CS1102Introduction to Computer Studies

What you will study

Course overview

This course aims to provide an introduction to computing concepts, skills and the technologies behind the Internet. Students are introduced to software tools, web content scripting and basic computer programming. No prior programming or computer science experience is required.

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Course content

• Logical operations • Binary arithmetic • Basic operations of computer, data, CPU, memory, bus, IO, peripherals • Programming concepts ‒ instructions, programs, need for high-level language, compilers, interpreters • Basic data types (integers, Boolean, characters and strings) • Variables, expressions, and operations • Compound statements and control structures • Functions and parameters • Operating systems ‒ Unix, Windows • File system • End-user computing - word processing, spread sheet, presentation tool • Databases • Data communication - switches, networks, LANs, WANs, routers • Internet ‒ internet protocol, internet applications, email, file transfer, web browser, web server, web searching, basic html/css • Concepts of client-side and server-side scripting • Digital media, multimedia software tools • Basic computer security, virus, filtering and scanning tools

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Intended learning outcomes

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CILOs                                              Weighting (if DEC-A1          DEC-A2          DEC-A3
                                                                  app.)
1              Describe the basic principles of computer                         x
               systems, networks, Internet and information
               security.
2              Inquire and evaluate the social, ethical, and                     x              x
               safety issues of emerging technologies and
               innovations.
3              Demonstrate the use of software tools and                         x              x               x
               the ability to write simple programs using a
               scripting language.
4              Apply basic programming concepts to develop                                      x               x
               simple computer programs.

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Before you take this course

Check prerequisites, precursors and corequisites separately, together with equivalence and exclusion conditions. “and” means conditions must be met together; “or” marks alternatives. Read combined conditions in the groupings shown in the original text below.

Prerequisites

Nil

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Precursors

Nil

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Corequisites

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Additional course requirements

This edition of the official syllabus does not state this item.

Equivalent courses and conditions

Nil

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Exclusive courses and conditions

CS1302 Introduction to Computer Programming or CS1302A Introduction to Computer Programming

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Assessment and passing the course

Assessment

Continuous Assessment (%): 40; Examination (%): 60; Examination Duration (Hours): 2

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ATs                   CILO No.   Weighting (%)   Remarks           Allow Use of
                                                                                        GenAI?
1                    Lab exercises         3, 4       5               Students can only Yes
                                                                      use GenAI for
                                                                      editing the English
                                                                      of the submitted
                                                                      document,
                                                                      debugging code, or
                                                                      brainstorming.
                                                                      GenAI cannot
                                                                      be used for
                                                                      other aspects,
                                                                      e.g., directly
                                                                      copying the AI-
                                                                      generated result
                                                                      and submitting
                                                                      it as the student's
                                                                      own work, which
                                                                      will be considered
                                                                      as academic
                                                                      dishonesty and
                                                                      students may face
                                                                      severe penalty.
                                                                      Students must
                                                                      understand their
                                                                      submitted work
                                                                      and be able to
                                                                      explain it.
                                                                      GenAI cannot
                                                                      be used as the
                                                                      only source for
                                                                      researching
                                                                      information.
                                                                      Students must
                                                                      verify the accuracy
                                                                      of information
                                                                      from authentic
                                                                      sources and
                                                                      demonstrate their
                                                                      understanding.

2                    Online homework       1, 2, 3   5   Students can only Yes
                                                         use GenAI for
                                                         editing the English
                                                         of the submitted
                                                         document,
                                                         debugging code, or
                                                         brainstorming.
                                                         GenAI cannot
                                                         be used for
                                                         other aspects,
                                                         e.g., directly
                                                         copying the AI-
                                                         generated result
                                                         and submitting
                                                         it as the student's
                                                         own work, which
                                                         will be considered
                                                         as academic
                                                         dishonesty and
                                                         students may face
                                                         severe penalty.
                                                         Students must
                                                         understand their
                                                         submitted work
                                                         and be able to
                                                         explain it.
                                                         GenAI cannot
                                                         be used as the
                                                         only source for
                                                         researching
                                                         information.
                                                         Students must
                                                         verify the accuracy
                                                         of information
                                                         from authentic
                                                         sources and
                                                         demonstrate their
                                                         understanding.

3                     Project               1, 2             10                  Students can only Yes
                                                                                 use GenAI for
                                                                                 editing the English
                                                                                 of the submitted
                                                                                 document,
                                                                                 debugging code, or
                                                                                 brainstorming.
                                                                                 GenAI cannot
                                                                                 be used for
                                                                                 other aspects,
                                                                                 e.g., directly
                                                                                 copying the AI-
                                                                                 generated result
                                                                                 and submitting
                                                                                 it as the student's
                                                                                 own work, which
                                                                                 will be considered
                                                                                 as academic
                                                                                 dishonesty and
                                                                                 students may face
                                                                                 severe penalty.
                                                                                 Students must
                                                                                 understand their
                                                                                 submitted work
                                                                                 and be able to
                                                                                 explain it.
                                                                                 GenAI cannot
                                                                                 be used as the
                                                                                 only source for
                                                                                 researching
                                                                                 information.
                                                                                 Students must
                                                                                 verify the accuracy
                                                                                 of information
                                                                                 from authentic
                                                                                 sources and
                                                                                 demonstrate their
                                                                                 understanding.
4                     Midterm test          1, 2, 3, 4       20                  -                   No

Official PDF, page 6 · Continuous Assessment (%),Examination (%),Examination Duration (Hours)

Passing requirements

Minimum Examination Passing Requirement (%): 30 Additional Information for ATs: For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained.

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