Introduction and Evolution of Computing, Computer Systems and its Components, Computer Hardware and Software, Binary Numbers and Logic Operations, Developing a Web Page using HTML, Operating Systems, JavaScript Interactive forms and Event Handling, Word Processing and Desktop Publishing, Spreadsheets, Developing Presentations, Introduction to Algorithms, Software Development Methodologies, Design Heuristics, Web Design for Usability, Arrays, Computer Networks, Internet Services, Graphics, Images and Animations, Intelligence Systems in computing, Data Management, Database Software, Cyber Crime, Social Implications of Computing, The Future of Computing
This is an introductory course in Computer Science designed for beginners. Apart from leading the participants through a whirlwind history of computing, the course also develops a feel for web programming through a series of lectures that help the students develop their own web page. Main objectives of the course are: 1. To build an appreciation for the fundamental concepts in computing 2. To achieve a beginners proficiency in Web page development 3. To become familiar with popular PC productivity software.
