Introduction to Computer Science

Code:

CC103

Acronym:

CC103

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.ncc.up.pt/~mig/rped/hrpedag_13.html
Responsible unit:	Department of Computer Science
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	0	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:B	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	2	-	7,5	-
L:G	0	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	7,5	-
L:M	2	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	7,5	-
L:Q	0	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	7,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To give the basic concepts concerning the structure and functioning of computers.

Competences:
- to know the fundaments on which modern computers are based
- to identify the computer main components and their functions
- to know the basic ideas in operating system design
- to write basic scripts for a shell of Unix-type of operating system

Program

1. Basic notions of computer architecture. Digital representation of information and digital processing. Computer structure, main components. Abstract computer models: neuronal nets, finite automata and finite transducers. Programmable machines: machine language, assembly languages, minimal assembly languages.

2. Programming languages: evolution and classification. Programming paradigms. Languages: syntax and semantics. Compilers and interpreters. Loaders and linkers. Programming tools.

3. Operating systems (main reference: UNIX/Linux). Files systems. Processes. Main memory: organization and administration. Scripting languages. Utilities. Peripheral control. Computer networks: protocols.

Mandatory literature

J. G. Brookshear; Computer Science, an overview, Addison-Wesley, 1997
M. Filgueiras; Redes Neuronais e Computadores Digitais, DCC-FCUP, 2006
J. Goerzen and O. Othman; Debian GNU/Linux Guide, 1999
G. Todino, J. Peek and J. Strang; Learning the UNIX Operating System, O'Reilly, 1998
C. Newham and B. Rosenblatt; Learning the bash shell, O'Reilly, 1998
L. Wirzenius; Linux System Administrator's Guide 0.9, 2003

Teaching methods and learning activities

Information for the students kept at

http://www.ncc.up.pt/~mig/rped/hrpedag_13.html

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	70,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Not elligible if missing more than 25% of the foreseen total number of practical lessons. This rule does not apply to worker-students.

On 2010/2011 no more than three practical lessons can be missed.