CS1010 / TIC1001

This module aims to
(i) expose students to computing principles (including abstraction and composition),
(ii) provide a broad introduction to key computing concepts (including computer organisation, operating systems, data management, distributed applications), and
(iii) introduce students to basic programming methodologies and problem solving techniques through a simple structured programming language.

Contents

Lecture

1. Basics of C
   
2. Branching & Looping
   
3. All about Computers
   
4. Functional Abstraction and Pointers
   
5. Compilation & Data
   
6. Strings and Arrays
   
7. Strings and Vectors
   
8. Memory & Cache
   
9. Files & Streams
   
10. Operating System
    
11. Database Management System
    

Tutorial

1. Tutorial 1
   
2. Tutorial 2
   
3. Tutorial 3
   
4. Tutorial 4
   
5. Tutorial 5
   
6. Tutorial 6
   
7. Tutorial 7
   
8. Tutorial 8
   
9. Tutorial 9
   

Lab

1. Lab 0
   
2. Lab 2
   
3. Lab 4
   

Problem Sets

1. Problem Set 01: Freezer, Temperature Conversion, Time Elapsed, IP Address
   
2. Problem Set 02: Colourspace Conversion, Taxi Fare
   
3. Problem Set 03: Pascal’s Triangle, Calendar
   
4. Problem Set 03.1: Maya Calendar
   
5. Problem Set 04: Cipher Codes
   

Extra

1. Practice on Basic C Expressions
   
2. Practice on Branching
   
3. Practice on Looping

Practical Exam

1. AY17/18 Practical Exam 1
   
2. AY18/19 Practical Exam 1
   
3. AY19/20 Practical Exam 1
   
4. AY17/18 Practical Exam 2
   
5. AY18/19 Practical Exam 2
   
6. AY19/20 Practical Exam 2
   

Mid Term / Exam

1. AY19/20 Mid Term
   
2. AY20/21 Mid Term
   
3. AY19/20 Exam
   

Test Dates

Date	Test
01 Oct 2020 7pm	Midterm Test
03 Oct 2020 10am	Practical Exam 1
12 Nov 2020 7pm	Practical Exam 2
01 Dec 2020 5pm	Final Exam

Mid Term: 21/30
PE1: 5/10
PE2: 7.5/10
Coursemology: 20/20
Final Exam: 41/45

Final Grade: A