Course - Information Technology, Introduction - TDT4110
Information Technology, Introduction
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About the course
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.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Announced at the start of semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IT1102 | 7.5 sp | |
| TDT4105 | 7.5 sp | |
| TDT4115 | 7.5 sp | |
| IT1101 | 3.7 sp | |
| IT1103 | 3.7 sp | |
| SIF8008 | 7.5 sp | |
| MNFIT111 | 3.7 sp | |
| MNFIT100 | 3.7 sp | |
| MNFIT101 | 5 sp | |
| MNFIT113 | 3.7 sp | |
| TDT4109 | 7.5 sp | |
| TDT4127 | 5 sp |
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Subject areas
- Technological subjects