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Information, Data & Computers
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:11
Abstract
This course provides an introduction to computer science concepts thatare foundational for later work in the CAS and MAS programme.
Objective
Students understand fundamental notions of computer science: information, data, computation, programming, algorithm. Students learn about computers as a concept, how computers fundamentally work, and how this is shaping modern computing infrastructures. Students can explain the core ingredients of Data Science.
Content
We will cover how information is managed as data, and how we use computers to process data and generate new insights. Concrete questions we will address are: what is data, and how does it represent information? What is a computer, and how does it work? What is a computer program? What is a programming language? What is an algorithm? What is the role of AI in computer programming? What kind of computer systems do we have today, and why? What is Data Science? Through this, we will build a fundamental understanding of how computer and data science enable today's information society.
Resources
Literature
Slides and links to extra material will be distributed during the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- WBZ
- Frequency
- Semesterly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Information, Data & Computers |
|
12 h semesterly |