The objective of the Module is to give basic competencies for
application of a computer to everyday tasks using standard packages.This
module provides an introduction to a range of practical skills and underpinning
knowledge in computer science that will
enable both females and
males students to use computers confidently in their everyday
lives and their academic activities. With this module the students apply high level language for solution of
simple scientific problems, and for this purpose to manipulate the
inputs/outputs of a computer program.
- Teacher: MBONIMANA CONSOLEE
This module is primarily aimed at the student who is new to Computer Science. As with most technical subjects, Computer Science has its own terminology. This module lays the foundations by introducing some basic terminology, which is then used to give an overview of what a computer, is and the elements from which computers are made. The student is strongly urged to establish the good habit of learning the terminology as it is introduced, starting with this module. Computer Science is concerned with the application of scientific principles to the design, construction and maintenance of systems based upon the use of computers. Targeted skills in this module are: hardware and software systems, numbering systems, mathematical and logical binary operations, basic concepts of computer organization and the introduction to the fundamental concepts of procedural programming.