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529-0001-02L 4 Credits BSC D-BIOL

Introduction to Computer Science

Informatik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Wilfred F. van Gunsteren
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:24

Abstract

Minimal introduction to UNIX, Data representation and processing, algorithms and programming in C++, Errors, programming guidelines, efficiency, computer architecture, algorithms for sorting and searching, databases, numerical algorithms, types of algorithms, simulation, data communication & networks, chemical structures, operating systems, programming languages, style, software engineering,

Content

Minimal introduction to UNIX, Data representation and processing, algorithms and programming in C++, Errors, programming guidelines, efficiency, computer architecture, algorithms for sorting and searching, databases, numerical algorithms, types of algorithms, simulation, data communication & networks, chemical structures, operating systems, programming languages, style, software engineering,

Resources

Lecture Notes

available

Literature

see "Course Schedule"

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Keine. Ausnahme: Wörterbücher für Fremdsprachige.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Informatik I
  • Thu 07:45-09:30 (HCI G 7)
2 h weekly
exercise Informatik I
  • Tue 12:45-14:30 (HCI D 267)
  • Tue 14:45-16:30 (HCI D 267)
  • Wed 07:45-09:30 (HCI D 267)
  • Thu 12:45-14:30 (HCI D 267)
  • Thu 14:45-16:30 (HCI D 267)
2 h weekly

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