A practical introduction to computing that will build confidence and familiarity with computers. Topics include: web site design, an overview of computer hardware and operating systems, effective use of common applications, using the Internet as a communication medium, applying programming concepts, and social implications of technology.

As part of their practical work, students will create web pages, and use a variety of home and office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases.

This course is designed for students who want a general introduction to computing. Experience with a wide range of practical applications will provide transferable skills that will be equally useful in academic and industry environments. No prior experience with computers is required, and help is always readily available from the teaching staff.

There are three lectures per week, and students will be required to attend one three-hour laboratory per week.

Learning Outcomes

Detailed learning outcomes for this course are available. These are intended to be used as a study aid.

• Learning Outcomes

Final Exam:

• The final exam is worth 65% of your final mark.
• Please check nDeva for the exam date and time
• The exam is closed book, and calculators are not permitted.

Course Information:

A copy of the course information sheet which contains contact information for staff, staff office hours, assessment summary, how to catch up on a missed lecture or lab, how to seek assistance, and other course information is available here. This course information can also be found at the front of your coursebook.

Lecture Times and Locations:

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1pm
• Monday and Wednesday: LibB15 (General Library Basement - Building 109)
• Friday: LibB10 (General Library Basement - Building 109)

Labs:

• Please note that labs start in the second week of the semester, but please locate the tutorial lab room during the first week and obtain your login and password.
• Lab assignments are done each week in the Old Tutorial Room (OTL) - Room 131 of the Maths & Physics Building (Building 303).
• Lab assignments must be handed into the appropriate hand-in box (located inside the tutorial room) before the start of your next laboratory session.
• If you have any problems or queries regarding the labs, please see the lab supervisor, Ann Cameron.
  

Coursebook:

• The Compsci111/111G coursebook contains all course information, lecture notes and laboratory assignments.
• You are expected to read the coursebook before attending your lab session each week, and to bring it along to all of your lab sessions.
• This compulsory coursebook can be purchased for $25 from the Student Resource Centre which is located in the basement of the Maths and Physics building (Building 303).

Marks:

• Marks can be checked via the Cecil system.
  Please check your marks each week and contact Ann Cameron if there are any problems.

Test - Tuesday 22 August 2006

• The test is worth 20% of your final mark.
• Questions
• Sample Solutions
• Marked test scripts will be returned to you during your lab session in the week beginning September 11.
• Please show the lab tutor your Student Id card when collecting your test script

Final Learning Outcomes:

A student who successfully completes this course should:

• have confidence with and a general knowledge of personal computers
• be able to write and debug simple computer programs
• be able to use some common applications, e.g. spreadsheets, word processing, databases
• have knowledge of the Internet and its social issues, as well as other types of networks
• be able to design and write a simple web page
• have a basic understanding of the origins and design of computing hardware and software