Information and Computing Science

Introduction to the Specialty

Release Date: 2017-09-22

1. Basic Course Information

Course Name: Introduction to the Specialty
Course Code: 102441
Credit Hours/Credits: 16/1
Student Body: Undergraduates majoring in Information and Computing Science 
Prerequisites: None
Subsequent Course: All other Specialty Courses
Course Category: Specialty Basic Course
Assessment: Course papers (70%) + Participation & Assignments (30%)

2. Course Introduction 

This course is one of the important Subject Foundation Requirements and Subject Area Requirements of this Specialty. The course aims to help students build a comprehensive understanding on the cultivation plan, theoretical framework, major technologies and skills of this Specialty. The course helps to build a systematic understanding on the developmental history, present status and development trends of this Specialty, as well as introducing fundamental concepts in related disciplines such as information technology, computer science and mathematics. Finally, the course helps students realize the career prospects.