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Part III: Modules

R. GENERAL EDUCATION
1. Group A – Science &
Technology (Information &
Knowledge, IKC)
GEK1500 Inside Your Personal
Computer
Offered by Department of Electrical &
Computer Engineering
Modular Credits: 4
Workload: 2-1-0-3-4
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Preclusion(s): All Faculty of Engineering
(FoE), Computer Engineering (CEG) and
School of Computing (SoC) students.
Cross-listing(s): Nil
This module aims to introduce students to the basic components of a personal computer, and to help them understand the functions, mechanisms, and interactions of these components. The topics include not only the hardware and software components of the personal computer, but also brief introductions into how the computer interacts with the
Internet, and some of its networking and security aspects. Students will also learn about the history of the personal computer, as well as its current and future trends. Upon completing the module, students will be well-equipped for further exploration of computers on their own.
GEK1501 Information Technology and
Us
Offered by Department of Electrical &
Computer Engineering
Modular Credits: Nil
Workload: 2.5-1-0-3-4
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Preclusion(s): All Faculty of Engineering
(FoE), Computer Engineering (CEG) and
School of Computing (SoC) students.
Cross-listing(s): Nil
The objective is to discuss the social impact of information technology on the public and private sectors.
A
contemporary history of computers and information technology is presented to provide the context and framework.
Topics
include:
Microelectronics,
microprocessors, multiprocessing; social impact of information technology,

influence in business and the global economy, IT in the workplace, IT in education, management, law and government, healthcare information systems: Quality healthcare, privacy and freedom of information. Themes and case studies:
(i) The information superhighway: