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Cyprus International University
TR

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING

Course
ITEC103 - FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
Department
Information Technologies - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Online Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
6
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dokun Iwalewa OLUWAJANA
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the basic component of information systems, hardware, software, data, people and networks. Topics covered includes computer networks and communications, systems and application software, computer hardware and its operation, the internet and the world wide web, algorithms, pseudocodes and flowchart. After the completion of the course, students will be able to differentiate between various operating systems and application programs. They will be able to identify computer tools that can be used to assist with various common computer applications. They will also gain the fundamental understanding of the history and operation of computers, programming, and web design.

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Identify the fundementals and working principles of the software and the harware of computer systems
  2. 02 Evaluate and express computer numbering formats
  3. 03 Identify funademental concepts of computer architecture
  4. 04 Recognise basics of operating systems and computer networks
  5. 05 Examine problems and their solutions using computer algorithms: pseudocode and flowchart

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Computing Systems
Week 2 Introduction to Computing Systems
Week 3 Binary System
Week 4 Binary System
Week 5 Data Storage and Manipulation
Week 6 Computer Architecture
Week 7 MID-TERM EXAM WEEK
Week 8 MID-TERM EXAM WEEK
Week 9 Computer Architecture
Week 10 Operating Systems
Week 11 Networking and the Internet
Week 12 Program Flow and Computer Algorithms
Week 13 Program Flow and Computer Algorithms
Week 14 FINAL EXAM WEEK
Week 15 FINAL EXAM WEEK

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 J. Glenn Brookshear, Computer Science: An overview, Pearson Addison Wesley, 2008.
  2. 02 Maureen Sprankle, Problem Solving and Programming Concepts, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.
  3. 03 June Jamrich Parson, Dan Jao; Computer Concepts Introductory, Cengage Learning, 2013.

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. P01 Be able to understand and apply security protocol and tools to security challenges faced in organizations
  2. P02 Be able to design security software to combat security issues
  3. P03 Be able to identify, categorize, and develop security solutions for computer orientated challenges.
  4. P04 Be able to demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing computer security projects
  5. P05 Be able to follow the state of the arts concepts in computer technology security
  6. P06 Be able to design, implement, and evaluate a computational system to meet desired security needs within realistic constraints
  7. P07 Be able to use appropriate security techniques, protocols, skills, and tools necessary for securing computer systems
  8. P08 Be able to apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
  9. P09 Be able to apply effective collaboration skills in teamwork consistent with the professional environment
  10. P10 Be able to apply appropriate security technology and techniques to facilitate a safe operation in an organization

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