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Introduction to Computer Sciences: Course Outline

course code: BSCO613

Course Description

This is an introductory course on Information and Communication Technologies. Topics include ICT terminologies, hardware and software components, the internet and World Wide Web, and ICT based applications.

After completing this course, a student will be able to:

  • Understand different terms associated with ICT
  • Identify various components of a computer system
  • Identify the various categories of software and their usage

 
  • Define the basic terms associated with communications and networking
  • Understand different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web.
  • Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities.
  • Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
  • Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT

Course content

Basic Definitions & Concepts

Hardware: Computer Systems & Components Storage Devices, Number Systems

Software: Operating Systems, Programming and Application Software Introduction to Programming, Databases and Information Systems Networks

Data Communication

The Internet, Browsers and Search Engines

The Internet: Email, Collaborative Computing and Social Networking The Internet: E-Commerce

IT Security and other issues Project Week

Review Week

Recommended Books