Introduction to Computer Science
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course covers:
- Basic concepts and subject areas in the field of computer science
- The history of the computer and the structure and function of modern computer systems
- Numerical systems and data representation in computers
- Introduction to the operating systems with a focus on using shell programs
- Introduction to revision control systems and their use
- Introduction to the tool Make for automatisation of compilation and links
- Computer use in society
- A study visit to, or a visit by a guest lecturer from, a local IT business
- Report writing
Instruction is in the form of lectures, exercises, and laboratory sessions.
- Basic concepts and subject areas in the field of computer science
- The history of the computer and the structure and function of modern computer systems
- Numerical systems and data representation in computers
- Introduction to the operating systems with a focus on using shell programs
- Introduction to revision control systems and their use
- Introduction to the tool Make for automatisation of compilation and links
- Computer use in society
- A study visit to, or a visit by a guest lecturer from, a local IT business
- Report writing
Instruction is in the form of lectures, exercises, and laboratory sessions.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
General entry requirements plus upper secondary level Mathematics D or upper secondary level Mathematics 3c, or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Study Programme in Engineering - Computer Science (studied during year 1)
- Bachelor Programme in Computer Science (studied during year 1)