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ENGG1000 IT Foundation

Background. A summer course offered by CUHKNo pre-requisite is requiredAn introduction to information technology so that students can learn to use, appreciate, and handle web applications and digital information. Teaching Personnel. Dr Yat Chiu LAWSHB126, 1/F, HSH Engineering Bldgyclaw@cse.cuh

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ENGG1000 IT Foundation

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    1. ENGG1000 IT Foundation Summer Course Outline

    2. Background A summer course offered by CUHK No pre-requisite is required An introduction to information technology so that students can learn to use, appreciate, and handle web applications and digital information

    3. Teaching Personnel Dr Yat Chiu LAW SHB126, 1/F, HSH Engineering Bldg yclaw@cse.cuhk.edu.hk Mr Michael FUNG SHB128, 1/F, HSH Engineering Bldg pffung@cse.cuhk.edu.hk

    4. Class Meetings FIVE Mondays in August 10:30am @ Science Centre L3 If typhoon warning signal no 8 or above OR black rainstorm warning signal is in effect at 8am, class will be canceled ONE 3-hour tutorial on 31 Aug (Wed) 10:00am @ Lady Shaw Building LT3 Contingency: 3 Sept (Sat)

    5. Online Resources Course web: http://www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk/engg1000 Course forum: http://www.cse.cuhk.edu.hk/engg1000/wordpress Course email: engg1000@cse.cuhk.edu.hk

    6. Topics Introduction to modern information technologies [2 hours] Basic skills and applications of IT [1 hour] video presentation topics and specification [1 hour] skills plus self e-learning and exercises Information literacy [2 hours] Information security [2 hours] Ethics in IT and relevant Hong Kong legislations [2 hours]

    7. Topics Introduction to modern information technologies Digital computing: hardware, software, and peopleware Networking: wired, wireless, and optical Storage technologies: personal, institutional, and ubiquitous Internet and the web: technologies, services, and applications

    8. Basic skills and applications of IT Efficient, effective and green operation of a computer Selected application software: spreadsheet Using mobile digital services, web-based services, and online collaborative tools Techniques in using productivity and automation tools, e.g. simple programming for repeated and automatic tasks  Topics

    9. Information literacy Information sources: identification, characteristics, and their evaluation Effective search strategies and skills Information usage: evaluation and proper citation Advanced search skills for different information sources Topics

    10. Information security System security issues and measures Using IT services in a secure manner Protection of personal sensitive data Information security policies and practices Topics

    11. Ethics in IT and relevant Hong Kong legislations Ethical and cultural issues Intellectual properties Freedom of expression and netiquette Relevant Hong Kong legislations  Topics

    12. Active participation in classes 10% Homework and mini-project 50% Spreadsheet application Information security exercise Presentation on selected topics 40% Video recording and upload

    13. To Do’s Make friends! Join lab visit this afternoon 1:30pm @ SHB924B, 9/F, HSH Engg Bldg Get lab card and computing account Submit application form with student photo Form 4-member presentation groups Set presentation topic

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