Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong
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130CSIS0911.Computer concepts and programming (6 credits)This course introduces the basic computing concepts and the art <strong>of</strong> computer programming. Majortopics include: basic concepts and vocabulary <strong>of</strong> computers, techniques for the design and construction<strong>of</strong> computer programs, use <strong>of</strong> a high-level language and standard libraries to solve problems over a widerange <strong>of</strong> applications, etc.Prerequisite: noneThis course is for non-Engineering students only.CSIS0912.Data structures and program design (6 credits)This course gives the appreciation <strong>of</strong> various types <strong>of</strong> data structures and algorithms that are commonlyused in s<strong>of</strong>tware development. Program design methodologies are also introduced. Major topics include:data structures <strong>of</strong> dynamic arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues and trees, algorithms <strong>of</strong> search, sorting,and recursion, object-oriented design and programming methodologies using classes, inheritance andvirtual functions, containers and templates.Prerequisite: CSIS0911This course is for non-Engineering students only.Second/Third Year or Level 200/300CSIS0913.Computer organization and operating systems (6 credits)This course introduces the key hardware and s<strong>of</strong>tware components <strong>of</strong> a computer system and theirorganization. <strong>The</strong>se components include CPU, main memory, secondary storages, I/O andcommunication devices, process scheduler, virtual memory, I/O system, file system, etc.Prerequisite: CSIS0911This course is for non-Engineering students only.CSIS0921.Database management and design (6 credits)This course covers the foundations necessary to design and implement a database, and to use a databasemanagement system effectively. <strong>The</strong> database approaches are introduced and major models arereviewed. Current ideas and tools are discussed and practiced. Major topics include: technologies andtools used in business applications, relational and object-oriented data models, database querylanguages, query and transaction processing, integrity and data recovery, distributed and client-servertechnologies.Prerequisite: CSIS0911This course is for non-Engineering students only.CSIS0922.Introduction to computer graphics (6 credits)This course introduces the concepts and applications <strong>of</strong> computer graphics. It covers the followingtopics: the structure and I/O devices <strong>of</strong> a computer graphics system, user-interface, concepts in shapemodeling and display, techniques for image synthesis, principles <strong>of</strong> scientific visualization, andapplications <strong>of</strong> computer graphics in animation and simulation. <strong>The</strong> students are also expected to learnbasic skills in 2D and 3D graphics design.Prerequisite: CSIS0911This course is for non-Engineering students only.
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