FALL 2026 · GEBZE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Computer foundations and data representation
CSE101 · Week 01 · Tuesday 22 Sep 2026 · 13:30–16:30 · Z23
Lecture materials
In this lecture
Science and engineering; computer components; transistors and gates; feedback and memory; binary and hexadecimal; characters and sampled signals; signed arithmetic and overflow; fractions and floating point; storage; Arduino.
The 76-page PDF includes the instructor’s current additions. This set may continue into Week 2, depending on classroom progress. The illustrated reading expands the explanations and provides worked answers.
Watch and connect
Computer — an early IBM film, selected in the current lecture. Identify input, processing, storage and output as you watch.
Practice and coordination
Recitation: Guided conversion/gate practice; identify gaps and explain the weekly workflow.