Degree in Computer Science (until a.a. 2008/2009)

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Introduction to Computing - Teoria (2008/2009)

Course code 4S00007 Teacher Andrea Masini training credits 2 Disciplinary sector INF/01 - Computing Teaching language Italian Period periodo zero dal Sep 8, 2008 al Sep 29, 2008.

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Lecture timetable

Educational objectives

This course provides the foundations of computer science along with the terminology and basic notations. The course is strictly linked with the laboratory, that introduces to the basic use of a computer.

Syllabus

Computers, algorithms, and languages:
- the concept of algorithm;
- von Neumann machine;
- programming languages.

Structured programming:
- variables and assignments;
- control structures;
- examples of algorithms.

Number representations in the electronic machines:
- concepts;
- positional notation of integer numbers;
- base conversions.

Binary representations:
- unsigned numbers;
- signed-magnitude representation;
- one's complement;
- two's complement;
- rational numbers, fixed-point representation;
- arithmetic operations.

Introduction to codes:
- ASCII;
- Unicode.

Exam methods

Written test with exercises and questions.

Teaching aids
Title	Format (Language, Size, Publication date)
dispensa sulla rappresentazione dei numeri	pdf (en, 399.151 KB, 9/25/08)
esempio esame	pdf (it, 43.217 KB, 10/7/08)