NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 計算機概論(1989)
(Eng.) Introduction to Computer Science
Offering Dept College of Management
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher SUM, PUI-FAIJOHN
Department Department of Finance/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description Course homepage: https://john.digi-pack.io/CS/cs2022fall.html

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This course is particularly designed for students to understand the working principles of a computer, a cell phone and Internet. The design and working principles behind a processor will be introduced. Concepts regarding software, program and instructions will be elucidated. The design and working principles of computer network and Internet will be delineated. Algorithm design together with C programming language will be introduced.

Written assignments and programming assignments (10 assignments altogether) will be given to the students to examine their level of understanding of those knowledge disseminated in the lectures. Moreover, two class tests will be conducted. One is scheduled in the first half of the semester, while the other is scheduled in the second half.
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
The primary objective of this course is to provide introductory knowledge for student knowing how to use a computer including how to write a simple program to instruct the computer to solve problems. Students will also learn to understand the working principles of computer technologies, inlcuding (i) how a computer is organized and (ii) how Internet works. Moreover, students are able to appreciate the great ideas contributed by the computer scientists and realize the usages of computer technologies in various areas such as in smart phones and cars.
Lecturing
Other
Practicum
Discussion
Exercises
Other
Quiz
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 *** Please refer to the course homepage for detail course content, lecture notes, sample assignments and past papers. ***

1. Use of computer
2. Use of cell phone
3. History of Computer
4. Industrial Applications of Computer and Internet
5. Hardware
6. Operating Systems
7. Software
8. Information Storage & Retrieval
9 Mid-Term Exam
10. Computer Networks & Internet
11. Information & Network Security
12. Programming
13. Algorithm Design
14. HTML
15. Advanced Topic I
16. Advanced Topic II
17. Advanced Topic III
18. Final Exam
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self-directed
learning
Evaluation
1.Assignments/Class Tests [-20% to 20%]
2.Mid-term Examination [50%]
3.Final Examination (Minor 1-7, Major 8-14) [50%]
Course total = min{100, Assignment + MT Exam + Final Exam}
Textbook & other References
Materials are available on the course webpage.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://john.digi-pack.io/CS/cs2022fall.html
Office Hours
By appointment
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