252-0839-00L Informatics
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | L. E. Fässler, M. Dahinden |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
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252-0839-00 G | Einsatz von Informatikmitteln | 2 hrs | L. E. Fässler, M. Dahinden |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Students learn to apply selected concepts and tools from computer science for working on interdisciplinary projects. The following topics are covered: modeling and simulations, visualizing multi-dimensional data, managing data with lists and tables and with relational databases, introduction to programming, universal methods for algorithm design. |
Objective | The students learn to - choose and apply appropriate tools from computer science, - process and analyze real-world data from their subject of study, - handle the complexity of real-world data, - know universal methods for algorithm design. |
Content | 1. Modeling and simulations 2. Visualizing multidimensional data 3. Data management with lists and tables 4. Data management with a relational database 5. Introduction to macro programming 6. Introduction to programming with Python |
Lecture notes | All materials for the lecture are available at Link |
Prerequisites / Notice | This course is based on application-oriented learning. The students spend most of their time working through projects with data from natural science and discussing their results with teaching assistants. To learn the computer science basics there are electronic tutorials available. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 2 credits |
Examiners | L. E. Fässler, M. Dahinden |
Type | end-of-semester examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
Admission requirement | Die Teilnahme an den 6 formativen Assessments während des Semesters ist Voraussetzung für die Zulassung zur Prüfung. Die formativen Assessments werden nicht benotet. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Schriftliche Prüfung, 1 Stunde Dauer, anfangs Januar 2018, Hilfsmittel: Die beiden in der Vorlesung verkauften Bücher (es sind nur handschriftliche Notizen auf bestehenden Seiten erlaubt. Andere Änderungen sind untersagt), Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige, Schreibzeug, USB-Stick. |
Learning materials
Main link | Webseite der Lehrveranstaltung |
Learning environment | E.Tutorial-Plattform |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |