Overview of computer systems (e.g.: evolution, classification and functions of computer systems), Basic components of the computer system (e.g.: processor, memory, secondary storage, I/O devices), Explain and apply arithmetic operations of binary number system including conversions among number systems, Apply Boolean algebra and Kmaps to miimize Boolean expressions, Design logic circuits for given requirements and recognize the universality of NAND and NOR gates, Identify memory types, their specialties, and isues with system performance, Explain functionalities of CPU components and describe elements, types of a CPU instruction and processing steps, Compare and contrast several addressing modes, Data communication and computer networks (eg: LAN, WAN, MAN, network topologies, network transmission media), The Internet, Communication over Iternet, Computer security and maintenance (e.g.: security threats, attacks, ethical use of computers)

Introduction to programming methodology and problem-solving strategies, Algorithm dvelopment using pseudo code, Basic program structure and the Integrated Development Evironment (Essential program structure, Documentation and standard programming pratices, Integrated development environment(IDE) Editing, Compilation, Execution and Dbugging), Program Development using a higher-level programming language such as C, Bsic input and output, Variables and Expressions, Library functions, Standard programming practices for variables and assignments, Decision structures, Loop Structures, Input and ouput using files, Simple data structures, Functions, IntrThe mode of Assessment/Evaluation of these Computer Science Course Units in BSc (General) Degree would be physical and/or online mode.oduction to the Object-Oriented Approach, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the courses.
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examintion 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and 30% from the practical paper)

The basic principles of client/server computing, Distinguished characteristics of client/server systems and application areas, Comparison of two-tier versus three-tier client/server slutions, Web programming model, Interactive web, Benefits and limitations of client-side web programming, Byte code versus scripting, Basic concepts and development based on Java applet / JavaScript / dynamic HTML (DHTML), Approaches to server-side programing. Benefits and limitations of server-side web programming, Development framework for server-side programming based on PHP / Servlet / JSP, Web application development, Development of a web application using synchronous and asynchronous techniques, Web Development using PHP, MySQL, Sessions and Cookies, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course.
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examintion 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and 30% from the practical paper)

File Organization: Introduction to file organization, Storage devices, Disk parameters, Record structure and design, Indexes, Hashing, Database Management Systems: Itroduction & Definitions, DBMS Architecture, Data models, DBMS languages, ER model concepts, Relational model concepts, ER-to-relational mapping, Functional dependencies and normalization process, Relational algebra, Relational calculus, Database security and authorization, Practical using MySQL, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of courses.
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examintion 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and 30% from the practical paper)

Fundamental concepts in object orientation: introduction, class and object, generalization and practical uses of generalization, object interaction with message passing, polymorphism, origins of object orientation, object-oriented languages, Modelling: introduction to models and diagrams, difference between models and diagrams, introduction to UML, models in UML, Software development process: what is a development process, iterative and incremetal software development, important artifacts developed in object oriented software develoment process, Process modeling with UML activity diagrams, Requirements and Use cases: Business and system use cases, documenting requirements by using use cases, brief and fully dressed formats in use case modeling, use case diagrams and notations, operation contracts, describing use cases using UML activity diagrams, Modelling structure: class diagrams, attributes and state of a class, links and associations, multiplicity, operations, identifying classes and developing class diagrams, Modelling behavior: interaction diagrams, communcation and sequence diagrams, Modeling object interaction using communication/sequence diagrams, Use case realization: realizing use cases by using communication/sequence digrams and class diagrams, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course.
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examintion 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and the 30% from the practical paper)

Introduction to Software Engineering, Activities and Characteristics of Software Processes, Software Process Models, Requirement Analysis and Specification, System Modelling. Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination
COM2122 is compulsory for the students who wish to follow BSC Hons (Comp Sc) Degree Programme.

Introduction to Computer Networks (Application of Computer Networks, Network Harware, Network Software, OSI Model, Internet Model), Physical Layer (Transmission Media, Wireless Transmission, Communication Satellites, High-speed Digital Access- DSL, Cable Modem, Multiplexing- FDM, WDM, TDM), Data Link Layer (Data Link Layer Design IssuFraming, Error and Flow Control, Error Detection and Correction, Elementary Data Link Protocols, Sliding Window Protocols), Medium Access Control (MAC) Sub layer (Multiple Access Protocols, LANs topologies and protocols, Ethernet, Wireless LANs, Data Link Layer Switching Hubs, bridges, switches, routers, and gateways), Network Layer (Nework Layer Design Issues, Routing Algorithms, Congestion Control Algorithm, Quality of Service (QoS), Internetworking, Network Layer in the Internet, Development in Internet Protocols), Transport Layer (Internet Transport Protocols TCP and UDP, Performance Issues), TEST-II one class period, Application Layer (Fundamentals of the Session and Presentation Layers, Domain Name System (DNS), E-mail, File Transfer Protocol, WWW and Multimedia, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examintion 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and the 30% from the practical paper)

Pre-requisite: COM1123
Simple numerical algorithms, Sequential and binary search algorithms, Worst case quadratic sorting algorithms (selection, insertion), Worst or average case sorting algorithms (quicksort, heap sort, merge sort), Stacks and Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Binary trees, Binary search trees, Common operations on binary search trees such as insert, delete, iterate over tree, Graphs and graph algorithms, Representations of graphs (e.g., adjacency list, adjacency matrix), Depth and breadth-first traversal, Hash tables, including strategies for avoiding and resolving collisions, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examination 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and the 30% from the practical paper)

Introduction and overview, Processes and threads, CPU Scheduling, Deadlocks, Memory management, File System implementation, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course.
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination and End Semester Examination 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and the 30% from the practical paper)

Basic concepts of data mining, Data pre-processing techniques, Classification, Prediction, Clustering, Association rules, Concept of data warehousing with special emphasis on archtecture and design
Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination

Introduction, Network and System Administration, Internet Protocols, Application Services and how they are configured, maintained and repaired, Practical Session: this course should give students a practical understanding of the services which are found in Internet Protocols such as DNS server, Web server, Proxy server, Email server, etc., Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course.
Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination

Social context of computing, Growth and control of the Internet, Accessibility issues icluding legal requirements, Context-aware computing, Ethical argumentation theories and decision-making, Moral assumptions and values, The nature of professionalism including care, attention and discipline, fiduciary responsibility, and mentoring, Professional certifcation, codes of ethics, conduct, and practice, Accountability, responsibility and liability, Intellectual property, privacy and civil liberties, Digital rights management, Copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and Plagiarism, Foundations of the open source movment, Philosophical foundations of privacy rights, Legal foundations of privacy protection and technology-based solutions for privacy protection, Professional written and verbal comunication with stakeholders. Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination

Background and motivation for HCI, Human factors, Theoretical foundations: theories, models, principles, standards, guidelines, Interface design elements, Interface design: metods and principles, Interface design: data gathering and task analysis, Evaluating interfaces: heuristic evaluation, GOMS, Interaction styles, Evaluation Data & Empirical Data, Lo-fi Prototyping, Colour, Vision & Perception, Controls, widgets, icons & symbols, Usability and Accessibility, Interaction devices, Future of HCI
Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination

Project proposal preparation, Requirements gathering, System design and database design, Implementation, Testing and evaluation, Deployment/Present to the client, Final report preparation, Presentation and demonstration to the internal panel Evaluation Method: Attendance (0-10%), Final Presentation (20-25%), Final Product (30-40%), Final Report (30-40%), Individual Contribution (5-15%)

Introduction to multimedia technologies, Audio and video basics, Multimedia compression techniques and standards, Multimedia Authoring Tools, Multimedia advanced coding and media object production, Multimedia Integration and presentation, Practical assignments aligned with different lessons of the course
Evaluation Method: Practical Examination 30% and End Semester Examintion 70% (Student must obtain at least 35% from the theory paper and the 30% from the practical paper)

Technology Hype Cycle (Gartner), Case study on a selected software technology with respect to hype cycle, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, IoT, Smart devices, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Procesing, NoSQL databases, Comparing and contrasting parallel technologies such as cloud tecnologies with respect to their usability, pricing and proven track record of the corresponding proprietor, Career path guidance for different technological areas in the software industry.
Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination

Introduction to .NET, Conditional Logic, Loops, Adding menus to forms, Debugging the code, Arrays, Events
Evaluation Method: Continuous Assessment and/or End Semester Examination

Introduction to E-Commerce, E-Commerce Business Models and Concepts, E-Commerce payment types, Basic Functions of an E Commerce site, E-Commerce site Designing factors, Development life cycle, Client-server architecture, Web server hardware and software, Commerce software packages and suites, Usage analysis and site management, Security aspects on client computers and service computers, Security issues of E-Commerce.