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Computer Science I

Informatik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Joachim Giesen
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:16

Objective

The course gives an introduction to computer programming and teaches the student how to use a programming language. We will use C/C++.

Content

The course covers fundamental concepts of imperative computer programming and program structuring. Specific topics include: Arithmetic expressions, representation of numerical data types, Boolean expressions, functions and recursion, basic algorithms, grammars, classes, dynamic memory, function templates and template classes.

Resources

Literature

1) Andrew Koenig and Barbara E. Moo: Accelerated C++, Addison-Wesley, 2000. 2) Stanley B. Lippman: C++ Primer, 3. Auflage, Addison-Wesley, 1998. 3) Bjarne Stroustrup: The C++ Programming Language, 3. Auflage, Addison-Wesley, 1997.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Informatik I
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (ETF C 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Informatik I
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETZ E 6)
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETZ F 91)
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETZ G 91)
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (ETZ J 91)
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (IFW A 34)
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (RZ F 21)
  • Mon 17:15-19:00 (ETZ F 91)
  • Mon 17:15-19:00 (ETZ G 91)
  • Mon 17:15-19:00 (ETZ H 91)
2 h weekly

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