Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Introduction to Computer
Information :
Course Code : CSC 101 Level : Undergraduate Course Hours : 2.00- Hours
Department : University Requirments
Area Of Study :
By studying this course the student should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic elements of computer hardware and software and their
roles in a computer system.
Understand how to use Internet and WWW for searching and browsing information.
Understand the basics of software development.
Ability to develop and produce diversity of computer applications using Word processing, Spreadsheet, Database
and Powerpoint Software tools.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of standard methods and approaches for problem solving.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the algorithmic approach for problem solving.
Design and represent an algorithmic solution for a given algorithmic problem.
Implement the algorithmic solution using C++ as a programming language.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of using C++ in implementing various problem solutions in different
application areas.
Description :
Introduction to computer hardware, computer software and computer networks. Data internal representation in
computer memory. Numbering systems. Problem solving techniques using Pseudocode (Structured English).
Course outcomes :
a.Knowledge and Understanding: :
1- List the basic components of computer hardware
2- Define the flow charts
3- Outline the hardware and software
4- Define the information technology
b.Intellectual Skills: :
1- Solve the different engineering problems using flow charts
2- Analyze the numbering systems
3- Select the appropriate course actions for building a program code
c.Professional and Practical Skills: :
1- Apply the methods of flow charts and number systems to solve engineering problems
2- Apply the methods of C++ programming language for solving engineering problems
3- Write and implement simple practical programs to solve mathematical problems
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d.General and Transferable Skills: :
1- Conduct oral and written communication
2- Write technical reports
3- Team working
Course Topic And Contents :
Topic No. of hours Lecture Tutorial / Practical
Introduction to computers 2 1 1
Computer Hardware 2 1 1
Computer Software 2 1 1
Computer Networks and Internet 2 1 1
Midterm I 2 1 1
Program development in C++ - 2 1 1
Problem Solving Methodologies and Algorithmic Approach 2 1 1
Basic Elements & Data Types of C++ 2 1 1
Midterm II 2 1 1
Program development in C++ - Selection Control Structures 2 1 1
Program development in C++ - Repetitive C++ Structures (Loops) 2 1 1
Program development in C++ - Arithmetic C++ Operations 2 1 1
One Dimensional Arrays 2 1 1
Program development in C++ - Modular Programming using 2 1 1
Functions
Final Exam 2 2 0
Teaching And Learning Methodologies :
Lectures
Practical Assignments
Exercises and tutorials
Research assignments
Course Assessment :
Methods of assessment Relative weight % Week No Assess What
Assignments, 10.00 1 class activities
Attendance 5.00 1 class activities
Final-term Examination 40.00 15 Written examinations
Lab Final Practical Exam 20.00 14
Mid-term Examination 20.00 6 Written examinations
Quizzes 5.00 14 Written examinations
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Books :
Book Author Publisher
Computer fundamentals for technical Heisserer, Nick LibreTexts
students (Ebook)
Course Notes :
Course notes
Lecture notes to be handed out
Recommended books :
Friedman and Koffman, ³Problem Solving, Abstraction, and Design using C++´6th edition, Addison Wesley, 2011
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