Fidelitas University

Faculty of Engineering
School of Computer Systems Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems Engineering

I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course code SC-103
Nombre del curso INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
Credits 4
Hours per week 2 hours of theory, 1 hour of practice and 9 hours of independent work
Duration 15 WEEKS
Requirements DOES NOT HAVE
Corequisites DOES NOT HAVE
Modality QUARTERLY
Level I QUARTER
Nature THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL
Proficiency exam YES
Assistance MANDATORY

II. GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION

Learning the basics of a specialty firsthand is necessary to understand from the

It begins the foundations of this. This course aims to be the student's initiation tool, it does not have
Any student who is interested in developing their skills can enroll without any requirements.
intellectual regarding the theoretical and technical foundations of the career.

III. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Understanding the global and general scope of the different areas of application of computer technology
modern.

IV. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Contrast the functional areas of a computer by reviewing literature and components.

real, in such a way that the complete interaction of the student with the environment is achieved.
• Know the software development environment, based on the market and country needs, likewise
locate oneself in the technical and professional fence of the moment.
• Describe the basic elements of a communications network, databases, and interaction with it.
management of information in today's organizations, their current need and functionality.

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 V. CONTENTS

Unit 1 Components
What is a computer?
Hardware and Software
Physical components - physical architecture
Logical components - software architecture
History of Computing

Unit 2 Data Storage

Bits and their storage
Main memory
Mass storage
Representation of information through bit patterns
Binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numerical systems
Integer storage
Storage of fractional numbers

Unit 3 Operating Systems

History of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
Architecture of an operating system
Security in operating systems

Unit 4 Networks and Internet

Fundamentals of networks
Internet
The World Wide Web (concepts, providers at international and national levels)
Transmission technologies
Internet Protocols
Security

Unit 5 Programming Languages

Types of languages
Machine language and high-level language
Traditional programming concepts
Structure of programs
(procedures, modules, methods)
Arithmetic/logical instructions
Implementation of a language
Object-oriented programming

Unit 6 Software Engineering

The discipline of software engineering
The software life cycle ***
Software engineering methodologies
Modularity
Existing tools
Quality assurance
Documentation
The person-machine interface
Software ownership and legal responsibility
Ethics in Development
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Unit 7 Database Systems
Fundamentals of databases
Types of databases
The relational model
Object-oriented databases
No SQL databases
Maintenance of the integrity of a database
Large volumes of data
Data mining
Data warehouse
Big Data
Social impact of database technology
Ethics
Impact cases

Unit 8 Artificial Intelligence

Intelligence and machines
Perception
Reasoning
Additional areas of research
Artificial neural networks
Robotics
ethical considerations

Unit 9 Computer Security

Basic concepts of security
Types of Hackers
Different Threats
Computer security equipment
Cryptography

Unit 10 Disruptive Technologies

Cryptocurrencies
Quantum Programming
Nanotechnology
Home Automation
IoT and the Internet of everything

Realidad aumentada y Realidad Virtual

Biometrics

VI. METHODOLOGY

It is developed with a theoretical and practical methodology, achieving the interaction of the students with the
proposed issue.

In this course, the student learns through the relationship of real-life issues in accordance with
your solution from an automated perspective. Additionally, it should achieve the understanding of various concepts
fundamental for its subsequent development.

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 VII. LEARNING ACTIVITIES (SCHEDULE)
Schedule
Week Themes Teaching activities
1 Introductory video.
Presentation of teacher and students
Reading and explanation of the course program
Unit 1: Basic Concepts
(group management for class work)
Physical architectures
Master class
Kahoot integration activity
Recognition of parts of the computer.
Research the history of computing.
2 Review of evaluative activity 1
Unit 1: Basic Concepts Introductory Video Week 2
Logical architectures Logical architectures
Storage devices
Use of software for architectures
3 Masterclass with virtual whiteboard
Binary system
Unit 2: Data Storage
Hexadecimal system
Numerical systems
Performing numerical conversions
First group task.
4 Unit 3 Operating Systems Operating system concepts
Evaluative Activity 2
5 Review of concepts
Unit 4 Networks and Internet Review of topologies in groups
Review of current communication areas
6 Unit 5 Programming Languages Introductory video on the topic
Masterclass
Review of concepts
Flipped classroom assignment for topic
First college quiz
7 First partial exam
8 Unit 6 Software Engineering Assessment Activity 3
Flipped classroom review
Master class
9 Unit 7 Database Systems Basic concepts
Learning activity
Discussion forum on ethics in technologies
article in English
10 Unidad 8 Inteligencia artificial Introduction video to the topic
Evaluative activity of group development 4
Masterclass
11 Unit 9 Information Security Review of concepts
Audiovisual material
Management of practical examples
12 Unit 10 Disruptive Technologies Review of concepts
Audiovisual material
Management of practical examples
Second collegiate quiz

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 13 Second partial exam
14 Research Exhibition Presentation of research

15 Exposición de investigaciones Presentation of research

VIII. TEACHING RESOURCES

Classrooms are equipped with various technological means to promote learning according to the
teaching strategies that can be used. Classrooms are equipped with computers and
projection media, such as video beam to promote presentations and modern means of communication
the information.

IX. EVALUATION

The evaluation methodology must be consistent with the learning objectives, the teaching strategies, and the
course methodology. It should be remembered that the evaluation rubrics are the evidence of achievement of the
knowledge, skills and attitudes of students; hence the importance of these being reflected in the
course evaluation, although not necessarily each criterion must be evaluated quantitatively. The
The proposed methodology uses traditional exams as a form of assessment and utilizes rubrics and tests.
of knowledge internalization. The evaluation of this course reflects the diagnostic and formative assessment.
The course grade is distributed among the following evaluative activities:

Category Percentage
First partial 15%
Second partial 15%
Quices (2), tarea (1) y artículos en inglés (1) 20%
Evaluative activities in class (4) 20%
Research project with scientific article
practice 10%
Theoretical 20%
Total 100%

About the research and the format of entity: scientific article, the research document that must be presented.
Your research project must be developed with the structure of a scientific article, following the format.
of the scientific article proposed by the IEEE, the document can be between 6 to 12 pages in length, the
suggested format by IEEE for writing scientific papers(see here)
[Link] a concrete example can besee here. If
if you wish to review supplementary material, you can reviewherea series of documents that can support the
production of your article. Additionally, you can review a guide for citing and referencing IEEE: A source for
understanding the style and use of citations in IEEE format can be foundhere.
References for the scientific article:
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 X. RUBRICS

The practices and tasks are evaluated using the following rubric:
Aspects to evaluate Excellent Good Regular Deficient Score
3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points
Understanding of the The understand a Hi some understood little of it He/She did not understand about
cabal ability aspects not what had to be done the whole problem
understood
Procedures of The procedures The procedures The procedures The procedures
solución are listed with are listed in they are listed, do not enlist properly
clear steps. a logical order, but they are not in a needs all the
but the steps not logical order or sound steps.
they are listed Difficult to follow.
Given solution It is There is small ones There are quite a few many
totally errors and few errors, but not errors and some of
they are critical they are critics
Media Use a means Use a medium Does not use a means He/She does not use the means
transmission inadequate y the suitable for appropriate, although the adequate y the
message quality is to present the work, work this message no is
expected. however, the understandable understandable.
drafting o the
spelling son
deficients.
Total 12 points

Rubric for evaluating an oral presentation of the research

Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score

1. The logic of the presentation derives from a The presentation derives A conclusion is presented No him presented a
Argumentative conclusion presentation, which provides an argumentative conclusion, but argumentative
some conclusions.
sustains persuasively with argumentative, but not all of the statements are justified with statements nor
affirmations backed up with the statements they are backed and supported by evidence or are evidence.
solid evidence some of the evidence is highly questioned
questionable.

2. Speak clearly and distinctly all the Speak clearly and distinctly Speak clearly and distinctly A suddenly he speaks among
clearly time (100-95%) and it is not bad all (100-95%) the time, but most (94-85%) of the teeth cannot be
pronunciation. with poor pronunciation. o bad luck
time. It is not hard to understand. she has
pronunciation. pronunciation.

3. Software projects a slide every 20 projects a slide with more projects a slide every Late too much between
presentation seconds; the slides have of 21 seconds, but less than two slide minutes y slide;
a short text, with letters the size of one minute; the slides are approximately; some place too much text, that
at least 30 points; the presentation small text with size of al slides have too much, reads directly from the
it is very pleasant and informative and the minus 30 points; the presentation text, a few more letters presentation; use letters
the student does not read it. is pleasant and informative and the small ones of 30 points; the smaller than 30 points;
the student does not read it. presentation does not flow with it is evident that the student does not
naturalness and the student, in he practiced.
sometimes, read your notes.

4. Content ["Demonstrates a complete understanding","Demonstrates a good understanding","Demonstrates"] a Good, it doesn't seem to understand very well the
on the topic. of the topic. understanding of parts of the topic.
theme.

5. Enthusiasm Facial expressions and body language Facial expressions and language Very little use of expressions
They generate a strong interest and bodily enthusiasm; sometimes they generate incorporeal effects that are used to treat facial expressions or body language. No
about the topic in others. strong interest and enthusiasm about generating enthusiasm, but generates a lot of interest in the
the theme in others. they seem to be fake. way of presenting the topic.

6. PresentationBusiness attire, a very casual business outfit. Casual business attire, the attire in general is not
personal professional. but I was wearing sneakers appropriate for the audience
or the outfit appears to be (jeans-type pants, t-shirt
wrinkled. the miniskirt, for example).

The score is calculated based on 24 points.

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Rubric for evaluating the research
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score

1. Structure The document presents all the The document presents At least 2 sections are missing Fromsections
Missingin the
content requested sections by all the sections requested as a document according to the structure
professor in the statement of the requests by the professor in document structure, the request is indicated and it is noted that there is no
research topics. These are the statements of the contribution topics in each section, understanding what they should include.
they find Adequately researching. At least 1 is somewhat adequate. some of them.
developed. find with an approach
erroneous that indicates little
clarity in what we
was requesting in that section.

2. Bibliographic support The section that contains a It can be detected that There is a large amount of No hay sustenance hey
approach to the theoretical framework (and some additions in the unfounded assertions writings that lack evidence
others sections is work is not supported bibliographic argumentation.
completely grounded and there are no appropriate appointments.
the sources are cited according to the
established format.
Coherence There is coherence between the It shows a common thread It does not show a common thread, There is no coherence between the
different sections of the work and suitable, although there are some some parts reflect a lack of initial objectives set, the
a proper thread can be noticed aspects that need to be clarifiedcoherence development and the conclusions.
development of this more so that they are coherent.

4. Writing and Spelling The work is excellent. There are less than5 There are more than 5 There are more than 5 spelling errors and
writing and spelling (without errors) spelling or writing errors in the writing in the documents
the work. document

The total score is calculated based on 16 points.

XI. BIBLIOGRAPHY

Brookshear, Glenn. (2012). “Introducción a la computación”. México. Pearson Educación.

Cisco (2017), IT Essentials, Cisco online course.
Forouzan, B. (2003). "Introduction to Computer Science: From Data Manipulation to
the theory of computation. Mexico. International Thomson Publishers.
Gómez, A; Ania, I. (2008). Introducción a la Computación. México. Editorial Cengage Learning.
Jamrich, J. / Oja, D. (2004) “Concepts of Computing”. Mexico. International Thomson Publishers.
Marcelo, J. (2006). A secure computer at home. Mexico. Pearson Education.
Norton, P. (2006). Introduction to Computing. Sixth Edition. Mexico. McGraw-Hill Publishing
Inter-American.
Villareal. (2007). Introducción a la Computación. Segunda Edición. México. Editorial Mc Graw-Hill
Inter-American.

XII. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

The student must comply with all provisions of the Student Regime Regulations.
Fidélitas University.

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XIII. Guideline on Academic Honesty

For the purposes of this course, participants must avoid dishonest behaviors such as
academic fraud or plagiarism:
Academic fraud includes, among other actions, falsifying bibliography, using
fabricated data, presenting as one's own projects developed by other people, obtaining
unauthorized help on graded tasks or having someone else do the work for you
it is up to you.
Plagiarism includes copying textually phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and entire pieces of material.
printed, Internet and other sources, without making the corresponding citation; even paraphrasing without
cite the sources.
The previously mentioned situations will be penalized according to article 31 of the student regulations.
valid, so that at the first occurrence that a violation is detected and documented, the teacher
will assign a grade of zero to the evaluative activity, and will inform student life of the fact for its
due to a record in the student's academic file, if a second incident is detected for
the student automatically loses the course and on a third documented occasion
(regardless of the course) causes the loss of all enrolled courses in that
semester and expulsion from the academic program and the University.