Course detail

Computers and Programming 1

FEKT-CPC1Acad. year: 2011/2012

Architecture of computers, operating systems, UNIX, algoritmization, programming in Matlab, introduction to programming in Java, information transfer, communication protocols, Internet services, information literacy.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Valentine Provazník, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Biomedical Engineering (UBMI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will learn internal architecture of personal computers and architecture of used operational systems. Students will also learn fundamentals of programming in Java and in Matlab.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

Architecture of computers, operating systems, UNIX, algoritmization, programming in Matlab, introduction to programming in Java, information transfer, communication protocols, Internet services, information literacy.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to introduce students to computer science including its practical use. The subject deals with description of software of personal computers and fundamentals of algorithmization and programming.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DARWIN, F. Ian. Java. Praha : Computer Press, 2006. ISBN 80-251-0944-5. (CS)
Doňar, B., Zaplatílek, K. MATLAB - tvorba uživatelských aplikací. BEN, 2004. (CS)
Kabelová, A., Dostálek, L. Velký průvodce protokoly TCP/IP a systémem DNS. Computer Press, 2008. (CS)
Lasser, J. Rozumíme Unixu. Computer Press, 2002. ISBN: 80-7226-706-X (CS)
Ličev, L., Morkes, D. Procesory - architektura, funkce, použití. Computer Press, ISBN: 80-7226-172-X (CS)
Pecinovský R, Virius M: Učebnice programování - základy algoritmizace. Grada Publishing, Praha 1997. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-AMT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-SEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-MET , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-TLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Valentine Provazník, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Architecture of computers - von Neumann architecture, controller, operating memory, instruction, representation of numbers and characters, information coding, coding pages
Operational systems I - proces, running a proces, types of operational systems, multitasking, virtual computer
Operational systems II - Operational system MS Windows and UNIX, basic characteristics, pros and cons, comparison
Information transfer, computer networks - LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet, Ethernet, topologies of local networks, technique of transfer, packet, datagram, datagram service, virtual connection, packet confirmation
Communication protocols, Internet - data transfer in Internet, protocol layers, IP protocol, TCP protocol, history of Internet, European networks TEN-34, TEN-155
Internet services, HTML language - basic services in Internet: ping, telnet, ftp, e-mail, news, web
Hypertext languages, HTML language
Introduction to programming I - basic data types, data types in C language
Introduction to programming II - algorithmization
Introduction to programming III - program structure, basic statements of C
Database systems - the use of databases, basic operations with a database, database control system, structure of a modern database system, data abstraction, types of database systems
PC hardware I - buses, procesors, operating memory, cache memory, CMOS memory, floppy drives
PC hardware II - hard drives, hard drive interfaces, CD-ROMs, extension cards

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Valentine Provazník, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction - introduction to computer lab and directive "Rules of computer lab operation at BUT", how to log on, operational systems Novell and Windows - description of environment, basic services and applications
E-mail - a system of mail delivery, redirection of E-mails, E-mail program Outlook Express
Library lesson - infomation sources, typology of dokuments, bibliographical record, anotation, abstract, information sorting, selection, search strategies, databases on CD-ROM
Internet I - the use of ping (connection verification), telnet (work on standalone computer), ftp (data transfer)
Internet II - search in Internet
Web I - web design in HTML
Web II - web design in HTML
Introduction to programming I - C compiler, compilation of a demonstration program, linker, running
Introduction to programming II - development of a program, inputs and outputs
Introduction to programming III - debugging of a program, verification
Introduction to programming IV - debugging of a program, verification
Hardware - demonstration: PC structure
Evaluation of tasks, discussion