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Introduction to computing 153


 
Module code SIT 153
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Module content

This module introduces concepts and terminology related to computing.  Topics covered include the history of computing, machine level data representation, Boolean logic and gates, basic computer systems organisation and algorithms.  The module also introduces some of the subdisciplines of computing, such as computer networks, information management, information security and intelligent systems.
Module credits 8.00
Prerequisites SIT 143
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Computer Science
Period of presentation Semester 1
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