Introduction to Computer Science - ZEIT1101

   
   
   
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
   
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course introduces students to computer science and computer programming, assuming no prior knowledge. Students will know about computers and what you can do with them, will understand how programming fits within computer systems development, and will be able to develop algorithms and express them in programs. Topics include computer architecture and systems, data representation, systems development life cycles, problem solving, algorithm development, introduction to programming in Java. Laboratory sessions will help students to develop practical skills with computer applications, problem solving, and programming.