concepts 

• Guiding Ai With Prompt Engineering & Agents 

• The AI Revolution: Transforming the World and Everyday Life

Course Main Goal

This course provides foundational computer skills and an introduction to artificial intelligence. It addresses the technical competencies and developments that students need throughout their university studies and beyond. The course covers computing basics and text Processing essentials, Data Visualization and Insight with Excel dashboards, Presentation Graphics essentials, Algorithms and Python Programming concepts, Guiding AI with Prompt Engineering & Agents, and The AI Revolution: Transforming the World and Everyday Life.

Course Objectives

To explore, learn and be able to:

• Understand the concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and their practical applications.

• Demonstrate theoretical and practical skills in text processing using Microsoft Word.

• Analyze data and create insightful dashboards using Microsoft Excel.

• Develop effective presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Apply general programming concepts and problem-solving strategies using Python.

• Design and develop simple applications using software tools or programming languages.

• Explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and guide AI using Prompt Engineering and Agents.

• Evaluate the impact of the AI revolution on everyday life and global industries

• Enable students to independently design and develop projects using basic software tools through self-directed learning.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand fundamental concepts of computing and information technology and their practical applications.

• Demonstrate proficiency in text processing using Microsoft Word, including creating, editing, and formatting documents.

• Analyze and visualize data using Microsoft Excel dashboards to extract insights and support decision-making.

• Develop professional presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint, including interactive and visually effective slides.

• Apply general programming concepts, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques using Python.

• Understand artificial intelligence concepts and effectively guide AI systems using prompt engineering and intelligent agents.

• Evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on society, industry, and daily life, including ethical considerations and future trends.

• Integrate computing and AI skills to enhance productivity and demonstrate competence in professional and academic contexts.

Course Assessment

Course Study Plan

Queries and Complaints 

Queries and Complaints 
•    Male students can visit office number G244 for their queries and complaints, or send their queries and complaints to email: its@cfy.ksu.edu.sa
•    Female students can send their queries and complaints to email: its-f@cfy.ksu.edu.sa