Newsletter

CIS
Computer & Information
Sciences Department
2011 - 2012
9th Issue
A Word from CIS Chairperson
Dr. Manal Farrag
Computer & Information Sciences,
Chairperson
I feel very honored to write the introductory word for the 9th Issue of
the CIS Newsletter. As we are coming towards the end of a fruitful
academic year 2012, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all my
dear students, especially those who represented the CIS department and
Prince Sultan University in many events and showed outstanding
performance.
Then, I would like to thank my respected colleagues in the Computer
and Information Sciences Department for their hard work and
dedication. Their great contributions in improving the department will
help us in achieving a pioneering role in the area of education.
Last but not least, I would like to thank the PSCW management
especially Dr. Noura Aba Al-Khail, Dean of College for Women, and Dr.
Mariam Al-Oraifi, Vice Dean, Academic Affairs and Scientific Research
for always supporting and encouraging me to add value to the CIS
department.
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You Can Make a
Difference: Choose to Be
Positive
By: Dr. Manal Farrag
Computer & Information Sciences, Chairperson
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You can choose to be either negative or positive in
your life. The CIS Department is targeting excellence
in education with high quality. Therefore, students
and faculty are encouraged to add value, share their
knowledge, and try to help wherever and whenever it
is possible. Creativity, innovation, and success are the
three pillars of the CIS department. The rule that the
department is trying to follow is "if you can add value,
then be creative and start implementing your ideas
immediately".
Everyone is encouraged to be positive. A positive
attitude is contagious. Don't wait to catch it from
others, be a carrier and pass it on. When knowledge is
shared; it is not halved but doubled.
"A boat builder decided to retire to spend more time
with his family. His employer said that he would be
sad to see him go, and requested that he build one last
boat. The boat builder reluctantly agreed and rushed
to complete a six-birth cruiser to the luxury standard
specified. The workmanship was poor and the finish
was below standard. On the day the boat builder was
due to complete his work, his employer arrived. The
employer handed the key to the boat builder saying,
This is my gift to you! The boat builder was shocked.
He thought, "If I had known this was for me I would
have built the boat perfectly." Now he was not sure if
he even wanted this gift.
We do the same in life. We sometimes do not give
ourselves, our families, and our work the best effort
and seem disappointed with our situation when we
realize we could have done it differently.
Life is so short. Let us help each other, students
and faculty, in spreading this atmosphere of acting
positively in life with Allahs satisfaction as our
ultimate goal. We can achieve success if we change our
perspective by being the best that we can be while
bringing out the best in others.
CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
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Start with a smile and be optimistic and if you
think you don't make a difference in this world,
remember, one raindrop raises the ocean. There are
nine requisites for contented living:
HEALTH, enough to make work a pleasure;
WEALTH, enough to support your needs;
STRENGTH, enough to battle with difficulties and
forsake them; GRACE, enough to confess your sins
and overcome them; PATIENCE, enough to toil until
some good is accomplished; CHARITY, enough to see
the good in your neighbor; LOVE, enough to move you
to be useful and helpful to others; FAITH, enough to
make real the things of God; HOPE, enough to remove
anxious fears towards the future. - Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe
Last tip: Put your heart, mind, and soul into even
your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
This has been a great year for the CIS
department and its newsletter. There have
been numerous projects and various
competitions, in which several of my
colleagues as well as myself participated. I
would like to take the chance to congratulate
all my colleagues who won. I also hope others
who didnt win wouldnt give up and try
harder next time. I am so proud to be part of
such community of positive thinking and
hard working people. I would also like to
thank our faculty members who keep us
updated and informed as well as encourage
us to expand our knowledge and our expertise
by participating in distinguished events.
To my colleagues who didnt get a
chance to participate in much this year, I
strongly encourage you to do so. The feeling
of being recognized for your hard work is
simply exquisite, let alone how it will benefit
you in the future.
A Word from Student Editor
Lamis AbuSaleh
Overview of the CIS Program
CS Department Mission
Provide high quality, up-to-date
computing education to prepare top
quality graduates for the job market.
Contribute positively to the discipline
through solid, constructive research
and development.
Serve community needs.
Provide an educational environment
that promotes innovative thinking,
ethical behavior, and prepare students
for continued life-long learning.
IS Department Mission
Provide highly qualified graduates who
are capable of fulfilling IT careers in
business, industry, and government,
and capable of pursuing further
graduate studies in well-recognized
academic institutions.
This comes through providing students
with integrated technical and
theoretical knowledge and skills in
information technology, systems
development, and IS environment.
Provide students with an academic
environment committed to excellence
and innovation that contributes to
improving their intellectual and
communication capabilities and skills
and contribute to developing leadership,
professionalism, and life-long learning.
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CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
SoftwareEngineers,Applicationsdevelopers
Webdevelopersandadministrators
Mobileandsmartsystemsdesignersanddevelopers
Systemanalysts
Systemsprogrammers,
Projectleaders,
Marketersofcomputersoftwareorhardware,
Databaseadministrators,
Networkdesigners,NetworkAdministrators,NetworkAnalysts
Computer&NetworkSecurityofUicers&specialists
EstablishingtheirownUirms,
Completinggraduatestudy
Systems Analyst
Systems Designer
Systems Manager
Database Developer
Database Administrator
Web Programmer
Web Developer
CS Career Opportunities IS Career Opportunities
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CIS Program
(134 credits)
University
Requirements
(40)
College
Requirements
(41 / 32)
Program
Requirements
(53 / 62)
CS Program
Requirements
(53)
Core Courses
(29)
Business
Background (6)
Specialization
Electives (18)
IS Program
(62)
Core Courses (36)
Business Courses
(15)
Communication
Courses (2)
IS Electives (9)
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Ms. Buthayna Al-Wehaibi studied and
graduated from PSU. She finished her COOP in
Cisco Systems and then worked as a Research
Assistant at King Abdulaziz City for Science &
Technology (KACST). She went back to Cisco to
be a Network Consulting Engineer there. Her
journey took her from Riyadh to Jordan, India,
Dubai, and finally back to Riyadh.
Cisco has a widely spread IT certification
programs that are well known around the world.
There are five levels of general certification Entry,
Associate, Professional, Expert and Architect. Ms.
Buthayna has managed to reach the Expert level
and to receive the final certificate offered by Cisco,
the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Our
team in the CIS Newsletter has managed to interview
Ms. Buthayna, hoping our CIS students would benefit
from her experience.
Do you know how many CCIE certified
females engineers are there in Saudi Arabia?
I was told that Im the first CCIE Saudi female,
no other CCIE Saudi females as of yet. I encourage
females to pursuit network engineering. Hopefully,
we will see more CCIE female engineers in the near
future.
We know that CCIE is in more than
one field, which is your field?
Im CCIE in Routing and Switching (CCIE# 24392).
CCIE is not an easy certificate, what
motivated you to go after such a
challenging certificate?
Working in networking companies demands a
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certain level of skill set. CCIE is viewed as the most
prestigious networking certification in the industry. It
was my motive to work in Cisco as a Network
Consulting Engineer, which requires an expert
knowledge. Thus, having CCIE was a necessity in my
career development.
Where did you apply for the CCIE and how
long did it take you between the CCNA and the
CCIE?
I studied part of CCNA in PSU, as an elective.
When I joined Cisco as a COOP, I studied and passed
CCNA and CCNP, in 2007. I then joined Cisco Global
Talent Acceleration Program (GTAP) as a
Professional Network Consulting Engineer, for 9
months. I spent 6 months in Jordan where I received
technical and soft skills training. I passed the CCIE
written exam there in March 2008. Then I spent 5
weeks in India working as a Customer Support
Engineer in Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Centre).
Afterwards, I came back to Saudi Arabia and worked
as a Network Consulting Engineer in Cisco Advanced
Services. I passed the CCIE lab exam in May 2009, in
Dubai.
What are your plans for the future? Are you
planning to go for another CCIE in a different
field?
As of now, Im working as a Routing and
Switching engineer. There are several interesting
CCIE fields. No individual should stop improving,
developing and going to the next level as suitable for
their career.
Ms. Buthayna is truly a pioneer and a great role
model to all of us. We find in her the true spirit and
determination of an intellectual woman and a
groundbreaker. She sets an example to all Saudi
women to pursue the highest degrees and
certifications to flourish in their careers.
The Road to Success
By Lamis AbuSaleh
Interview with the first & only Cisco Certified
Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Saudi female
No individual should stop improving
-Ms. Buthayna Al Wehaibi
Interview
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Announcements
MUST TO DO for CIS Students
1. Attend the classes in first week of semester as youre marked absent in week 1.
2. Attend the Students orientation session in the start of each semester.
3. Carefully read the new DN policy (attached below)
4. Try to give all quizzes and major exams, as there is no makeup major exam or quiz according to the new
policy (except for the cases mentioned below).
5. Convey your concern or problems to the Department chair as she has an open door policy for all students.
ListofExcusesAcceptedbytheCollegeCouncil
Deathinthe
family
Deathofanimmediate
relative.Studentshould
submitthefuneral
announcementfromthe
newspaperORacopyof
thedeathcertiUicate.The
studentmustpassbyor
contactStudentAffairs
OfUiceUirst.Uponnotice,
theStudentAffairsOfUice
isresponsiblefor
contactingthe
instructorsand
chairpersonsbyemail.
MajorSurgery
Studentsshouldpresent
theirconditiontoS.A.O.,
inwhichtheofUiceis
responsibleforinforming
theinstructorsand
chairpersons.Student
mustprovideavalid
medicalreportwiththe
physicians
recommendationsmade
clear(recoveryduration
mustbespeciUied).
Pregnancy/
Delivery
Studentsshouldpresent
herconditiontoS.A.O.,in
whichtheofUiceis
responsibleforinforming
theinstructorsand
chairpersons.Student
mustprovideavalid
medicalreportwiththe
physicians
recommendationsmade
clear(recoveryduration
mustbespeciUied).
Other
Includes:trafUic
accidentreports,
severe/terminal
medicalconditions,
andexceptions
grantedfromHigher
Management.Sick
leavesand/or
medicalexcuseswill
NOTbeaccepted
Are you facing any problem?
Do you have certain expectations from CIS Department?
The CIS Department is in the process of achieving quality in the area of
Teaching & Learning.
Help us improve the quality of our program. We need new
ideas and suggestions. You can contribute in improving your
department.
Students are advised to submit their written suggestions, ideas, and
problems to Dr. Manal Farrag at
mfarrag@pscw.psu.edu.sa
Moreover, you can put your letter in the suggestion Box near my office #315
Note: You dont have to mention your name and your data will be treated in a
confidential way.
We Hear You!
CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
The new revised IS curriculum would be implemented from September 2012. It has been designed with
the aim to give the IS student the necessary experience through real application, development, and practical
training.
IS Core and Elective Program Requirements (62 credits): IS Core Courses (36 credits), Business Courses
(15 Credits) & Communication Skills (2 Credits)
The credits for the core courses offered in the program has been revised from 21 to 36 and the new courses
included are Internet Technologies and Services, Visual Programming, Web Design & Programming,
Web-Based Systems Development & Information Systems Security.
The elective courses provide students with an opportunity to select one of the three specialized options
specified below. However, a student who chooses not to go for a specialized option can take any three elective
courses of the following list with a minimum total of 9 credit hours (i.e., General Systems Track).
General Systems Track
Specialized Systems Track
o Option 1: Data and Knowledge Management.
o Option 2: Web Applications Development.
o Option 3: Systems Design and Development.
Announcements
Announcing the New Revised IS Curriculum
Starting from September 2012 new attractive focused BS programs with a good potential in KSA
will be offered.
BS in Computer Science (Digital Media)
BS in Information Systems (e-Commerce)
Because the proposed programs are focused versions of our existing CS & IS program, they still
maintain the main core that enable graduates to pursue classical careers and work in areas where any
traditional graduate can work. In addition, the graduates of the new programs will be more market-
ready and accordingly more suitable for specialized jobs. The graduates of these programs are also
expected to be innovative problem solvers and opportunity creators.
New Tracks in CCIS and CIS
By Dr. Manal Farrag
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Technology Enhancements
Activities of Curriculum Review Committee in
the Academic Year 2012
A Report
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Equalization of CS151 with CS175
The students who have taken CS151 in
semester 102 with Ms. Fatima Khan will not be
asked to repeat CS175. This prerequisite to CS330
(Operating system) has been waived. The committee
along with the course counterpart on the mens
section Dr. Fukhary M. Khellah assessed the course
contents especially the lab activities, assignments &
exams, and has come to a conclusion that the level of
the course was adequate in order to take this
decision. A part of the course with computer
organization, which was not covered by students,
would be taken by students in CS330. This was
possible with the cooperation of the course instructor
for CS 330, Ms. Jalila Zohair.

Introducing My Programming Lab in
CS101 & CS102
MyProgrammingLab is introduced to the
students taking
introductory
programming
courses. Students
will gain first-hand
programming
experience in an
interactive online
environment. It
gives immediate
personalized feedback. The error messages include
both the feedback from the compiler and plain
English interpretations of likely causes for the
incorrect answer. Students' submissions are
automatically graded, both saving time, and offering
students immediate learning opportunities. A
dynamic roster tracks their performance and
maintains a record of submissions.
The suggestion to introduce the programming
lab to improve the quality of introductory
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programming courses was discussed by the
committee members who reviewed the significance
and possibility of adding this component to the
course. The Report submitted by Ms. Layal Kazma
(programming course group coordinator) supported
the idea. The course instructor Ms. Amani Al-Saleh
followed up closely with Pearson and was successful
in getting the access codes free for the students
taking the course in semester 112.

Proposals for Improved Digital Lab &
Robotics Lab
The committee is following
up with proposals to have
improved labs for Digital Logic
& Robotics lab. Ms.Saba Jalal;
a committee member, has
taken the initiative to study
the present infrastructure and
propose improvements so that
the course instructors could implement a significant
practical component in their respective courses.

Proposal for Security Lab
The committee is following up with proposals to
have a security lab for various CS and IS program
security related courses. Ms. Salma Idris; instructor,
has given the proposal to establish a security lab to
give better opportunity to students to do Hands on
Tutorials, Assignments and Projects related to their
course.
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CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
Implementing MyITLab in CMP
Courses
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The department of Computer and Information
sciences has adopted a novel way (MY IT LAB:
virtual lab) of delivering the introductory (CMP)
courses to the students. The adoption of this new
technology in teaching would reduce a lot of effort,
which was invested by the CMP instructors as well
as the IT center in organizing the Labs, and Exams
for students.
With the vision of structuring and organizing the
CMP courses in a better way in the department of
Computer and Information Science at Prince Sultan
University College for women, The GO! Series was
suggested in semester 102 by Dr. Manal Farrag, CIS
Chairperson. Apart from the excellent contents the
book supports an excellent learning environment
called MYIT Lab.
Features of MY IT Lab
Open simulation of Microsoft Office 2010 allows
students to complete an activity exactly as it is
taught in the textbook or by using any method the
actual Office 2010 applications will accept.
The MYIT Lab has readymade exams, which can
also be customized. The system evaluates
(automatic correction) and the result is
displayed to the students the moment they
submit their exam. Students will have their
individual accounts and can save their work.
Apart from accessing the e-resources from GO!
About 4-5 e- text books from Pearson which are
called (exploring series) are available for
students.
A full-functioning grade book will let you manage
all of your course grades in one place
You can test and train students on entire projects
just like in your textbook, Go series (which is
recommended for CMP011/012 courses).
The coordinator of the course could monitor the
status of all the sections by entering in the course
itself. This helps to monitor the progress of each
instructor closely.
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Progress with the Action Plan to
Implement MY IT LAB in CIS department
CMP instructors attended two workshops, which
were conducted by the PYP Coordinator Ms.
Fatima Khan. These trainings were conducted
to introduce and train the faculty with MY IT
Lab.
The CMP instructors also attended training from
a representative from Pearson, Ms.Dalia
Leil, who enlightened us further with the
benefits of MY IT Lab.
The CMP instructors have trained the students in
order to use the new environment.
Class activities, quizzes, majors, final exams and
promotional exams were conducted using the
automated environment.
Feedback was taken from the CMP Instructors,
who have shown their strong willingness to use
the new environment.
Evaluating MYIT Lab Experience:
Limitations
There was an apprehension among the
instructors that the students would get used to
using the Virtual environment and would have
less practice with original Microsoft Office 2010.
Grader projects would be given as home works.
These projects allow the students to download
files from MY IT Lab and do their assignments
normally without any simulation. Following
which the student can submit files to the
simulation tool, which does automatic assessment
instantly.
The time taken to open the simulation is
approximately 5-10 minutes. The time depends
on the network load.
A proposal as been submitted to the higher
management for better Internet connection to the
students and the faculty especially those
associated with the preparatory year program.
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Technology Enhancements
System Development Unit (SDU)
A Real Life Experience
In projects, students can work on three types of projects, either
initiated by faculty, initiated by students themselves, or they are an
extension of one of the CIS courses. The unit has accomplished many
projects like virtual computing lab: a Cloud based solution for
Academia; a smart card based application to mobilize patient data, and
PSU CO-OP System which is still an ongoing project. The unit also has
three different projects this semester and the students are invited to
work on them.
Training Program Information System
Mobile agent for a secure e-commerce application
Multi-touch Interface application
If you have an idea for a project, want to exceed one of your CIS
courses projects, or interested in joining one of the projects, contact the
units vice president: Athoug AlSoughayer on Athoug_s@yahoo.com.
The other activity; workshops, is designed to give students the
knowledge they need to complete their projects, and give them a
practical training on what they have taken in their courses, or to
introduce them to new technologies. Workshops will be given by faculty
members or students from the CIS department. This semester, the unit
is planning five workshops. Two provided by students and three by
faculty members.
Students workshops
Game development by Ms. Salam Al-Khouja
Design Mobile Phone Applications by Ms. Athoug AlSoughayer
Faculty Workshops
How to write research papers by Dr. Ajantha Dahanayake
Power Designer (modeling tool) by Ms. Nermeen Hakim
Linux Administration by Ms. Salma Idris
Also, there will be an award in the workshops given to students for the
best game and mobile application designed through the workshop. If
you are interested in giving a workshop, contact the chief officer:
Ameerah Kharrat on ameerah-kh@live.com.

System Development Unit
(SDU)
SDU was established in the
second semester of 2009 with the
vision of providing opportunities to
students where they can apply
skills and knowledge gained from
their various courses taken in
(CIS) department, so they can be
ready for the employment field
when they graduate. It
accomplishes its vision through
two activities: workshops and
projects.


To stay posted about the units
activities you can visit our website:
www.sdu-psu.webs.com or check
our board in front of class W360 in
building #1.
If you have any questions or
concerns about the unit, feel free to
contact the president: Salam Al-
Khouja on
salam.khouja@hotmail.com

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CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
A trip to KAUST
Exploring Opportunities to Excel
On March 14th 2012 and under the King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST)
initiative of orienting Saudi Students towards higher education, the CIS graduating students were invited to
attend an orientation day and to visit the KAUST premises in Thowal, Rabegh. As many students have
described the trip a fascinating most memorable trip, I would add being in a great academic monument that is
rare to find.
Students Comments
1
Ebtisam Bakhsh
King Abdullah University for Science and
Technology (KAUST) invited some of Prince Sultan
University's students for a days tour. I am very
fortunate to have had the chance to visit KAUST. In a
few words, I would like to share the agenda and the
highlights of our trip. Upon our arrival, with our CIS
teacher, Ms. Omarine Al Rafie, an introduction to
KAUST and their divisions was given. There are three
divisions in KAUST: Chemical and Life Sciences and
Engineering (CLSE), Mathematical and Computer
Sciences and Engineering (MCSE), and Physical
Sciences and Engineering (PSE). After that, we were
taken on a tour of the University library. The library
building has quite a unique architecture. But, the
most interesting feature about the library is the group
meeting rooms that students can use to work and
discuss group projects. After the lunch and prayer
break, where we met some staff from the admissions
department, our tour continued. We visited their
museum and some of the core labs. The museum, in a
very creative way, provides an insight to the work of
Muslim scientists. As for the labs, they are equipped
with world-class machinery to aid the students in
their research. Towards the end of the tour we met
the head of the MCSE division Dr. Hany Ramadan.
Our day concluded with a bus tour of the KAUST
community. The community is just as intriguing as
the academics and has many facilities such as gym,
bank, super market, clinic, school, and entertainment
center. It was actually a wonderful trip and I wish
more students get a chance to experience this.

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Al-Hanouf Alyahya
"It was an amazing visit to KAUST. I enjoyed the
most, the museum of the Islamic innovations
throughout the years. The best thing was that we
visited the housing for students."
Mariam Alarfaj
"It was one of the best trips I've ever been on.
Everything was wonderful and perfect, buildings,
facilities, faculty, and students. In short I can say
it's a dream land in Saudi Arabia."
Enas Yaghi
KAUST trip was very beneficial for CIS senior
and COOP students, who are planning to apply for
master degree and complete their educational
journey after graduation. KAUST staff showed
hospitality and excellent organization of the trip.
KAUST has great potentials and it is highly
equipped to provide the required environment for
postgraduate researchers and students to apply
their masters and Ph.D. The labs, library,
community and all the resources that are needed by
students are provided with the best recent
technology. The faculty has great experience in
their fields of study and the multi-cultural
backgrounds of the faculty and the students create
a competitive environment where the innovation is
the main goal. Finally, interdisciplinary research is
an open option that students can apply their study
not only in one field but in more than one related
fields such as biology and math or math and
computer science.
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Visits
Virtual Computing laboratory: A
Cloud based solution for
Academia
Rana Rezk, Hadeel Al-Mansour, Maha Al-Azizy
In this project the students developed small Virtual Computing laboratory
(VCL) pilot using U Forge Appliance Factory that would automate the
creation and maintenance of software image templates and usable software
appliances that can be instantly deployed on physical, virtual or cloud
environments. The images were published using Google Mega Cloud.
The Virtual Computer Laboratory pilot is a technology that provides
applications for the students/faculties and makes them on the go. This
technology provides scalable, high performance computing resources requested
through an Internet browser and accessed through either a remote desktop
connection or server/client machines.
Such deployment provides academic faculty and students with numerous
resources and flexibility as well as countless applications. In other words,
instead of having to limit the students and/or faculty to use only one software
in a particular classroom, they can access different applications depending on
their wants and needs from their comfort of their homes.
The students got
accepted to participate
in Computer &
Information Sciences
Research Council at the
Oxford University in
London in June 2012.
They have submitted
their research paper to
IEEE for which they
have been
acknowledged and the
paper would be released
on September 14
th
2012.
This project demonstrates the use of a Smart Card Based Application to
Mobilize Patient Data in order to improve accessing patients information for
quick retrieval and/or editing, in a convenient and secure way. The smart card
will hold information such as the patient's medical history, medications, test
results, personal information, medical insurance details and patients medical
records, which will allow prompt access of data. The students completed the
analysis and design part of the project in semester 102 in the course CS225
(Software Engineering) and are now implementing the same project under the
System Development Unit.
The students got
accepted for the poster
presentation at the
Fourth Annual
Undergraduate Research
Conference on Applied
Computing at Zayed
University, which will be
participating the month of
April.
Project supervised by
Ms. Fatima Khan Nayer
under CS336 (Network
Operations &
Administration)
A Smart Card Based Application
to Mobilize Patient Data
Project supervised
under The System
Development Unit by:
Ms. Fatima Khan Nayer&
Ms. Saba Jalal.
Latifah Almojil, Mshael Alameer, Alanoud Alabdulwahed
Batoul Burghleh , Rana Fakeeh , Dua'a Al-Hajjar
Achievers of CIS
Students Projects
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CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
Second Research Day @
PSCW Winners
18 March , 2012
First Place Winner
o Neme: Huda Yasin
o Department: Finance
o Topic: NISSAN: Motivation and Attitude
Second Place Winner
o Name: Arwa Abu Shmais & Rana Hani
o Department: Information System
o Topic: Data mining for Fraud detection
Third Place Winner
o Name: Dua'a Al-Hajjar and Batoul Burghel
o Department: Computer Science
o Topic: Bionic Eyes
Fourth Place Winner
o Name: Rana Fakeeh
o Department: Computer Science
o Topic: Evaluation of Approaches to Odor
Digitization
Bionic Eye Poster
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Few months ago, I had the honor to
witness a great achievement of thirty students,
which was winning in the Most Competitive
Youth (MCY) Competition. This occurred in the
Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) one of the
most distinguished events that is attended by
famous leaders and businessmen from all around
the world.
The feeling of being recognized and
honored is simply incredible. Microsoft
representatives Dr. Mamdouh AlNajjar, Deputy
GM of Corporate Social Responsibility, and Mr.
Adel AlMassarani, Developers and Platform
Group Director, were asked to the stage to join
HRH Prince Saud Bin Khalid AlFaisal, Dr. Naif
AlMutawa and Mrs. Christean Ozdon for the
honoring of the Technology winners. Our
university was lucky enough to have three from
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are priceless. They gave them the power to think and
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thinking about what to do next.
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Undergraduate
Research
Conference for
Applied
Computing
Zayed University, Dubai
Campus
1
Earlier this year, Sheikh Zayed
University has announced the launch of
its Fourth Annual Undergraduate
Research Conference on Applied
Computing (URC2012). Their objective
was to provide the students with a
forum to present their work and thus
promote research activity in the Gulf
and Arab Area.
2
PSUs finest students jumped at the
chance of participating in such a
beneficial conference. Hoping to represent
their school by presenting their premium
work and research, numerous students
applied for both oral and poster
categories, and over 14 students from
PSU got accepted.
Participants are listed below.
13
Achievers of CIS
Students: Athoug Alsughayer(CIS), Adwa Alsoughayer, Lama Alsherif, Sara Tukaifi, Haneen
AlGhamdi
One of the participants Athoug Alsughayer, student Information Systems Department, was declared the
overall winner. She spoke on Development with destruction is it possible? She was given the task of visuals,
and coming up with a solution to the problem. She designed a website, she used an idea where we use our
everyday trash to make something usable out of it, and the money we make out of the purchases from the site
would be used to plant trees in the gulf countries. Ms.Fatin Mubarak a CIS faculty supervised the website. The
energetic young lady also designed a Mobile application which would calculate the energy consumption e.g. how
much water they consume, and how much paper they use etc. The Mobile application was supervised by
Ms.Fatima Khan a CIS instructor. Adwa Alsoughayer, Lama Alsherif, Sara Tukaifi worked on a lovely research
to support the project.
One of the developing areas in information and communication technology is pervasive computing, which is
also known as ubiquitous computing or ambient intelligence. Pervasive computing can be applied in several filed
including health & home care, environmental monitoring, and intelligent transport systems. However, pervasive
computing is one of the promising technologies that would make a considerable enhancement in higher
education. The students researched how pervasive computing can be applied in education and what are the
benefits that the educational community can get out of it. Students proposed a sample pervasive net- work for
schools and universities.
Pervasive Computing: Toward
More Connected Educational
Community

Project supervised under Ms. Salma Idris (Computer Networks CS 331)
Students: Mariam AlArfaj, Norah AlTuwaim, Arwa AlTuwaijri
Construction
without
distraction, is
that possible?
This Research
project got accepted for
the poster presentation
at the Fourth Annual
Undergraduate Research
Conference on Applied
Computing at Zayed
University in the month
of April.

Supervised by: Ms.
Jenifer Khoury, Yulia
Gusarova
14
CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012 1
One of the most annoying things that happen to
you when you are using your laptop or desktop is
that it does not respond to your request or sometime
it takes too long to open a program. The most
common case is that the program is doing something
else and cannot process your request until it finishes
the previous one. But, if this happens too frequently,
then you should consider doing the following:
1- Run a Defragmentation
Over time, data portions on your hard drive get
scattered making it harder to retrieve. By
defragmenting them, you can fix this problem. This
reduces the fragmentation in your hard drive.
2- Fix Registry Problems
Your registry is like a directory of all the
information about the programs, installed in your
system, so when you uninstall a program some of the
files remain in the registry. To solve this problem,
you can use registry fix software.
3- Have Enough Memory Space
Having larger memory can make a difference in
your laptops speed. So, be sure to have enough
memory according to your needs.
4-Check Your Ventilation
Not Responding PC
2
Sometime the system is overheated and causes
the CPU to slow down, in order to avoid damaging
itself. This is typically due to the bad ventilation.
Check computers fans, heat sinks and CPU
temperature. Clean out any dust in the case and
Make sure that nothing is covering up the air
outputs.
5- Run a Disk Cleanup
Over time, unnecessary files are kept on your
laptop. For this, consider making a disk cleanup to
make your computer, run faster. Disk cleanup
removes temporary and unused files from your hard
drive.
6 use good Quality Anti-virus program
Anti viruses and anti-spyware run and use all
your CPU time. The best way to solve this problem is
to have a good anti-virus program and run a scan
once in a while.
At the end, you should keep your operating
system up to date. Some problems can be fixed
through an update and also avoid downloading
unsecured files that could harm your system. Just
take care of your system and start doing the steps
mentioned once in a while to make your computer
more responding to you.
By: Dina AlSharif
Care for a nice read? Have an iPad? Then here is a title that might be of
interest to you. It is called Biography, and just like its name suggests, it
takes you on a journey through the lives of the world's most influential
people.
The application gives in-depth information about some of the greatest
personalities who have left their mark on society with their talents,
inventions, and discoveries. It includes one of the greatest scientists,
freedom fighters, writers, poets, philosophers, mathematicians, and rulers
the world has ever seen before. Every biography covers their early lives,
major accomplishments, significant events, and includes a list of notable
quotes too. Also, to enrich the experience even further, each biography is
accompanied by high quality images and audio content.
Biography - A Journey With Historys Most Influential People
By: Mashael Al Ameer
15
Achievers of CIS
Students Projects
Greenovation
By: Lamis AbuSaleh
1
Last semester, my colleagues; Madawi Al-
Rayes and Daliah Al-Mazroa, and I had a chance to
work on a project called Green Computing for
IS201; Introduction to Information Systems with Ms.
Jalila Zouhair. Our research included studying the
students awareness level about this topic. Therefore,
we prepared a survey to which over 80 female
students in PSCW responded. Shockingly enough,
only 11% of the participants in the survey knew
what the concept of Green IT was. Therefore, this
article aims to educate you and inform you about
green computing and how to apply it.
Green computing is based on the idea of
reducing the power consumption and the negative
impact that computing has on the environment.
Most people are not aware of it, but manufacturing
and deploying technical devices requires various
materials and huge power consumption. The
consequences of this industry include the disposal of
hazardous chemicals and materials such as lead and
mercury. Increased heat and electronic waste are
also some of the negative effects. Hence, green IT is
defined as the idea of applying the right practices,
which ensure saving resources while using
technology. This includes designing and
manufacturing eco-friendly devices, utilizing them
appropriately, and eventually, disposing and
recycling them efficiently.
It is known that businesses and organizations
impact the environment more than any other.
However, several of them have recently taken a
green approach. Google and Amazon are great
examples. They own huge databases and data
warehouses that are used to store and process
thousands of terabytes of information. However, they
are creating a web that is better for the environment
by using resources efficiently and supporting
renewable power.
How can I help?
Well, there are several green solutions that are
easily applied by any individual. These solutions
revolve around power management, saving on paper
and ink, choosing eco-friendly devices, as well as
recycling old devices.

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1. Adjust your power management properties.
The computer must be set to hibernate or go to
sleep mode after a few minutes of non-use. This way
computers would be saving energy consumption and
decreasing heat emission. Interestingly enough,
hibernate mode consumes less energy than sleep
mode. On the contrary of common belief,
screensavers do not save energy unless the screen is
set to turn off. Moreover, power saving should not be
limited to computers, but extended to all other
technical devices, such as printers, faxes and even
television sets. When not in use, those devices must
be turned off.
2. Save energy, ink, and paper when printing.
Adjusted your margins as much as possible in
order to save paper. The print preview must be
inspected, as well; before printing in order to ensure
that the document is in the proper form to avoid
reprinting it. Furthermore, it is a good practice to
save documents in a fitting format such as PDF
rather than DOCX and consequently avoid
reprinting.
3. Look for Energy Star labels
The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
launched Energy Star
labels, which can be found
on technical devices. EPAs
goal is to help the nation
save both energy and
money, as well as protect
the environment through
these efficient products.
Therefore, those labels
indicate that the device uses less toxic components
and saves power.
4. Recycle or donate.
Old devices must not be thrown away. By
doing so the amount of e-waste would increase and
thus harm the planet. Instead, those devices must be
recycled. Another way to dispose of them would be to
contact the solid waste authority to pick them up
and deal with them properly. Certainly, usable
devices could always be donated to charity.
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CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
Students Stars Competition
Student Starts is a local
competition presented by Microsoft
and sponsored by Saudi Hollandi
Bank. This competition is
targeting students of all ages and
majors. Student Stars has three
main categories: App Star, Idea
Star, and Video Star. Students
have the choice to participate in
one or more categories. App Star
requires the competitor to develop
an application using Microsoft
technologies such as Windows
Phone 7 and Game Development.
Idea Star asks the student to
propose an idea for technical,
functional, or business features to
technologies such as Office 2010,
Kinect, Skydrive and online
services.
In Video Star category, you
need to create an eLearning video
that teaches a specific technology,
or an illustration video that
explains a technology concept.
Student Star prizes include
Samsung Slates for first place
winners, Windows Phone Device
for second place winners, and Xbox
with Kinect for third place
winners. To participate in this
competition sign up at
http://imaginecupsaudi.com
Deadline:
May 16: Last day for registration.
May 16: Last day for entry
submission.
June 2012: presentation.
Microsoft @ PSU Club is one of the first clubs established in the CIS
department, and the first among other Microsoft Clubs in Saudi Arabia.
It was founded, in 2010, by the universitys Microsoft Student Partners in
order to increase knowledge of IT and Microsoft technology, and keep the
CIS students updated with the latest news.
Microsoft Club is supervised and has direct connections with
Microsoft office and other Microsoft clubs in Saudi Arabia. The club is
run and managed by four Microsoft Student Partners, which are the
president; Salam Al-Khouja, vice president; Lamis AbuSaleh, Public
Relations Officer; Aseel AlOmar, and treasurer; Toqa Aiman.
On April 6 2012, Microsoft @ PSU Club celebrated its second
birthday. So, happy birthday Microsoft Club!!! And, thanks to all of our
members that were committed and supported us so far.
Visit: www.microsoftatpsu.webs.com
Happy
Birthday
Microsoft
Club!
Celebrating Two Years of Hard Word & Success
2
Microsoft Student
Partner.
3. Build Your Career by Ms. Rajaa
AlShareef and Ms. Laila AlJindan,
two Microsoft representatives.
4. Explore Kinect by Ms. Najla
AlAriefy.
5. Windows Phone Development by
Ms. Nada Abu Himed, Imam
University Microsoft Student
Partner.
Many thanks to all the organizers of
this event including Nour Khouja, Aseel
AlOmar, Salam Khouja, Toqa Aiman,
Muna AlAmeel and Noura AlSheikh.
Certificates were presented to the
attendees from the Microsoft Innovation
Center.
1
On February 23rd, the
Microsoft club in Prince
Sultan University in
association with the Microsoft
club in Imam University held
the Microsoft Mega Event,
which took place in Prince
Sultan University. Nearly 500
people from various schools,
and organizations and of
various ages attended this
event. The agenda of this
event was as follows:
1. Opening Keynote by
Ms. Aseel Al Omran, a
Microsoft Student Partner
in Imam University.
2. Introduction to
Windows Azure by
Lamis Abu Saleh, a PSU
Microsoft Mega Event: A Fruitful
Collaboration
17
CISClubsActivities
Education and technology
combined together can increase
your performance and knowledge as
a student. Therefore, in our new
club EdTech, founded by Ms. Jaila
Zouhair, we will learn together the
new ways of combining education
with technology to enhance our
communication and collaboration
skills for the process of delivering
them in projects and various class
works. EdTech will also offer other
activities throughout the semester
such as guest speakers, field trips,
and free torturing.
Some of the topics that will be
discussed in the club include Prezi,
Blogger, and social networks. So if
you want to learn and practice
various educational tools then come
and join us every Tuesday at break
time in Lab C. you can follow the
clubs activities on twitter
@EdTechPSCW , or contact one of
the club supervisors Basma
AlFayez alfayez.basma@gmail.com
and Lamis Abu Saleh
lamissaleh@hotmail.com.
Educational
Technology Club
By: Basma AlFayez
One of the most interesting and original events that was organized
and successfully done by IEEE team was the Inter quiz Competition.
The event was held on February 29th, 2012, and was attended by
PSU/CW Dean Dr. Nora Aba Alkhail, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs
and Scientific Research Dr. Mariam Al Oraifi, CIS departments
faculties, and PSU students. The participants were 20 computer
science and information systems students from different levels
(seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen) who were grouped in five
teams: Smash, Alphas, Cyber Crew, Coldplay, and PSU Brilliants.
The competition consisted of three rounds. The questions in each
round were based on general knowledge alongside technology aspects.
At the end of the event, the first three teams -Smash, Alphas, Cyber
Crew- who answered most questions correctly and earned most points
got medals, which were distributed by Dr. Nora. The team who won the
first place Smash- won also the inter quiz trophy shown here.
Certificates of participation were distributed to all participants to
appreciate their enthusiasm and excitement.
The event got very positive
feedbacks as it was very
informative, exiting, and the
first of its kind. As Dr. Mariam
Al Oraifi said: It was a good
Team Work from CIS Faculty
and Students. Well organized.
Reflective of the CIS Hard Work
and innovative attempts to
involve PSCW in their interests
and CIS endeavors. IEEE is
thinking of repeating this
successful experience and also it
plans to do similar competition
on a higher level between
universities in Saudi Arabia.

Inter Quiz Competition
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college for women campus on the 11
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th
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female gamers aImed at advocatIng the culture of vIdeo game development and professIonal gamIng, CCDN as
pIres to InspIre as many potentIal female developers In the regIon, pavIng way towards havIng a subtle game de
velopment Industry and a proper academIa resourcIng.
The event wIll sponsor a bundle of actIvItIes, commencIng wIth a workshop hostIng a group of sessIons wIth a varI
ety of topIcs (from IntroducIng development on a J0 engIne, to an A0H0 In gamIng InsIghtful sessIon). The event
wIll Include numerous gamIng tournaments wIth dIfferent games (IncludIng the aImandshoot genre, racIng and
others), alongsIde a hIgh qualIty exhIbItIon from Sony, |Icrosoft, NIntendo and n|otIonClub (a gym that Imple
ments ExergamIng - exercIse vIa gamIng), all of the four wIll put out theIr latest technologIes and games to the
publIc. |oreover a varIety of other actIvItIes exIst, from a cosplay competItIon (costume competItIon aImed at the
enthusIastIc actresses) to a corner for artIsts to express theIr ImpressIons of the event.

The Idea of the event was seeded at the EEE Student 8ranch under the supervIsIon of |rs. Salma drIs and |rs.
HajIra FIzwana, from there on three students took over the mIssIon of flourIshIng the Idea Into a tangIble out
come. As the event Is not preceded by any alIke, It has receIved nothIng but celebratIon and enthusIasm from
females In the regIon, and Its organIzers plan to have It annually.
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Dne of the most InterestIng and orIgInal events that was
organIzed and successfully done by EEE team Is the nter
quIz CompetItIon. The event was held on February 29th,
2012, and was attended by PSU/CW 0ean 0r. Nora Aba
AlkhaIl, 7Ice 0ean of AcademIc AffaIrs and ScIentIfIc Fe
search 0r. |arIam Al DraIfI, CS department's facultIes,
and PSU students. The partIcIpants were 20 computer
scIence and InformatIon systems students from dIfferent
levels (senIors, junIors, sophomores, and freshmen) who were grouped In
fIve teams: Smash, Alphas, Cyber Crew, Coldplay, and PSU 8rIllIants. The
competItIon consIsted of three rounds. The questIons In each round were
based on general knowledge alongsIde technology aspects. At the end of the
event, the fIrst three teams Smash, Alphas, Cyber Crew who answered
most questIons correctly and earned most poInts got medals whIch were
dIstrIbuted by 0r. Nora. The team who won the fIrst place -Smash won also
the Inter quIz trophy shown here. CertIfIcates of partIcIpatIon were dIstrIb
uted to all partIcIpants to apprecIate theIr enthusIasm and excItement. The
event got very posItIve feedbacks as It was very InformatIve, exItIng, and
the fIrst of Its kInd. As 0r. |arIam Al DraIfI saId: "t was a good Team Work
from CS Faculty and Students. Well organIzed. FeflectIve of the CS Hard
Work and InnovatIve attempts to Involve PSCW In theIr Interests and CS
endeavors." EEE Is thInkIng of repeatIng thIs successful experIence and
also It plans to do sImIlar competItIon on a hIgher level between unIversItIes
In SaudI ArabIa!"""""
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First Prize Winners
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For the fIrst tIme In the world, a gIrlsonly vIdeo gamIng conventIon wIll take place In PrInce Sultan UnIversIty's
college for women campus on the 11
th
and 12
th
of AprIl. An event that Is long antIcIpated from the populatIon of
female gamers aImed at advocatIng the culture of vIdeo game development and professIonal gamIng, CCDN as
pIres to InspIre as many potentIal female developers In the regIon, pavIng way towards havIng a subtle game de
velopment Industry and a proper academIa resourcIng.
The event wIll sponsor a bundle of actIvItIes, commencIng wIth a workshop hostIng a group of sessIons wIth a varI
ety of topIcs (from IntroducIng development on a J0 engIne, to an A0H0 In gamIng InsIghtful sessIon). The event
wIll Include numerous gamIng tournaments wIth dIfferent games (IncludIng the aImandshoot genre, racIng and
others), alongsIde a hIgh qualIty exhIbItIon from Sony, |Icrosoft, NIntendo and n|otIonClub (a gym that Imple
ments ExergamIng - exercIse vIa gamIng), all of the four wIll put out theIr latest technologIes and games to the
publIc. |oreover a varIety of other actIvItIes exIst, from a cosplay competItIon (costume competItIon aImed at the
enthusIastIc actresses) to a corner for artIsts to express theIr ImpressIons of the event.

The Idea of the event was seeded at the EEE Student 8ranch under the supervIsIon of |rs. Salma drIs and |rs.
HajIra FIzwana, from there on three students took over the mIssIon of flourIshIng the Idea Into a tangIble out
come. As the event Is not preceded by any alIke, It has receIved nothIng but celebratIon and enthusIasm from
females In the regIon, and Its organIzers plan to have It annually.
!"#$"%&'($)*+,$!-./'&+&+-%$

Dne of the most InterestIng and orIgInal events that was
organIzed and successfully done by EEE team Is the nter
quIz CompetItIon. The event was held on February 29th,
2012, and was attended by PSU/CW 0ean 0r. Nora Aba
AlkhaIl, 7Ice 0ean of AcademIc AffaIrs and ScIentIfIc Fe
search 0r. |arIam Al DraIfI, CS department's facultIes,
and PSU students. The partIcIpants were 20 computer
scIence and InformatIon systems students from dIfferent
levels (senIors, junIors, sophomores, and freshmen) who were grouped In
fIve teams: Smash, Alphas, Cyber Crew, Coldplay, and PSU 8rIllIants. The
competItIon consIsted of three rounds. The questIons In each round were
based on general knowledge alongsIde technology aspects. At the end of the
event, the fIrst three teams Smash, Alphas, Cyber Crew who answered
most questIons correctly and earned most poInts got medals whIch were
dIstrIbuted by 0r. Nora. The team who won the fIrst place -Smash won also
the Inter quIz trophy shown here. CertIfIcates of partIcIpatIon were dIstrIb
uted to all partIcIpants to apprecIate theIr enthusIasm and excItement. The
event got very posItIve feedbacks as It was very InformatIve, exItIng, and
the fIrst of Its kInd. As 0r. |arIam Al DraIfI saId: "t was a good Team Work
from CS Faculty and Students. Well organIzed. FeflectIve of the CS Hard
Work and InnovatIve attempts to Involve PSCW In theIr Interests and CS
endeavors." EEE Is thInkIng of repeatIng thIs successful experIence and
also It plans to do sImIlar competItIon on a hIgher level between unIversItIes
In SaudI ArabIa!"""""
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Competition Trophy
18
CIS Newsletter 9th Issue: 2011 - 2012
For the first time in Saudi Arabia, a girls-only video gaming
convention will take place in Prince Sultan Universitys college for
women campus on the 11th and 12th of April. An event that is long
anticipated from the population of female gamers aimed at advocating
the culture of video game development and professional gaming, GCON
aspires to inspire as many potential female developers in the region,
paving way towards having a subtle game development industry and a
proper academia resourcing.
The event will sponsor a bundle of activities, commencing with a
workshop hosting a group of sessions with a variety of topics (from
introducing development on a 3D engine, to an ADHD in gaming
insightful session). The event will include numerous gaming
tournaments with different games (including the aim-and-shoot genre,
racing and others), alongside a high quality exhibition from Sony,
Microsoft, Nintendo and In-Motion-Club (a gym that implements
Exergaming exercise via gaming), all of the four will put out their
latest technologies and games to the public. Moreover a variety of other
activities exist, from a cosplay competition (costume competition aimed
at the enthusiastic actresses) to a corner for artists to express their
impressions of the event.
The idea of the event was seeded at the IEEE Student Branch
under the supervision of Mrs. Salma Idris and Mrs. Hajira Rizwana,
from there on three students took over the mission of flourishing the
idea into a tangible outcome. As the event is not preceded by any alike,
it has received nothing but celebration and enthusiasm from females in
the region, and its organizers plan to have it annually.
Picture By: Lama AlSharif
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CISClubsActivities
The Light of Human Knowledge
By: Aseel Al-Omar
The project started out as a students proposition of the Project
Management course, as it is a requirement of their course. The projects
goal is to provide basic computer knowledge to female Saudi women, who
have financial difficulties, such as not being capable of gaining knowledge
by themselves. The project is sponsored by Bunyan Organization, Intel,
MSI, the CSCEC department, and Golden Brown Bakery. Bunyan
Organization provided the trainees. Intel Company provided the course
curriculum (Intel learn series), laptops for the trainees along with USBs.
MSI Company has also contributed laptops for the trainees. As for Golden
Brown it provided snacks throughout the duration of the project.
Students of Prince Sultan University of different majors at different
levels volunteered to teach those women how to use some applications
from Microsoft Office. First, students were trained by an ICT instructor
form. After that, they delivered the training to the trainees at Prince
Sultan University campus in the evening, from the 25th of February till
the 14th of March 2012. It has been conducted for 4 days per week from
4:00 to 6:30 pm.
The project was a great success and in the closing ceremony the
trainees have received a certificate signed from Intel as well as Prince
Sultan University. Hopefully this certificate will provide an opportunity
for them to find a job. After all, by students of Prince Sultan University
were given the opportunity to serve the community, gain experience, and
even pass out their knowledge. As Margret Fuller have said, "If you have
knowledge, let others light their candles at it."
A Word from Mishkat
Teacher: Shahd Al-Qunaibit,
IS Student
Mishkat experience was one of a
kind as it was volunteer work for a
good cause to contribute to my society
and teach unfortunate people things
that most of us would take for granted.
Mishkat had taught me the meaning of
time as it was happening during
weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., so I
had to arrange my time and plan
ahead my studies and not let it affect
my courses. It had also taught me
patience. Most importantly, it had
given me a chance to know the hard
work that every instructor goes
through. I was in our teachers position
and it made me respect them more and
appreciate all the work they do. I have
never imagined I have such skills that
appeared in this amazing experience.
Seeing all these women very excited to
learn and improving themselves in a
very short time is the blossom of all our
hard work. In addition, I was very
proud of them when I saw their results
in their final exam. At last, they made
me realize that it is never too late to
learn something as long as you have
the will to do so. Whenever there is a
will, there is a way.
The three weeks in Mishkat are
the life experience that I will never
forget. I was attending classes in the
morning, then teach in Mishkat in the
evening, and then I would spend all
night studying for the next exam. In
those three weeks, I was wonderfully
productive, and had splendid energy. I
was waiting all the day for the moment
that my class at Mishkat starts.
Mishkat was a positive and intimate
environment, where it lets everybody
shine, and be the best they can be. I
discovered my students hobbies,
strengths, and each one of them taught
me something. We shared stories,
laughed, and faced the challenge of
learning together. I will never forget
those days, I will never forget my
students.
Three weeks passed like hours. We
spent the most beautiful moments.
Trained and played and laughed.
Wonderful days always go speeding by,
leaving behind great memories of those
people, and the moments we have lived
with them. They were great friends and
greater trainers. Word of thanks and
gratitude to all those I saw and I did
not see where they were there watching
from a distance behind the scenes.
Thank you to my colleagues, trainers,
the creators of this project, those who
sponsored and supported it, and to
those who contributed to our presence
in this magnificent institute. I need a
lot to express my feelings about this
amazing experience, in spite of its few
days. I will miss you and I will always
remember you.
A Word from Mishkat
Teacher: Rawan Al Furaih,
IS Student
A Word from Mishkat
Trainee: Hanadi
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Lets Google for Fun
By: Duaa Hajjar
Google Lost its Gravity!!
Tired with Google being so weightless all the time? Try
to bring it down on earth.
Go to Google, and type 'Google Gravity' and
enter I am feeling lucky.
Wait for two seconds. Something cool will
happen! The search bar, logo, and buttons
collapse into a heap at the bottom of the page!
Play with it for a while by clicking, dragging,
and releasing them.
Then, write any word in the Google search bar
and press Enter.
Wait and see. Something even cooler will
happen.

Googles Barrel roll!
Go to Googles homepage. Type the command
Do a barrel roll without the quotes into
Googles search bar and click Enter.
Did the Earth move for you? The image in your
browser should!! Googles search interface performs a
360-degree horizontal spin before your eyes!

elgooG!
elgooG (Google spelled backwards) is the literal
mirror image of the engine searcher; not only is all of
its content a reversal of Google, the search terms must
also be written in reverse in order to yield the desired
results.
To try it, type the word elgooG in the search bar and
click I am feeling lucky.

ASCII Art Search!
ASCII art is imagery made of monospaced letters
named after the storied character-encoding scheme.
Search for ASCII art on Google and you get a fittingly
adapted Google logo.
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Academic Advising: Important Notes & Terminologies
ReferenceInformation
Guidelines for Students:
The student:
Should complete the process of filling ADVISING CLEARANCE FORM during early
registration phase (Before the end of the 10
th
week of every semester) only once.
Can identify her advisor from the e-Register system.
Is fully responsible to know the entire Curriculum, Rules & Regulations details, which are available
on the PSU website.
Must consult her advisor before the registration week to get ADVISING CLEARANCE FORM
reviewed and approved.
Will be able to register for courses using online registration system only after submitting the
ADVISING CLEARANCE FORM.
Will not be allowed to join the Co-op program without the written approval of the academic advisor.
Must meet with their advisors prior to dropping any course.
Guidelines for Academic Advisors:
Academic Advisor
Can obtain a list of his students (advisees) from the e-Register system.
Should be familiar with the Program, College and Department requirements for CS and IS
undergraduate program.
Must be aware of the students graduation plan and her academic progress.
Is responsible of reviewing the students information on the ADVISING CLEARANCE FORM and
comparing it with the e-Register before signing it.
Must submit the original signed ADVISING CLEARANCE FORM to the Admission &
Registrations Office before the end of the 10
th
week of every semester.
Must keep a copy of the signed ADVISING CLEARANCE FORM in the advisors record.
Provide timely information about the PSU policies, procedures and programs available to students.
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Notes
o In case your Academic Advisor is not available in the department, kindly contact
Ms. Roohi Jan, Academic Advisor in the CIS Department for any queries.

o In case you would like to discuss some issues other than academic, kindly contact
Ms. Nafla Al Kahtani, Social Advisor in the CIS Department.
Whos Who in the CIS Department?
CIS Female Teaching Staff
1
Dr. Manal Farrag
CIS Chairperson
Egyptian
Assistant
Professor
W315 8735

Computer Science Program

Name of Faculty Nationality Academic Rank Office Location Office Tel. Ext.
2
Ms. Roohi Jan
CS Program Coordinator
Indian Lecturer W 357 8612
3 Dr. Suad AlRamouni Jordanian
Assistant
Professor
W354 8789
4 Ms. Ishrat Khan Pakistani Lecturer W336 8715
5 Ms. Jalila Zuhair British Lecturer W325 8659
6 Ms. Amani Al Saleh Saudi Lecturer W356 8323
7 Ms. Layal Kazma Lebanese Lecturer W338 8316
8 Ms. Salma Idris Pakistani Lecturer W336 8715
9 Ms. Saba Jalal American Lecturer W338 8316
10 Dr. Afraz Zahra Syed Pakistani Lecturer W324 8658

Information Systems Program

Name of Faculty Nationality Academic Rank
Office
Location
Office Tel.
Ext.
11
Ms. Fatima Khan
IS Program
Coordinator
Indian Lecturer W357 8612
12
Dr. Ajantha N.
Dahanayake
Dutch Professor W344 8319
13 Dr. Romana Aziz Pakistani Associate Professor W355 8611
14 Ms. Omarine Rafie Jordanian Lecturer W338 8316
15 Ms. Nermeen Hakim Lebanese Lecturer W337 8314
16 Ms. Fatin Al Kahtani Saudi Lecturer W356 8323
17 Ms. Fatin Al -Mobarak Saudi Lecturer W356 8323
18 Ms. Nafla Al Kahtani Saudi Lecturer W337 8314
19 Ms. Mashael Al Besher Saudi
Instructor Teaching
Asssistant
W319 no Ext
20 Ms. Sultana Abahussein Saudi
Instructor - Teaching
Assistant
W319 no Ext
21 Ms. Ghada Al. Mazroa Saudi
Instructor - Teaching
Assistant
W320 no Ext

Secretray Admin

W315

8737

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CISNewsletterEditor:Ms.IshratKhan
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StudentEditor:LamisAbuSaleh

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