An assignment one day late is penalized 5%, two da ys 10%, three days 15%. Examines development of computers, social and ethical implications of computers, and properties of programming languages. In the opinion of your instructor, its quite a good book. Bs computer science introduction being a modernday kid you must have used, seen, or read about computers. Csc 141 with a c or better may be taken as a corequisite in some cases text and other class materials the textbook is big java by cay horstmann, 4th edition. Bs computer science computing field as they apply to other disciplines as well as an introduction to fundamental programming concepts. Course overview computer code computer hardware course goals. Csc 110 introduction to computing introduces problem solving through computer applications and a programming language. Csc 101 objective this course is to prepare the students on the fundamentals of computer science and computing. This work was created by gerard arthus and is in the public domain under the creative commons license. Introduction to computing lecture notes and computer exercises. We will study some computer science theory and some applications of that theory.
Moursund page 3 book we argue that basic skills lowerorder knowledge and skills, rudimentary use of some of the general purpose pieces of computer software should be integrated in with higherorder knowledge and skills. Connect the concern of cybersecurity with the internet and systems built on it. Explain and differentiate between the generations of computer. This course is an introduction to computer concepts. Lecture 0 introduction to computer science i youtube. This course presents an overview of computing technology and the field of computer science. May 11, 2014 this is first lecture from the series of course introduction to computer science i, harvard opencourseware with instructor david j. Do a screen capture and cut and paste it into the pretest document. Introduction and evolution of computing, computer systems and its components, computer hardware and software, binary numbers and logic operations, developing a web page using html, operating systems, javascript interactive forms and event handling, word processing and desktop publishing, spreadsheets, developing presentations, introduction to. This is first lecture from the series of course introduction to computer science i, harvard opencourseware with instructor david j. Introduction to computing page 1 instructors arif zaman. When i arrived as a new faculty member at the university of virginia in 1999, i was distraught to discover that the introductory computing courses focused on teaching industrial skills, and. History of computing calculating devices have been around for millennia e. Introduction to computing department of computer science, stem building 312, 936 4682508 summer ii 2019 instructor information.
A balanced introduction to computer science, 3e david reed, creighton university 2011 pearson prentice hall isbn 97802166751 chapter 6. Here are some examples of books which i have found useful. Introduction of computers offers a comprehensive study of computer concepts. Introduction to computer science csc 101111 mountain top. Discussion topics will include the organization of modern computers, the history of computer technology, the societal impact of technology, and the ethical issues and concerns related to computing. Introduction to information and communication technology. In word, use the save as option to save filea and fileb in the csc 101 homework folder. However, in those instances where students believe that miscommunication, error, or. These are the class notes and syllabus for the introduction to computers and information systems course csc 101. Introduction to computing, history of computing, categories of computers, hardwaresoftware, applications, creativity, computer languages, generations of programming languages, markup languages, introduction to app invertor, ethical issuessecurity issues and issues in the news to be included throughout the semester. Implement an algorithm that uses repetition and conditionals in a highlevel language. Using computers for writing, editors, word processors, pdf format, wysiwyg.
Library at sfsu, online book and journal catalogs, survey and tutorials for oasis. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. The midterm will be a 2hour paperandpencil exam, with no computers or devices allowed, on thursday 322, 79pm in mbh 216. Cs 101 introduction to computing autumn 200708 page 3 text books and programming environment the text used in support of the lecture contents is introduction to computers by peter norton, 6th edition, mcgrawhill sie, isbn 0070593744. If you wouldlike to pick up a book to learn more aboutunix there are a lot of books available at the main library at chalmers. A balanced introduction to computer science, 3e david reed, creighton university 2011 pearson prentice hall isbn 97802166751 chapter 6 the history of computers 1. Introduction to computing the electronic computer is one of the most important developments of the twentieth century. Distinguish between hardware and software components of a computer system. Introduction to computing csc 110 at northern virginia community college.
Introduction to computer science and programming ii 4 csc 221. Think of it as a survey course in computer science and. In many computer science programs, operating systems is an advanced topic. The course also focuses on computer software, networking, security, and cloud computing. Gcc csc 101 introduction to computers windows pretest. Introduction to information and communication technology in. Csc 101 introduction to computer concepts spring 2014. The instructor is just awesome and this course is most. The rest of this book presents a whirlwind introduction to computer. You are encouraged to prepare a sheet of study notes doublesided, 8. This course provides an introduction to the use of computers, common software programs and peripherals. Introduction to computer science introduction department of.
Introduction to computer csc 101 future university in egypt. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. This course will begin with an introduction to the productivity apps that are popular for school and work. An introduction to the art of programming, including such concepts as data representation, algorithm design, structured programming, stepwise refinement, programming style, testing, debugging, and program documentation. Please bring a laptop to class to follow along with the inclass exercises. Introduction to computing csc 110 at northern virginia. Welcome to cs101, an introduction to the key ideas of computing. Please note that some animations or images may not work.
Post campus, greenvale new york, during the spring semester, 28 september 2003. Distributed computing and parallel processing 3 csc 555. For example, if the answers are no, no, and no, we reach the leaf 0. Learning objectives upon completion of the course, you should be able to. Apply computing tools and techniques to solve problems at multiple levels of abstraction. In addition, handouts will be given to help with the programming aspects of the course. These books are available as a bundled package in the book store or can be. This is because they are an integral part of our everyday existence. Piazza class forum socrative inclass exercises midterm and final exams.
Cis 101introduction to computing is a threecredit course with two hours held in a classroom combined with a required online portion equivalent to one hour of classroom instruction. General study of computer types, capabilities, uses, and limitations. Graded projects in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics will be assigned. Comprehensive and basic overview of computers and their use for everyday. This course fulfills the university core requirement in computing. Computer science california state university, dominguez. The course begins with an explanation of the basics of the computer industry and why computer literacy is important. Csc321h introduction to neural networks and machine learning csc401h1 natural language computing csc411h machine learning and data mining csc412h1 uncertainty and learning in artificial intelligence csc420h1 introduction to image. This course is a handson introduction to the use and creation of databases in microsoft access. Mcgee business building room 343 course description a general study of computer types, capabilities, uses, and limitations. A general study of computer types, capabilities, uses, and limitations. Introduction to computing, history of computing, the web and the internet, browsers, search engines, urls, domain registration, email, privacysecurityspam, wikis, social networks, ubiquitous computing, moores law, ethical issues included in each chapter.
The course also focuses on computer software, networking, security, and mobile computing. The text used in support of the lecture contents is introduction to computers by peter norton, 6th edition, mcgrawhill sie, isbn 0070593744. Computer science csc to design, develop, and test applications in a selected topic domain that demonstrates the potential of careers in computing. Computer hardware 3 lectures introduction to code 5 lectures artificial intelligence 1 lecture. Assembly language and introduction to computer organization 3. The grade for the course will be the median of your two exams grades and the homework grade. Use of operating systems and application software on a microcomputer. Think of it as a survey course in computer science and information technology, similar to an introductory course in one of the other sciences.
These books are available as a bundled package in the book store or. Cs101 introduction to computing principles instructor. Computer science csc introduction to computing principles instructor. Save both files in the folder named csc 101 class notes calling one document filea and the other fileb. The student will learn to understand the design of database fields, sort and filter data, and create queries, forms and reports.
By the time students take it, they usually know how to program in c, and they have probably taken a class in computer architecture. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The final will be a 3hour paperandpencil exam as well, administered selfscheduled in twilight hall 110. Demystifying technology technical literacy communication with software engineers course overview. Introduces problem solving through computer applications and a programming language. This course is intended as the first course for csis majors and a course for nonmajors who want to learn how to instruct computers to solve problems. Csc f101 introduction to computer applications crn 2085 department course no. Csc 101 introduction to computer concepts spring 2014 instructor information instructor. Chapter one introduction to computer computer a computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data input, process the data according to specified rules, produce information output, and store the information for future use1.
An introduction to computing and to the selected topic domain. Next, students will learn about the various parts of the computer and how they work together or process information. Introduction to computer hardware, computer software and computer networks. Course syllabus allied csc f101 introduction to computer. Introduction to computing csc 110 at piedmont community. Therefore, we expect most freshmen to register for this course, including students who do not intend to major in computer science. This is a single, concatenated file, suitable for printing or saving as a pdf for offline viewing. Introduction to computing department of computer science, mcgee 303, 936 4682508 fall 2011 instructor information. Think os is an introduction to operating systems for programmers. Student academic appeals process authority and responsibility for assigning grades to students rests with the faculty.
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