AScNSA Handbook 1 - Division of Applied Science and Technology ...
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4. Courses Outlines<br />
Programme-generic Courses<br />
DCO10106 Introduction to Programming<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> this course is to introduce students the concepts, techniques, <strong>and</strong> practical<br />
skills <strong>of</strong> problem solving using computer programming. Students <strong>of</strong> this course will be<br />
trained to develop computer programs that are applicable in many modern computing<br />
environments as well as in their subsequent courses <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
DCO10111 Basic Calculus <strong>and</strong> Linear Algebra<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> this course is to provide students with the basic concepts <strong>and</strong> techniques <strong>of</strong><br />
linear algebra <strong>and</strong> calculus, <strong>and</strong> at the same time, demonstrate how to apply<br />
mathematical models <strong>and</strong> methods to solve problems in business, science, <strong>and</strong><br />
engineering. It also aims to nurture students’ mathematics problem solving abilities<br />
which facilitates their mastering <strong>of</strong> subsequent courses.<br />
DCO10303 Underst<strong>and</strong>ing the Network-Centric World<br />
This course introduces the basic mechanism <strong>of</strong> the communication network, helps<br />
students to setup their own home network, <strong>and</strong> troubleshoots their broadb<strong>and</strong><br />
equipment. It enables students utilizing the network in a smart way <strong>and</strong> increasing their<br />
productivity in their disciplines with the latest technology.<br />
DCO10962 Introduction to the Web<br />
This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the layout design <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Internet <strong>and</strong> the skills for producing creative web pages. Various aspects from the<br />
hierarchic concern <strong>of</strong> structuring information, user interface, to the digital technologies<br />
<strong>and</strong> techniques in creating the content will be examined.<br />
DCO21111 Discrete Mathematics<br />
The aims <strong>of</strong> this course are to introduce students the theories <strong>and</strong> applications <strong>of</strong><br />
discrete mathematics; <strong>and</strong> simultaneously develop their ability to tackle scientific <strong>and</strong><br />
engineering problems analytically, critically <strong>and</strong> rigorously which benefit their further<br />
development <strong>and</strong> studies.<br />
DCO21119 Ethics in <strong>Technology</strong><br />
This course aims to examine the obligations, roles <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional conduct <strong>of</strong> a<br />
technologist (engineer or applied scientist) in the modern society; stimulate a basic<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> the legal, environmental <strong>and</strong> socio-economic factors (economic, etc) which<br />
have a significant impact on <strong>and</strong> the use <strong>of</strong> technology; provide the students with an<br />
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