Module: Computer Fundamentals

Overview of computing and computer architecture.

Dates: Wed, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 28

Learning Outcomes

The student will:

Understand the fetch - decode - execute cycle.
Know and be able to describe the difference between Machine Language and High-level Programming Languages.
Know the difference between compiled and interpreted code.

Introduction to Computers, Languages and Java

Textbook 25 Aug 12:00 AM

Brief introduction to computers

Screencast 33 min 25 Aug 12:00 AM

In class 25 Aug 01:30 PM

Outcome(s) assessed: Understand the fundamentals of how a computer works

Quiz 25 Aug 01:30 PM