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. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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