Introduction to Computer Science

Concepts of hardware and software; basic subsystems of a digital computer; characteristics of a digital computer;  devices/media;  types/classes of computer emphasizing the PC; history of computers and their generations; Problem-solving: algorithm, flowchart, pseudo code, program/data, running a program; Programming: introduction to Java/BASIC programming language syntax and programming; Booting and shutdown; Types of operating system; User interface; managing information, computer malware (virus, etc.); computer network;  Internet and web usage, e-mail; instant-messaging etc; Office applications; use of a statistical package and a database management system.