Course Name: Introduction to Computer and Programming. Course Hrs: ... Peter
Norton, “Introduction to Computers”, ISBN: 0072978902, 6/e, Year- 2006. 2.
King Saud University College of Arts and Science Department of Computer Science Wadi Al-Dawasir
Study and Evaluation Scheme First Semester 1430/ 1431 H Course Code: 101 Course Name: Introduction to Computer and Programming Course Hrs: Lecture :- 3 Practical:- 2 Course Credit Hrs: 5 Course Teacher: Mr. Osama Khashan. http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/okhashan/default.aspx Course Objectives: This course introduces basic components of computer hardware software and basic element of programming with its practices it also introduce the latest technologies and emerging software platforms such as Windows XP , LINUX. Lecture Plan:
Week
Chapter
Topic Cover
1,2
Introduction to Computer Systems
Computer Generations, computer definitions, computer for individual users and computer classification, capabilities.
3, 4
Computer Processing
Data representation, binary system, Bit, Byte, ASCII Code.
5
Computing Discipline
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Systems.
King Saud University College of Arts and Science Department of Computer Science Wadi Al-Dawasir 6
Data Processing
Flow of Control, Batch and Interactive Processing
7, 8, 9
System Software
Operating System basic, purpose type, PC operating system, DOS, Windows, Linux, Windows.
10,11,12,13
Software Packages
MS Word, MS Excel, Netscape/ Internet Explorer, Email, Telnet FTP, Text Processor, Web page design.
14
Generation of Programming Languages
Different type of programming language and their scope in programming
15
Algorithm and Flow Chart
Meaning and need, divide and conquer strategy, Data type, Algorithm design and practice.
References: 1. Peter Norton, “Introduction to Computers”, ISBN: 0072978902, 6/e, Year- 2006. 2. M.H. Deitel, P.J. Deitel, “ C++ How to Program” Prentice Hall, 5/e , Year-2005.
Evaluation: Exam
Deadline
Duration
Test-1 Test-2 Research/Assessments Lab. Exam Final Exam
After 5 Week After 10 Week End of Semester End of Semester End of Semester
1 Hr. 1 Hr. 1 Hr 2 Hrs
Allotted Marks 10 Marks 10 Marks 10 Marks 20 Marks 50 Marks
Total
100 Marks
Course Pass
60 Marks
