Overarching Learning Goals of EssenCS

Overarching learning goals

You know what computing systems comprise of
You know what discrete, digital computing is, and how it compares to other computing models (analog, biological, quantum)
You know what the scope and applications of computing systems are, and you know about basic examples (computing for bio, security (cryptocurrencies, blockchain), AI, economics)
You know what the role of operating systems (OS), computer networks (CN) and computer architectures (CA) in computing systems
You know what role abstraction plays in the organisation and implementation of CS
You know what an operating system does
You know what computer networks are and how they are organised in layers
You know what the architecture of computers comprises
You know what protocols are in general and how they occur in the specific topics