Introduction to Computer Science Course
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ScribdTranslationsAUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF HIDALGO
TEACHING COORDINATION
DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ANALYTICAL PROGRAM OF SUBJECT
1.- GENERAL DATA
1.1 INSTITUTE:
Institute of Basic Sciences and Engineering
1.2 BACHELOR'S DEGREE:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems
1.3 SUBJECT:
Introduction to computer science
1.4 Location of the Semester Training Area Key
Subject in the Plan 1
of Studies
1.5 Workload of the WEEKLY SIX-MONTHLY Credits
Subject and credits THEORETICAL PRACTICE TOTAL THEORETICAL PRACTICE TOTAL
4 8
4 0 64 0 64
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1.6 Name of the professor who developed the program Date of preparation
Lic. Ana Leticia Palacios Coyoli.
21 de Mayo de 2001
Lic. Luis Islas Hernández
2.- ROLE OF THE SUBJECT IN THE CURRICULUM
This subject provides the student with an overview of the main areas of development in
computation.
Similarly, the student is introduced to the study of algorithms.
3.- SEQUENCING OF THE SUBJECT BASED ON THE INTERNAL CONGRUENCE OF THE CONTENTS
SUBJECTS BACKGROUND CONSEQUENT SUBJECTS
Structured programming
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4.- EDUCATIONAL INTENTION OF THE SUBJECT
4.1. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
That the student knows the main areas of development in computing.
That the student acquires the basic knowledge for the development of programs for
computer.
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5.- SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITS OR TOPICS
5.1. NUMBER AND TITLE OF THE 5.2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF EACH UNIT OR TOPIC
UNITS OR TOPICS
1 History of computing Present the student with an overview of the way it has
evolved computing.
2 The hardware Study the hardware components that make up a system
computation.
3 The software Analyze how the software of a is constituted.
computer, emphasizing the various levels.
4 Computer networks Study the importance of computer networks, the concepts
basics and their purpose.
5 Development areas in the Present the student with an overview of the various areas
computing of development in computing.
6 Areas of emphasis in the Present a general overview of the various areas to the student.
Bachelor's Degree in Sciences with an emphasis on the Bachelor's Degree in Computational Sciences of
Computational the UAEH.
7 Algorithmic Study the basic techniques for program development.
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6.- KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM OF THE SUBJECT
NUMBER
FROM THE PLAN TEMÁTICO, (SUBTEMAS Y TÓPICOS DE CADA UNIDAD) TOTAL HOURS
UNIT
1 1 History of computing. 6
1.1 Automatic calculation.
1.2 Electromechanical calculators.
1.3 The modern era of computing.
2 1 The hardware 6
2.1 The processor.
2.2 The memory.
2.3 Storage media.
2.4 Peripheral devices.
3 2 The software 12
1.4 The operating system.
1.5 Programming languages.
1.6 Techniques, paradigms, and programming tools.
4 3 Computer Networks 12
1.7 Notions of communication between computers.
1.8 Local networks.
1.9 The Internet network.
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NUMBER
FROM THE PLAN TEMÁTICO, (SUBTEMAS Y TÓPICOS DE CADA UNIDAD) TOTAL HOURS
UNIT
5 4 Areas of development in computing 18
4.1. Algorithms and data structures.
4.2. Programming languages.
[Link] architecture.
[Link] and symbolic calculation.
4.5. Operating systems.
4.6. Methodology and software engineering.
4.7. Databases and information retrieval.
4.8. Artificial intelligence and robotics.
4.9. Human-machine communication.
6 5 Areas of Emphasis in the Bachelor of Computer Science 18
1.2 Intelligent computing.
1.3 Educational computing.
1.4 Mechatronics.
1.5 Image processing.
1.6 Networks and telecommunications.
1.7 Information systems.
7 1 Algorithmic 24
1.8 Structured Flow Diagram.
1.9 Nassi – Schneiderman Diagram
1.10 Pseudocode
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7.- SKILLS SYSTEM
7.1. GENERAL, PRACTICAL OR SPECIFIC SKILLS THAT WILL BE FORMED AND DEVELOPED
SUBJECT
This subject provides the student with a general overview of computing.
the research areas and current trends.
The student acquires the first elements that will allow them to select the area of emphasis.
The student acquires the basic principles of computer programming techniques, which
they will be the foundations of subsequent programming subjects.
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8.- METHODOLOGICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THE SUBJECT
8.1. METHODS, ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS AND TEACHING RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT
TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
Presentation by the teacher of the central topics of the course.
Exhibition of complementary topics by the students.
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9. LEARNING EVALUATION SYSTEM
9.1. FORMS OF EVALUATION ADOPTED BY THE SUBJECT.
The following evaluation mechanism is suggested:
Three midterm exams: 60 %.
Final course project: 30%
Assignments and class participation: 10%.
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10.- REQUIRED BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROGRAM
10.1. BASIC 10.2. COMPLEMENTARY
Computer Science, Present and Future, Donsld H. 1. Introduction to Computing and to the
Sanders; MacGraw Hill. Structured Programming, 2nd Edition,
Guillermo Levine, McGraw – Hill
[Link] to Computer Science, Gerardo Quiroz
Vieyra, Edit. Oxford.
[Link] Information Systems, 4th.
Edition – 2000, Ralph M. Stair – George W.
Reynolds. Edit. Visual Book.
[Link]
and Data Structures, Charles
Fbowman; Edit. Oxford.
5. Introduction to Computer Science, Luis Joyanes
Aguilar, Edit. McGraw Hill.
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11.- PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
11.1. IDEAL PROFILE OF THE TEACHER REQUIRED TO TEACH THE SUBJECT
Graduate in Computer Systems or related field.
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