The course introduces students to techniques in discrete mathematics that are widely used in science and engineering. Students are taught how to think logically and mathematically by learning logic and proof, graph and number theories as well as recursion so that they can apply these techniques to solve problems.
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to Database Management Systems (DBMS) and their fundamental principles, designs and implementation. It covers topics such as data modeling, database design, query languages, and the principles of data storage and retrieval, which are essential to understanding the core concepts and practices associated with managing structured data in a modern computing environment.
Principles of Information Systems is a core unit for FIT - second semester unit.