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CS 010 — Introduction to Computer Science
(dt. Einführung in die Informatik)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements
6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises as well as at least 2 presentations of the tasks.
Examination type: Written examination
Language,
Grading
German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Computer Science.
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
each winter semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Bernhard Seeger, Prof. Dr. Dominik Heider

Contents

  • Algorithms
  • Programming language Python
  • Imperative control structures
  • Functions
  • Data types
  • Modelling of problems
  • Documentation and testing
  • Development Tools

Qualification Goals

Students

  • know basic knowledge and from computer science,
  • can recognize cross connections to their own discipline,
  • understand ways of thinking and working in computer science,
  • are able to apply basic working methods from computer science (algorithmic problem solving, use of data structures, elementary principles in a programming language),
  • are able to speak freely about scientific content, both in front of an audience and in a discussion.

Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Computer Science.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • BA Minor Mathematics

When studying BA Minor Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module is assigned to variants A and B of the BSc minor program in Mathematics.


Recommended Reading

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Please note:

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