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Informatics

Informatik (für Biol./Pharm. Wiss.)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hans Hinterberger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:10:03

Abstract

Publishing over internet: personal webpage, webserver. Spreadsheet programming: elementary simulation, numerical methods. Visualizing multidimensional data: exploratory data analysis. Data management with lists and tables: filtering, converting lists to tables. Relational databases: access to database, extending relations. Macro programming within spread sheet programs.

Objective

Learning how to use a personal computer as a tool to obtain and efficiently process scientific data. Acquire skills required to learn how to use application programs by oneself. To practice the application of spreadsheet programs, simple databases, and multivariate graphical methods. To learn to extend the functionality of application programs through macro programming. Build the prerequisites for other computer science courses.

Content

1. Publishing over Internet 2. Data processing with methods of spreadsheet programs 3. Visualising multidimensional data 4. Data management with lists and tables 5. Data management with a relational database 6. Introduction to macro programming

Resources

Lecture Notes

Electronic tutorial (www.et.ethz.ch)

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
Ohne Hilfsmittel. Ausnahme: Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Informatik (für Biol./Pharm. Wiss.)
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (ETA F 5)
2 h weekly
exercise Informatik (für Biol./Pharm. Wiss.)
  • Mon 10:15-11:00 (HG E 19)
  • Mon 10:15-11:00 (HG E 27)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG E 23)
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • Wed 17:15-18:00 (HG E 19)
  • Wed 17:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • Wed 17:15-18:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • Wed 17:15-18:00 (HG E 27)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (HG E 19)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (HG E 23)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • Fri 14:15-15:00 (HG E 27)
2 h weekly

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