Course detail

Basics of Computer Science

FAST-GU01Acad. year: 2011/2012

Computer technology - principle of activity, main PC components, processor activity and control action, cooperation with memory, input/output devices
Operating system signification and using, structure and classification
OS application from the user point of view (Unix, graphic interfaces, network operating systems, Windows)
Computer networks, Internet (principle of computer networks, network protocols and services)
Computer data processing
Bases of computer graphic
Text processing and principles of typography

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. RNDr. Jiří Macur, CSc.

Department

Institute of Computer Aided Engineering and Computer Science (AIU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic knowledge of Computer Science in the following topics:
Principles of Computer hardware
Architecture of operating systems
Principles of computer networks
Basics of database technology
Principles of computer graphics
Basics of desktop publishing and computer typography
Working knowledge of using spreadsheets in engineering calculation

Prerequisites

Basics of Computer Science within the scope of secondary school

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

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

1. Basics of faculty computer network, computer classrooms and system of intranet.
2.-10. Engineering calculus in spreadsheet: design of tables, formulas, design of graphs, database like manipulation, contingent tables, optimizing.
11.-12. Basics of computer typography, fonts, styles and templates, markup languages.
13. Computer graphics, vector vs. raster, palettes, color spaces, graphic entities, basic visualization techniques rendering, shading, raytracing

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Basics theoretical knowledges of computer science necessary for the whole study of civil engineering. Mastering of spreadsheets for engineering calculus.

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

DODGE, M., DOUGLAS, C.S.: Mistrovství v Microsoft Excel 2010. COMPUTER PRESS, 2011. (CS)
Milenkovic, M.: Operating Systems: Concepts and Design, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992.

Recommended reading

DEMBOWSKI, K.: Mistrovství v HARDWARE. COMPUTER PRESS, 2009. (CS)
DRÁB, M.: Jádro systému Windows. COMPUTER PRESS, 2011. (CS)
NOVOTNÁ, H. a kol.: Základy informatiky. FAST VUT Brno, elektronické studijní opory, 2009. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-K-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-GK Bachelor's

    branch G , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Jiří Macur, CSc.