INFO0205-1 : Introduction to Computing

Study Programmes 2016-2017

INFO0205-1

Introduction to Computing

Duration :

12h Th, 18h Pr

Number of credits :

Bachelor in geology		3

Lecturer :

Alejandro Silhanek

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

The course is a short introduction to computer science aimed at students in earth science. The history of computer technology and the basic working principle of a computer are presented. Some basic concepts of programming are introduced using the programming language C/C++, and classical programs (spreadsheet, data analysis, ...) are used to demonstrate how a computer could help scientists to manage their data.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

Topics of the theoretical course:
- Information in terms of bits and bytes. - The working principle of a computer. - The elements of programming in C/C++: basic data types, elementary operations, algorithmic tools, functions - Operating systems and some related software

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

No prerequisite in the field of computing.

Other prerequisites : MATH0009-4, MATH0009-7 and PHYS0188-4

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Practical exercises on the computer will take place in parallel to the course. The schedule is available on the web pages of the U.Lg.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

This course is normally given in the spring term of the second year. It comprises 6 sessions of 2 hours each (usually wednesday morning).
The practical exercices are done in the computer rooms of the Department of Physics (rooms 4/15 and 4/34 of Building B5a).
The schedule of the course is available on the ULg web pages.