ZNRF University of Management Sciences (ZUMS)

School Required Course

Course Outline
Course Title: Introduction to Computer Science

Course Code: CSE111

Semester: Spring 2025
Course Information Faculty Information
Class Time: Monday / Wednesday Faculty Name: Rajibul Anam
(11:50 AM-1:20PM) Designation: Assistant Professor
Credit Value: 3 Contact: +8801727614654
Prerequisite: N/A Email: [email protected]
Course Type: Compulsory Course Office Location: 10th Floor, Teachers room 2
Contact Hours/week: 3 hours Total Marks: 100

Rationale of the Course:

This course introduces students to the basic areas of computer science and the
principles of computer programming. CSE-111 is specifically designed for students who
have little or no prior programming experience but want to learn about computational
approaches to problem-solving. Since computer programming involves computational
modes of thinking, it will help to have some mathematical and logical aptitude. Students
will be confident with his/her problem-solving skills.

Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software - Overview of computer
hardware components and their functions, Introduction to operating systems and
software applications, Evolution and trends in personal computing.

Module 2: Effective Problem-Solving with Personal Computers - Strategies for problem-

solving using personal computers, Introduction to algorithmic thinking and
computational problem-solving, Hands-on exercises using personal computers for real-
world scenarios.

Module 3: Common Application Software - Utilizing spreadsheets for data analysis and
visualization, Introduction to database management systems and data organization,
Electronic communication tools for collaboration and information sharing.

Module 4: Programming Principles for Problem-Solving - Basics of programming

concepts (variables, loops, conditionals), Introduction to scripting languages (e.g., Java)
for automation, Hands-on programming exercises to reinforce problem-solving skills.

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Module 5: Understanding and Customizing Application Software - Theory and application
of macros in software tools, Customization of spreadsheets and database systems for
specific tasks, Integration of macros to automate repetitive processes.

Module 6: Case Studies and Practical Applications - Real-world case studies

demonstrating the use of computer tools in various industries, Practical applications of
problem-solving techniques in business, science, and everyday scenarios, Group
projects applying learned concepts to solve complex problems.

Module 7: Software Security and Ethical Considerations - Introduction to software

security principles, Ethical considerations in using computer tools for problem-solving,
Best practices for responsible and secure computing.

Module 8: Future Trends and Emerging Technologies - Exploration of emerging

technologies shaping the future of computing, Discussion on the impact of artificial
intelligence and machine learning, Preparation for evolving roles in the digital landscape.

Course Objectives:
• To learn the fundamental concepts underlying computer technology and gain a
broad understanding of the field of computer science.
• To develop problem-solving and empirical skills through the process of designing,
implementing, and executing Web-based computer programs.
• To experience the interdisciplinary nature of computing through the study of a
variety of problems and their solutions using the computer.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and Corresponding Bloom’s Taxonomy:

CLO Blooms
Course Learning Outcomes
NO. Taxonomy

Understand the fundamental knowledge of computer science

CLO 1 including Data Structures, Programming, Computer C1, C2
Organization, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, etc.

Apply the basic concepts used in computer hardware and

CLO 2 C3, P4
software.

CLO 3 Analyze problems and appropriate algorithms. C4, P4

Solve the basic computational problems, design algorithms

CLO 4 C3, C6
and write the code with java programming language.

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 Collaborate with fellow students in laboratory and group
CLO 5 C6, P3, A4
projects.

Mapping of CLOs with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PLO12

CLO1
✔ ✔ ✔

CLO2
✔ ✔

CLO3
✔ ✔

CLO4
✔ ✔ ✔

CLO 5
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Course plan specifying content, CLOs, and Mapping CLOs with teaching learning and
assessment strategy:

Teaching
Assessment Corresponding
Week Topic Learning
Strategy CLOs
Strategy

Class test (in-class

examination, essay-
The History of
type questions),
Computers, Von Lectures, discussions
1 online quiz (MCQ, CLO1, CLO2
Neumann (interactive quiz).
short questions),
Architecture.
mid-term
examination.

Class test (in-class

Lectures, discussions
examination, essay-
CPU Datapath (interactive quiz),
type questions),
Cycles, CPU and tutorials (exercise
2 online quiz (MCQ, CLO1, CLO2
Main Memory, The session), private
short questions),
Role of I/O Devices. study (review, self-
mid-term
study).
examination.

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 Class test (in-class
Lectures, discussions
examination, essay-
(interactive quiz),
History of Internet, type questions),
tutorials (exercise
3 Internet Society, online quiz (MCQ, CLO1, CLO2
session), private
Internet Growth. short questions),
study (review, self-
mid-term
study).
examination.

Class test (in-class

Lectures, examination, essay-
Internet protocol, discussions, tutorials type questions),
4 HTML and Web (exercise session), online quiz (MCQ, CLO1, CLO3
Pages. private study short questions),
(review, self-study). mid-term
examination.

Class test (in-class

Lectures,
JavaScript and examination, essay-
discussions, tutorials
Dynamic Web Pages, type questions),
(exercise session), CLO1, CLO2,
5 JavaScript Variables, online quiz (MCQ,
private study CLO3, CLO4
Prompts with short questions),
(review, self-study,
Defaults. mid-term
coding).
examination.

Lectures,
Class test (in-class
JavaScript Numbers discussions, tutorials
examination, essay-
and Expressions, (exercise session),
type questions), CLO1, CLO2,
Functions, Predefined private study
6 online quiz (MCQ, CLO3, CLO4,
Functions, Errors and (review, self-study,
Debugging, JavaScript coding), assignments short questions), CLO5
Strings. mid-term
(case study, group
examination.
work).

Lectures,
Class test (in-class
discussions, tutorials
examination, essay-
(exercise session),
Event-Driven Pages, type questions),
private study
7 Buttons and Forms, online quiz (MCQ, CLO1, CLO2
Input via Text Boxes. (review, self-study,
short questions),
coding), assignments
Semester-end
(case study, group
examination.
work).

Class test (in-class

Lectures,
examination, essay-
Dynamic Image, discussions, tutorials
type questions), CLO1, CLO2,
Algorithms and (exercise session),
8
Programming
online quiz (MCQ, CLO3, CLO4,
private study
Languages. short questions), CLO5
(review, self-study,
Semester-end
coding), assignments
examination.

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 (case study, group
work).

Lectures,
Class test (in-class
Abstraction and User- discussions, tutorials examination, essay-
Defined Functions, (exercise session),
type questions), CLO1, CLO2,
Parameters and Locals, private study
9 online quiz (MCQ, CLO3, CLO4,
Designing Functions, (review, self-study,
Computer Science as a coding), assignments short questions), CLO5
Discipline. Semester-end
(case study, group
examination.
work).

Class test (in-class

Lectures, examination, essay-
Conditional Execution, discussions, tutorials type questions), CLO1, CLO2,
10 Accessing Text Fields, (exercise session), online quiz (MCQ, CLO3, CLO4,
Data Representation. private study short questions), CLO5
(review, self-study). Semester-end
examination.

Class test (in-class

Lectures, examination, essay-
Binary Numbers, Real
discussions, tutorials type questions),
Numbers, Representing
11
Sounds, Representing
(exercise session), online quiz (MCQ, CLO1, CLO2
Images. private study short questions),
(review, self-study). Semester-end
examination.

Lectures,
Class test (in-class
discussions, tutorials
examination, essay-
(exercise session),
Conditional Repetition, type questions),
private study CLO1, CLO2,
12 Avoiding redundancy, online quiz (MCQ,
Counter-Driven Loops. (review, self-study, short questions),
CLO3
coding), assignments
Semester-end
(case study, group
examination.
work).

Class test (in-class

Transistors and examination, essay-
Integrated Circuits, type questions),
Lectures, discussions CLO1, CLLO2,
13 Gates and Binary online quiz (MCQ,
(interactive quiz). CLO3, CLO4
Logic, Flip-flop short questions),
Circuit. Semester-end
examination.

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 Lectures,
Class test (in-class
discussions, tutorials
examination, essay-
JavaScript Arrays, (exercise session),
type questions), CLO1, CLLO2,
From Strings to Arrays, private study
14
Internet/Web for
online quiz (MCQ, CLO3, CLO4,
(review, self-study, CLO5
Commerce. short questions),
coding), assignments
Semester-end
(case study, group
examination.
work).

(All the chapters are from the Textbook).

Assessment and Evaluation:

Serial No. Evaluation Module Percentage

1 Assignment / Presentation 20%

2 Lab Test 10%

3 Midterm 20%

4 Lab Participation 10%

5 Final Exam 40%

Learning Materials:

▪ Textbook:

1. A Balanced Introduction to Computer Science. 3rd Edition. Author: David

Reed
2. Foundations of Computer Science. 4th Edition. Author: Behrouz Forouzan
3. Computer Fundamentals Fourth Edition. Author: Anita Goel

Lab Course: This course includes a compulsory laboratory work for 1.0 hours per week.

Course Code: CSE112 Course Credit: 1

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