Course Outline

Course Title: Introduction to Computer Systems Course Code: CSE 2101 Md. Abdul Hamid, PhD
Room # 315, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Green University of Bangladesh Tel: 01827-397176 E-mail: hamidrcc@yahoo.com

Synopsys: This course targets to provide an introduction to computer fundamental knowledge for novices who are enrolling for an elementary-level course in computer science. In addition to covering basic concepts, this course will cover hands-on experiences through illustrations and lab to show the usage of applications software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Textbook: Introduction to Computers by Peter Norton, Seventh Edition

Class Schedule:
Class Schedule & Chapter Lecture-1 Lecture-2 Lecture-3 Lecture-4 Lecture-5 Lecture-6 Lecture-7 Lecture-8 Lecture-9 Lecture-10 Lecture-11 Lecture-12 Lecture-13 Topics to be discussed Textbook
Chap 1 Chap 1 Chap 2 Chap 2 Chap 3 Chap 3 Chap 4 Chap 4 Chap 5 Chap 6 Chap 7 Chap 7 Chap 8

7th week6th Week5th Week4th Week3rd week2ndWeek1st

Exploring Computers and Their Uses Looking Inside the Computer System Using the Keyboard and Mouse Inputting Data in Other Ways Video and Sound Printing + CT-1 Transforming Data into Information Modern CPUs Types of Storage Devices Operating System Basics Networking Basics Data Communications Presenting the Internet

Week12th Week11th Week10th Week9th Week8th Week

Lecture-14 Lecture-15 Lecture-16 Lecture-17 Lecture-18 Lecture-19 Lecture-20

Working in the Online World + Mid-term Productivity Software Graphics and Multimedia Database Management Software Programming and Development Protecting Computer Privacy and Data + CT-2 Overview of the local and Global Reach of Networks Email and other Internet Services Data Communications Group Discussion + Assignment Submission Final Review

Chap 9 Chap 10 Chap 10 Chap 11 Chap 12 Chap 13 Course Materials

Lecture-21 Lecture-22 Lecture-23 Lecture-24

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** N: B: Additional classes, within the semester time boundary, may be arranged in case of necessity with the teacherstudent consultation. You will be notified of any changes to the schedule, lecture topics and reading requirements.

Note: There might be a modification/change/ shift in topics depending on the backgrounds or interests of the students. Assessment:
Attendance & class participation 10% Class tests 20% Mid-term 30% Final 40%

This assessment may change during the semester.