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Introduction to Computing and Computer Programming

SEC2021
3 hours English

Introduction to Computing and Computer Programming

Introduction to Computing and Computer Programming
1 Introduction to Computers
2 Computer Hardware & Software
3 Basics of Operating Systems
4 Introduction to Application Software (MS Offices- Word, Excel, Access & Presentation)
5 Program Development & Programming Languages
6 Computer Programming using Python- Basics (Conversing with Python, Variables, expressions, and statements, Conditional execution, Functions, Iteration, Strings, Files, Lists, Dictionaries, Tuples, Regular expressions, Networked programs, Using Web Services, Object-oriented programming, Using Databases and SQL, Visualizing data)
7 Practical of MS Office
8 Practical of Python- Basic Programming
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Define the concept of computing including hardware and software components and operating systems.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Academic Lectures Class and group discussions Textbook and research literature readings Individual and Group Case Studies Individual and Group Projects Inverted Class
Assessment Methods Examination
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Describe the computer and computer programming terminology.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Academic Lectures Class and group discussions Textbook and research literature readings Individual and Group Case Studies Individual and Group Projects Inverted Class
Assessment Methods Examination
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Explain computer Hardware, Software, Operating Systems and Programming Languages.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Academic Lectures Class and group discussions Textbook and research literature readings Individual and Group Case Studies Individual and Group Projects Inverted Class
Assessment Methods Examination
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Practice with MS Offices (Word, Excel, Access & Presentation).

Teaching Strategy Interactive Academic Lectures Class and group discussions Textbook and research literature readings Individual and Group Case Studies Individual and Group Projects Inverted Class
Assessment Methods Examination Practical Exam
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Prepare programs by using Python programming language.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Academic Lectures Class and group discussions Textbook and research literature readings Individual and Group Case Studies Individual and Group Projects Inverted Class
Assessment Methods Examination Practical Exam
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

Work in a team to solve problems professionally.

Teaching Strategy Class and group discussions Textbook and research literature readings
Assessment Methods Assignments Presentations Student Projects
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Mid- Term Exam
20%
Assignments
10%
Presentations/ Student Project
10%
Practical Exam
10%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%