Introduction to Computer Science

Code:

CC103

Acronym:

CC103

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.dcc.fcup.pt/~michel/aulas/ic
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	1	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:B	2	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	7,5	-
L:F	3	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	1	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	7,5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The students should be able to undestand how a digital computer works, including concepts in architecture and operating systems, and have a broad perspective of Computer Science.

Learning outcomes and competences

The students should uderstand:

- the operation and structure of a digital computer;

- Operating Systems

- Programming Language

They should be able to use command line interfaces, and program in assembly. They'll also hve experience in C or Python, number bases and logical circuits

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Key ideas in Computer Architecture. Digital representation and processing of information. Computer Organization, main components. Abstract models of machines. Programmable macghines: machine language, assemblers and minimal assemblers.

 

2. Programming Languages: history, taxonomy. Programming paradigms. Syntax and Semantics. Compilers vs interpreters. Loaders and linker. Programming tools.

 

3. Operating Systems (main Linux/Unix). file systems. Processes. Main memory. command Languages. Utitilities, Input/Output. network Protocols.

Mandatory literature

Brookshear J. Glenn; Computer science. ISBN: 9780273751397 pbk

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes: exposition of concepts.

Theory.pratical: interactive dicussin on concepts

 

Practical: task based.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Two tests:

 

TE1: written test, 10 points

TE2: ibd