CS121 – Fundamentals of Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Business Technologies
Core Course
CS121 – Fundamentals of Computer Science
Course Unit Code: CS121
Type Of Unit: Core
Level of Course Unit: Second cycle
Year of Study: First
Semester: A’ Semester (Fall)
Number of ECTS Credits: 7.5
Class Contact Hours: 36
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts in computer science. After completing this course, the students will feel comfortable with topics like algorithms, data structures, databases, and software engineering. This course will set the foundations for further study in these topics.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic algorithms (like quicksort) and data structures (like trees).
- Understand the basics of operating systems.
- Know the basics of theory of computation and complexity theory.
- Understands how computer networks work.
- Understand the basics of software engineering.
Course Content
Course Features
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures; in-class discussion and debates; in-class exercises; problem sets; team work; video case studies, team presentations, interactive online learning via Moodle (quizzes, assignments, forums)
Assessment methods and criteria
10% class participation
90% exam
Language of Instruction
English
Readings
Textbooks:
1. Glenn Brookshear, Computer Science: An Overview, 2019
Online sources:
https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Introduction_to_Computer_Science
English (UK) 
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