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251-0839-00L 2 Credits BSC , DS D-HEST , D-INFK , D-ERDW , D-USYS
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Informatics

Einsatz von Informatikmitteln

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:59

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 the 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. Visualizing 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
Levels
BSC , DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Einsatz von Informatikmitteln
  • Mon 17:15-18:00 (HG D 11)
  • Mon 17:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • Mon 17:15-18:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • Mon 17:15-18:00 (HG E 27)
  • Mon None-None
  • Thu 16:30-17:30 (HG E 19)
  • Thu 17:15-18:00 (HG D 12)
  • Thu 17:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • Thu 17:15-18:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • Thu 17:15-18:00 (HG E 27)
  • Fri 13:15-15:00 (HG F 1)
  • Fri 14:15-17:00 (HG E 19)
  • Fri 14:15-17:00 (HG E 23)
  • Fri 14:15-17:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • Fri 14:15-17:00 (HG E 27)
  • 29.01 Date 17:15-19:00 (HG E 19)
  • 29.01 Date 17:15-19:00 (HG E 26.3)
  • 01.02 Date 16:15-18:00 (HG E 19)
  • 01.02 Date 16:15-18:00 (HG E 23)
  • 01.02 Date 18:15-19:00 (HG E 19)
  • 02.02 Date 13:15-18:00 (HG E 19)
  • 02.02 Date 13:15-18:00 (HG E 26.3)
2 h weekly

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