Module 1: Introduction to Computing and Its Evolution

  • Historical evolution of computer technology
  • Role of information technology in modern society

Module 2: Computer Systems and Software

  • Organization and structure of a computer system
  • Types and applications of computer software
  • Concepts of data, information, and knowledge

Module 3: Programming and Data Structures

  • Procedural and object-oriented programming
  • Appropriate data structures for programming tasks
  • Algorithms and data structures

Module 4: Theory of Computing and Machine Architecture

  • Fundamental theory of computing
  • Machine architecture and their historical context
  • Sequential circuits and digital logic circuit design

Module 5: Introduction to Software Development and Operating Systems

  • Principles of software development
  • Overview of operating systems and their roles

Module 6: Human-Computer Interaction and Communication Systems

  • Basics of human-computer interaction
  • Components of communication systems

Module 7: The Internet and Management Information Systems

  • Overview of the internet and its services
  • Purpose and applications of management information systems

Teaching/Learning Methods

  • Lectures
  • Hands-on programming and software development exercises
  • Group discussions and case studies
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Online learning resources and tutorials

Modes of Assessment

  1. Continuous Assessment (e.g., quizzes, assignments, class participation): 40%
  2. Midterm Examination: 20%
  3. Final Examination: 40%

Reading List/References

Primary Texts:

  1. Tanenbaum, A. S., & Bos, H. (2020). Modern Operating Systems (4th ed.). Pearson.
  2. Stallings, W. (2020). Computer Organization and Architecture (11th ed.). Pearson.

Supplementary Texts:

  1. Patterson, D. A., & Hennessy, J. L. (2021). Computer Organization and Design RISC-V Edition: The Hardware/Software Interface (2nd ed.). Morgan Kaufmann.
  2. Sebesta, R. W. (2020). Concepts of Programming Languages (12th ed.). Pearson.

Additional Texts:

  1. Downey, A. (2021). Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist (2nd ed.). O'Reilly Media.
  2. Guttag, J. V. (2021). Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python (3rd ed.). MIT Press.

Online Resources:

  1. W3Schools (2024). Introduction to Programming. Available at: https://www.w3schools.com
  2. Khan Academy (2024). Introduction to Algorithms. Available at: https://www.khanacademy.org
  3. Coursera (2024). Foundations of Computing. Available at: https://www.coursera.org