INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

Course Description

This course presents the basics of computer systems. The course is structured in two parts; including a short history of computers, the first part of this course presents the history, basic concepts and terminology of information technology, basic hardware and software components of a computer system, and integration of computer system components. Besides the terminologies and abbreviations, the students learn about the hardware setup of a personal computer and the relations between the processor, memory and secondary devices. The laboratory part includes basic computer usage and office programs (MS Word, Excel). In the second part, basics of problem solving approaches, components and construction of computer programs, flow-charting, and modular programming issues are discussed. Basics of C programming language are covered in classroom.

INTRODUCTION TO 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

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 GO! All in One: Computer Concepts and Applications. Pearson Education. Gaskin, S., Vargas, J., McLellan, A., & Graviett, M.
2. 02 DISCOVERING COMPUTERS 2018, Digital Technology, Data, and Devices
3. 03 Computer Science: An Overview, 13th Edition

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify the fundementals and working principles of the software and the harware of computer systems
2. L02 Evaluate and express computer numbering formats
3. L03 Identify funademental concepts of computer architecture
4. L04 Recognise basics of operating systems and computer networks
5. L05 Examine problems and their solutions using computer algorithms: pseudocode and flowchart

Program Outcomes

1. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
5. Should have the ability to access information.
6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
26. Should have the skills to work individually.
27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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