NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 計算機概論(1987)
	(Eng.) Introduction to Computer Science
Offering Dept	College of Management
Course Type	Required	Credits	3	Teacher	Chung-I Huang
Department	Department of Management Information Systems/Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	This course introduces foundational concepts in computer science, including computational thinking, algorithms, programming languages, computer systems, operating systems, data management, software engineering, web applications, cloud-native development, hybrid multicloud solutions, cybersecurity, and computing governance. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding, English-medium learning, and the ability to connect computing principles with real-world applications. This course includes asynchronous online sessions. For these sessions, instructional videos and learning materials will be provided through the designated learning platform.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Explain major areas of computer science and their roles in modern society. 2. Describe basic data structures, algorithms, and algorithmic problem-solving strategies. 3. Understand the relationship among programming languages, hardware, operating systems, and software systems. 3.Explain the fundamentals of data management, software engineering, web development. 4.Present a computer science topic clearly in English using appropriate technical vocabulary. 5.Evaluate computing technologies from technical, social, ethical, and governance perspectives.	1.Professional Knowledge with Applications 2.Independent Thinking	70 30	Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course overview, EMI learning expectations, assessment methods, introduction to computer science and its role in society Week 2 History of computing, computer science as a discipline, computing across fields, social impacts of technology Week 3 Decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, algorithms, adaptive design reuse Week 4 Algorithms, programs, abstract data types, lists, sets, arrays, linked lists, trees Week 5 Algorithm design, algorithm analysis, algorithmic paradigms, sample algorithms, computer science theory Week 6 Models of computation, machine code, assembly language, C programming concepts, programming paradigms Week 7 Computer organization, abstraction levels, information representation, memory hierarchy, processor architecture Week 8 Review and midterm examination covering Weeks 1–7 Week 9 OS roles and architecture, processes, concurrency, memory management, file systems, reliability and security Week 10 Language foundations, programming constructs, alternative programming models, language implementation Week 11 Databases, relational and nonrelational database systems, data warehousing, data lakes, business intelligence Week 12 Software requirements, software development processes, software engineering roles, quality and project concerns Week 13 Web architectures, MVC, responsive web applications, front-end/back-end frameworks, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 concepts Week 14 Microservices, containers, DevOps, cloud deployment models, IaaS, PaaS, hybrid and multicloud solutions Week 15 Student thematic presentations; cybersecurity, responsible computing, cyber resource qualities, governance issues Week 16 Final review and final examination covering post-midterm topics and integrative course concepts self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Attendance and participation: 10% In-class activities and short assignments: 20% Midterm examination: 20% Thematic presentation: 20% Final examination: 30%
Textbook & other References
OpenStax. Introduction to Computer Science. Rice University, OpenStax. Course PowerPoint slides: Introduction to Computer Science, Chapters 1–14. Selected supplementary materials provided by the instructor.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
PowerPoint slides: ComputerScience-PowerPoint-Ch01 to ComputerScience-PowerPoint-Ch14 English lecture scripts for Chapters 1–7 Instructor-provided examples, discussion questions, and presentation guidelines
Office Hours
Thursday, 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
include experience courses：N

Please respect the intellectual property rights and use the materials legally.Please respect gender equality.
Update Date, year/month/day：2026/07/04 15:19:56	Printed Date, year/month/day：2026 / 8 / 18
The second-hand book website：http://www.myub.com.tw/