Course Name
Basic information technology concepts; fundamentals of algorithm development; high-
Course Description
Number of Units for
Lecture and Laboratory
Number of Contact Hours per
week
Prerequisite
Course Objectives
Course Outline
Laboratory Equipment
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND PROGRAMMING
level language and programming applications; computer solutions of engineering
problems.
2units laboratory
6 hours laboratory
Second Year Standing
After completing this course, the student must be able to:
1. Understand basic information technology concepts;
2. Use application software and the Internet properly;
3. Acquire proficiency in algorithm development using a high level programming
language;
4. Use the computer as a tool in engineering practice.
1. Introduction to Computers
1.1 Computer Organization
1.2 Number Systems and Data Representation
1.3 Application Software: Word Processing and Spreadsheet
1.4 The Internet
2. Programming
2.1 Algorithm Development
2.2 Programming Fundamentals
1. Personal computer with:
1.1 Operating System
1.2 Word processing software
1.3 Spreadsheet software
1.4 High-level programming language
1.5 Internet browser and Internet connection