Course detail

Basics of Computer Science

FAST-AU001Acad. year: 2020/2021

Computer networks, Internet (principle of computer networks, network protocols and services)
Bases of computer graphic
Text processing and principles of typography
Basics of presentation

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Rybička, Dr.

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

Informal knowledge 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

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction into the course, computer net of the faculty
2. Basic principles of data presentation
3. Computer networks---basic principles, protocols and services
4. Internet services, electronic mail service and file transfer service
5. WWW -- basic principles, protocol
6. Introduction into HTML
7. Document preparation in HTML, tables, figures and references
8. Computer network security from technical and user point of view
9. Introduction into computer graphics
10. Color models, palettes, raster and vector graphics
11. Graphic file formats, its use and conversion
12. Computer aided processing of documents, basics of typography
13. Software for text processing

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Basic knowledge of Computer Science necessary for the whole study of Civil Engineering. Know-how for effective using of PC in engineering practice.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-P-C-APS (N) Bachelor's

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

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Rybička, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Introduction into the course, computer net of the faculty 2. Basic principles of data presentation 3. Computer networks---basic principles, protocols and services 4. Internet services, electronic mail service and file transfer service 5. WWW -- basic principles, protocol 6. Introduction into HTML 7. Document preparation in HTML, tables, figures and references 8. Computer network security from technical and user point of view 9. Introduction into computer graphics 10. Color models, palettes, raster and vector graphics 11. Graphic file formats, its use and conversion 12. Computer aided processing of documents, basics of typography 13. Software for text processing

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Rybička, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Principles of information presentation 2. Simple PowerPoint presentation 3. More possibilites of presentation 4. Preparation of images for the computer presentation. 5. Principles of web presentation and introduction into HTML 6. HTML I. - the first page, plain text processing 7. HTML II. - lists, the use of cascading style sheets 8. HTML III. - images, references 9. HTML IV. - tables 10. HTML V. - cascading style sheets, uniform layout of presentation 11.-12. Presentation and submission of individual works 13. Closing test