Computer System Theory

Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems & Information Technology

CS 280

Breyer State University

Instructor: Beran Necat, PhD.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Computer Systems Theory, a Bachelor Level course. I am pleased to instruct you in this course. The goal of this course is to provide you, the student, with a quality overview of concepts in the field of information systems and computer science (i.e., data representation, operating systems, networking, programming logic, etc.). The course topics are meant to be broad, thereby helping you create a foundation of knowledge upon which to build.

Some of you may already be experts in at least one curriculum topic. If so, your knowledge will be an asset to this class and hopefully you will have the opportunity to better understand other important aspects of the computer industry. I know you will enjoy this course. It is my pleasure to have you in the course.

TIME FRAME: This is a five-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your text book(s) have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded five semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: There is one (1) required textbook for this course.

Book 1: The Essential Guide to Computing: The Story of Information Technology by E. Garrison Walters. Pearson Education. August 2000. ISBN # 0130194697.

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EXAMS: There are 3 exams for this course. Please go to the assignment section of the classroom for more details.

GRADING SCALE: You will be graded on the following scale.

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Doctor Necat has a wide range of knowledge in all aspects of computing in today's businesses. Doctor Necat has worked in several environments including Centras- Business Development Centre, Keyplan Systems, Oxford House College, University of East London, Havering College of Further and Higher Education and Learn Direct.

Doctor Necat holds academic qualifications in the computing field. He has a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Computer Science from Stratford College London in collaboration with  University of North West,  Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Computer Science specialising in Object Oriented Information systems from London South Bank University; Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Training (PGCE) from London Greenwich University. He has been involved in IT Training and teaching in both further and higher education for the past 14 years.

Currently he is an online tutor for Learn Direct courses in the UK, and associate external examiner for major examining body Edexcel.

He has also carried out some consultancy work for British council and is an ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) Inspector for Turkey ECDL.

His research interests include Wireless Communication, Distance learning for mobile internet users and self-healing networks.

His leisure activities include keeping fit and Taekwondo, in which he has achieved a black belt and took part in various International championships. He also likes to keep himself up to date with any new computer advancements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Computer Hardware.
2). The Core of Computing: How the Key Elements of Hardware Work Together.
3). Memory, Storage, and Input/Output.
4). Computer Monitors and Graphics Systems.
5). Silicon Economics.
6). Fundamentals of the Operating System.
7). Evolution of the Operating System.
8). Microcomputer Operating Systems.
9). Programming, Object Oriented Technology, and Software Development.
10). Databases, Applications, and Software Reliability.
11). Digital vs. Analog: Communications Basics.
12). Network Fundamentals.
13). Types of Networks.
14). Client/Server Concepts.

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