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Introduction to Computing

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Duration :12h Th, 18h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
2nd year of a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences3
2nd year of a Bachelor's degree in geological sciences4
2nd "candidature" in biological sciences2,5
required preliminary complement to register in the "licence" in biochemical sciences2,5
required preliminary complement to register in the "licence" in biological sciences2,5
Holder(s) :Henri‑Pierre Garnir
Course contents : The course is a short introduction to computer science aimed at students in life science.
The history and probable future of computer technology is presented. Some basic concepts of programming are introduced and classical programs (word processing, spreadsheet, data analysis, browser, etc...) are used to demonstrate how a computer could help a scientist to manage his data.
Students are explained how to exchange and present information on the Internet.
The working of a computer and its peripherals is evoked and practical information about interfacing a computer with laboratory instruments is given.
Course objective : Fundamental concepts of computer science
Evolution of the computer (history - future , Moore law)
Programming concept (a.e. Object oriented programming)
Some numerical algorithms -data reduction and analysis by computer
Classical programs : word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc...
Network idea and the Internet
Technical informations : structure of a computer, working principles of the peripherals
Main interfacing protocols - basic (Serial, USB, IEEE1394, GPIB, etc...)
Prerequisites : None
Workshops : The schedule is available on the web pages of the U.Lg.
Organization : The course is given in 6 sessions of 2 hours.

The laboratories consists in practical exercises made in front of computers.

The schedule is available on the web pages of the U.Lg.
Written notes : A CD-ROM contains the documents concerning the teaching.
Web server http://www.ulg.ac.be/ipne/info/ (user : info ; pass : ok)
Assessment : oral and pratical examinations.
Contacts : Institut de Physique Nucléaire, Atomique et de Spectroscopie (IPNAS), Sart Tilman B15, B4000 Liège
Henri-Pierre GARNIR (cours): Tél : 04/366.37.64 (bureau); 04/366.36.90 (secrétariat); 04/365.73.25 (privé)
E-mail : hpgarnir@ulg.ac.be - Serveur WWW : http://www.ulg.ac.be/ipne
David STRIVAY (questions de théorie et travaux pratiques)
Tél : 04/366.36.95 (bureau); 04/366.36.90 (secrétariat) - E-mail : dstrivay@ulg.ac.be




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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