Introduction To Computing

Course:

Introduction to Computing

Description: This is an introductory course in Computer Science designed for beginners. Apart from leading the participants through a whirlwind history of computing, the course also develops a feel for web programming through a series of lectures that help the students develop their own web pages. Textbooks UC Understanding Computers 2000: Today & Tomorrow, 2000 Edition (Charles Parker. Harcourt. December 1999.) JS Learn JavaScript in a Weekend (Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. Prima Tech. March 2001.) Course Outline Lecture Notes Week 1st Lecture 2nd Lecture 3rd Lecture (Web Development) Evolution of Computing

1

Introduction

The World Wide Web

2

Computer Systems Building a PC

3

Microprocessor

4

Computer Software Operating Systems Interactive Forms

5

Application Software Word Processing

Interactive Forms - Advance

6

Algorithms I

Algorithms II

Objects, Properties & Methods

7

Programming Languages

SW Development Methodology

Data Types & Operators

8

Midterm Exam

Spreadsheets

Flow Control & Loops

9

Design Heuristics

Web Design for Usability

Arrays

10

Computer Networks

Introduction to the Internet

Function & Variable Scope

11

Internet Services

Developing Presentations

Event Handling

12

Graphics & Animations

Intelligent Systems Mathematical Methods

13

Data Management

Database Software String Manipulation

14

Cyber Crime

Social Implications Images & Animations of Computing

15

The Computing Profession

The Future of Computing

Developing & Hosting a Web Page

Binary Numbers & Lists & Tables Logic Operations

Programming Methodology

Finalterm Exam

Objective:

This course is designed to develop an appreciation of various aspects of computing, generate interest through Web page development, and introduce essential productivity software packages. The student will also learn how to develop interactive Web pages in HTML.

Category:

Computer Science

Availability: Open