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

IS -144 CRs

Objectives

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

Textbook

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

Course Content

content serial	Description
1	Introduction
2	New Trends in computer science
3	Computer organization and data storage
4	Program execution and operating systems
5	Algorithms design and problem solving
6	Flowcharts
7	7th Week Exam
8	Programming languages- programming in Python (Arithmetic Expressions)
9	Programming in Python (Branching)
10	Programming in Python (Loops)
11	Programming in Python (Strings- Lists-Tuples)
12	12th Week Exam
13	Programming in Python (Functions)
14	Programming in Python (Arrays)
15	Revision
16	Final Exam

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.

Degree Bachelor
Code: CS111
Credit hrs: 3
Prequisites: None

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Introduction to Computers