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TDT4110 - Information Technology, Introduction

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 4 hours D

Course content

The course consists of two parts: ICT theory (1/3) and an introduction to procedure-oriented programming in Python (2/3).
ICT theory
Principles of computer operations.
Digital representation.
Algorithms.
Network and communication.
Procedure-oriented programming:
Variables and data types.
Input and output.
Control structures: Sequence, conditional program flow and repetitions.
Structuring and modularization of programs; functions and modules.
Data structures: Lists, tables, text strings, sets, tuples and dictionaries.
Persistent storage of data, file input and output, and exceptions.
Numerics, simulation, and estimations.
Representations of numbers, simple processing and visualization of measured data, and iterative solution of simple equations.
Recursion, sorting and searching.
Formulation of algorithms as pseudo code or in flow diagrams.
Python as a programming environment.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
Hold basic knowledge about information and communication technology (ICT): Computers, digital representation of information, algorithms, software, communication and networks.
Hold basic knowledge about the basic elements of procedure-oriented programming.
Hold basic knowledge about the process from a problem to a working program.
Skills:
Be able to use the basic elements in practical, procedure-oriented programming.
Be able to use relevant programming tools, like IDLE or other syntax-driven editors with semantic error-tagging and step-wise execution with inspection of variables.
For small-scale problems, be able to use the process from analysis, via algorithm design formulated as pseudo code or in flow-charts, before programming with the right data structures in Python, and testing whether the solution works.
Be able to carry out small programming projects with a few hundred lines of code.
Be able to do simple analysis of how ICT systems work, for example related to information security.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercise lectures, mandatory exercises, and a small mandatory project.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

The re-sit exam (continuation exam) may be changed from written to oral examination.

Course materials

Announced at the start of semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
IT1102 7.5
TDT4105 7.5
TDT4115 7.5
IT1101 3.7
IT1103 3.7
SIF8008 7.5
MNFIT111 3.7
MNFIT100 3.7
MNFIT101 5.0
MNFIT113 3.7
TDT4109 7.5
TDT4127 5.0
Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2019

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science