This course basically describe how we solve various problems using computing.
Course Contents
Introduction to the core concepts of computing. Problems and problem-solving. The identification
of problems and types of problems (routine problems and non-routine problems). Method of
solving computing problems (introduction to algorithms and heuristics). Solvable and unsolvable
problems. Solution techniques of solving problems (abstraction, analogy, brainstorming, trial and
error, hypothesis testing, reduction, literal thinking, means end analysis, method of focal object,
morphological analysis, research, root cause analysis, proof, divide and conquer). General Problem-solving process. Solution formulation and design: flowchart, pseudocode, decision table,
decision tree. Implementation, evaluation and refinement. Programming in C, Python etc.
Lab Work: Use of simple tools for algorithms and flowcharts; writing pseudocode; writing
assignment statements, input-output statements and condition statements; demonstrating simple
programs using any programming language (Visual Basic, Python, C)
- Teacher: Sumayyah Adetunmbi Bukola