Introduction to computing

  • Computer Science |

Description

This course provides an introduction to computers and computing. It is designed to give students an understanding of how computers work, their capabilities, limitations, and applications. It includes computer system components, numbering systems, systems and applications software, and programming concepts. The practical part of the course introduces students to the basics of the Python programming language.

Program

Computer Science

Objectives

  • - Understand and state the importance of computers and computation.
    - Understand the capabilities and limitations of computers.
    - Identify and explain what computers are and how they work, including the computer hardware components and their types and specifications.
    - Understand and use numbering systems.
    - Understand the system and application software with examples.
    - Understand the use algorithms and flowcharts.
    - Develop simple programs using a high-level programming language.

Textbook

Behrouz A. Forouzan, Foundations of Computer Science, Cengage Learning

Course Content

content serial Description
1Introduction
2New Trends in Computing
3New Trends in Computing cont.
4Hardware and Computer Architecture
5Computer Software
6Algorithms Design and Problem Solving
7Flowcharts and Algorithm Design part 1
8Flowcharts and Algorithm Design part 2
9Programming languages - Programming (Data types, variables, constants)
10Programming (Arithmetic Expressions and Decisions)
11Programming (Loops) part 1
12Programming (Loops) part 2
13Programming (Arrays)
14Programming (Functions) part 1
15Programming (Functions) part 2

Markets and Career

  • Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
  • Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
  • Electrical works in construction engineering.

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