Basics of computer science CBSE1115

Teaching methods: lecture, specialist workshop

The lectures scope:
selected historical events associated with the development of computing, basic concepts - computer science key definitions, methods of preparing algorithms, structure and function of operating systems; computer hardware – basic components: motherboard, cpu, main memory, data storage devices; communication via computer networks.

The specialist workshop scope:
Calculations in spreadsheet: methods of solving mathematical problems applying relative and absolute references to cells, making decisions by IF function, presentation of calculation results by graphs, determining results of convergent series;
Introduction to programming - solving mathematical problems by preparing short programs in SCILAB.