Introduction to Computing

This module is intended to be at an introductory level to provide an overview of the different modules taught in the computing science programme. The purpose is to enable students to appreciate the relevance and interrelation¬ships of different modules without being lost in the details, as well as to instill a computing science mindset in them. Specifically, this module covers wide variety of topics ranging from binary number systems, the building blocks of hardware, the building blocks of software, to algorithms, database and security.