Computing

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	English
Code	545-0170/02
Abbreviation	VT
Course title	Computing
Credits	3
Coordinating department	Department of Economics and Control Systems
Course coordinator	Ing. Jiří Švub, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. History of computer technology, basic schemes, von Neumann, Turing machine, generation
2. Today's computer and its surroundings, overview
3. Hardware components I (bus, CPU)
4. Hardware components II (motherboards, power supplies, computer memories)
5. Hardware components III (hard disks, removable disks, optical memories, tapes, etc.)
6. Peripheral devices I (computer interfaces: serial, parallel, graphic)
7. Peripherals II (input)
8. Peripherals III (output)
9. Capture, representation and processing of sound and image
10. Application SW I (basic)
11. Application SW II (specialized)
12. Computer networks
13. Security in IT

E-learning

For communication beyond in-person lectures and exercises, the Moodle learning management system (lms.vsb.cz) is used. This platform facilitates communication not only between the instructor and students but also among students themselves.

Literature

NORTON, Peter. Peter Norton's introduction to computers. 6th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill Technology Education, c2006.
GRAY, Paul. Manager's guide to making decisions about information systems. Hoboken: Wiley. ISBN 0-471-26359-1.
STAIR, Ralph M. and George Walter REYNOLDS. c2008. Fundamentals of information systems: a managerial approach. 4th ed. Boston: Thomson Course Technology.
BON, Jan van, ed. Foundations of IT Service Management based on ITIL. 2nd ed. [Zaltbommel]: Van Haren Publishing. ITSM library. .

Advised literature

TANENBAUM, Andrew S. Structured computer organization. 5th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006. .
WAKERLY, John F. Digital design: principles and practices. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2006. ISBN 0-13-186389-4.
FRADEN, J. Handbook of Modern Sensors. New York (USA): Springer, 2004,, 589 p., Hardcover, ISBN 0-387-00750-4.
CAVALCANTI, Jose Carlos. Effects of IT on enterprise architecture, governance, and growth. Hershey: Business Science Reference. Advances in business information systems and analytics (ABISA) book series. .

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