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This document provides information about an introductory computer science course offered at East Africa College. The course is 5 ECTS credits and covers topics such as the history of computers, data representation, computer architecture, networking, and security. Assessment includes labs, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Students are expected to attend lectures and labs, complete assigned readings, and devote approximately 135 hours to coursework over the semester.

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Introduction To Computer Science Course Outline

This document provides information about an introductory computer science course offered at East Africa College. The course is 5 ECTS credits and covers topics such as the history of computers, data representation, computer architecture, networking, and security. Assessment includes labs, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Students are expected to attend lectures and labs, complete assigned readings, and devote approximately 135 hours to coursework over the semester.

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Name of Institute

[Department/college/school
East Africa College [Logo]
Name]

Department: Computer Science


Course Title: Introduction to Computer Science Course Code: CoSc1011

Instructor Name: Natnael Tilahun Course ECTS: 5

Instructor’s Contact Information: Course Information:


Office: Room No.: 409 Academic Year: One
Phone: +251911381434 Semester: I
Email: [email protected] Meeting day:---
Office Hours: 2:30-11:30 local time Meeting time:---
Meeting location:-----

1. Course Description:
An overview of Computer Science; historical development of computers; logical
organization of a computer system; software ,data representation inside computers;
computer arithmetic; computer system architecture(Boolean algebra and logic circuits);
overview of computer networks & Computer security, Lab Introducing the use of PC in
an MS DOS, MS Windows environment; Introduction to main MS application packages
in that context – MS Excel, MS Word, MS access, MS power point, Introduction to using
Internet;
2. Course Goals or Learning Outcome:
Up on the completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Find out what computer science is about and explore its applications and impact in other
disciplines
 Explain how the computer understands words, numbers, and how data and instructions
are stored, retrieved and processed
 Describe basic characteristics of components of a computer system, Illustrate and analyze
basics of Computer architecture
 Demonstrate basics of networking. explain what the Internet is , browse and use the
Internet for information and communication purpose ,
 Discuss and explain importance of securing computer-based resources (including
hardware, software, and information)
3. Perquisite: None
4. Required Texts:
Ref 1: Fikire Sitota and Belay Tedla: fundamentals of information technology; AA, mega
publishing enterprise, 2002
Ref 2: ITL ESL , Introduction to computer science , Pearson edition ,2004
Ref 3: Kenneth C Laudon, Carol Guercio Traver, and Jane Price Laudon: information
technology and society, second edition, 1996
Ref 4: Dida Midekso, information technology: Addis Ababa University Printing Press,
revised press, 2006.
Ref 5 : William Stallings: Computer Organization and Architecture, 5/E, 6/E, Prentice Hall,
2003
Ref 6: http://newdata.box.sk/bx/c/
5. Expectations:
Students are expected to attend all lectures and laboratory sessions with serious discipline
and complete the required assessments. Thus, intensive reading of course texts and
frequent practice of laboratory activities are expected from students.
Students are strongly encouraged to collaborate with one another in studying the textbook
and the lecture material, while they are not permitted to collaborate on exams.
6. Summary of Assessment Methods:
Assessment methods:
 Continuous Assessments (50%):
- Lab works
- Quizzes
- Assignment
- tests
 Final exam-50%
7. Student Workload:
Student workload will be as follows:
Activity Hours
Lecture 32
Tutorials and discussion 0
Labs 48
Home study 55
Total 135
ECTS 5
8. Schedule
The following is an outline of the order in which syllabus contents will be covered. The
exact dates and due dates for assignments and exams can be found on the class calendar
and are subject to change with notice.

Date Topics to be discussed Reading


Week 1 Chapter 1 - Overview of Computer Science
1.1 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
1.2 Definition of Computer and Computer Science
1.3 Characteristics of computers
- Speed, accuracy, capacity, versatility, durability and reliability
1.4 Types of computers
- Analog, digital, special purpose, general purpose
- Super computers, mainframe computers, minicomputers,
microcomputers (desktop,
laptop or notebook, PDA or palmtop, handheld)
1.5 Applications of computers (2 hours)
- Learning aid
- Entertainment
- Commercial and business applications
- Information utility
- Engineering and research applications
- Public service
Week 2-3 Chapter 2 - Development of computers
2.1. History of computing
- Abacus
- Pascal’s Calculator
- The difference engine and the analytical engine
- Herman Hollerith’s tabulating machine
- Mark I
- ENIAC - Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
- The Von Neumann Machine
- Commercial computers
2.2. Generations of computers
- First, second, third, and fourth generations
- Current Trends
Week 4-6 Chapter 3 - Organization of a computer system
3.1. Introduction to Computer Systems
3.2. Computer hardware
- The Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Purposes of the Central Processing Unit
- Control Unit
- Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
- RAM and ROM
- The bus system (address bus, data bus, and control bus)
- Input / Output units
- Input units (pointing devices, game controllers, keyboard, scanner,
camera,
microphone)
- Output units (monitor, printer, speaker)
- Storage units
- Sequential access media ( tape)
- Random access media (magnetic disk, optical storage media, flash
memory cards)
3.3. Computer software
- System software
- Operating systems
- What is an operating system?
- Functions of an operating system (controlling operations,
input/output
management, command processing)
- Types of operating systems (single/multi tasking, single/multi user,
real-time,
command driven vs GUI-based)
- Example operating systems (Windows, UNIX, Solaris, MacOS)
- Language software
- Translators (assemblers, compilers, interpreters), and editors
- Applications software
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database management systems
- Graphics
- Software suites
- Enterprise application software
Week 9-10 Chapter 4 - Data representation in computers
4.1. Units of data representation
- Bit, Byte, Word
4.2. Concept of number systems and binary arithmetic
- Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal number systems
- Conversion from one number system to another
- Binary arithmetic
4.3 Coding method
- EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code)
- BCD 4 and 6 (Binary Coded Decimal)
- ASCII 7 and 8 (American Standard Code for Information
Interchange)
- UNICODE
4.4 Representation of negative numbers and arithmetic
- Signed magnitude, One’s complement, Two’s complement
4.5 Floating-point representation
Week 6-8 Chapter 5 - Computer System architecture
5.1 Hierarchical structure of computer system architecture
5.2 Logic elements and Boolean algebra
- Logic gates and Boolean algebra
5.3 Implementation of Boolean algebra
- Boolean functions and truth tables
- Construction of logic circuits
5.4 Types of circuits
- Combinational and sequential circuits
Week 9-11 Chapter 6 - Computer networks and communications
6.1 Introduction to computer networking and its applications
6.2 Types of networks
- LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks)
6.3 Introduction to the Internet
- Services of the Internet (e-mail, World Wide Web, file
transfer/access, remote login/
execution, video conferencing)
12-14 Chapter 7 - Computer security
- Introduction to computer security
- Encryption
- Backup
 - Viruses and worms

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