Introduction to Computer Science (MAY242)

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Undergraduate Courses Outlines - Department of Mathematics

General

School

School of Science

Academic Unit

Department of Mathematics

Level of Studies

Undergraduate

Course Code

MAY242

Semester 2
Course Title

Introduction to Computers

Independent Teaching Activities

Lectures and laboratory exercises (Weekly Teaching Hours: 5, Credits: 7.5)

Course Type

General Background

Prerequisite Courses -
Language of Instruction and Examinations

Greek

Is the Course Offered to Erasmus Students

Yes (in English)

Course Website (URL) -

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The course:

  • is a general introduction to computers and their use
  • focuses in the process of designing algorithms for the solution of simple as well as more complex problems which are of general interest but also problems in the area of mathematics. For the description of the algorithms a pseudocode language or flow diagrams are used and it provides basic principles of computer programming using a high level programming language such as C/C++ for the solution of the problems in (2) and the coding of the corresponding algorithms.

After completing the course the student:

  • Can identify the different parts of a computer and knows the hardware and software that make up the computer system. Understands the basic internal operation of a computer.
  • Can describe basic algorithms using flowcharts or pseudocode for the solution of a problem. Is able to create a program using the basic features of a programming language (C/C++).
General Competences
  • Working independently
  • Description of the solution process of problems using flow diagrams or a pseudocode language
  • Implementing algorithms in C and C++
  • Solving a problem using a computer

Syllabus

  1. Computer - Hardware, Software
  2. Binary system - data representation
  3. Algorithms description methods, Flow diagrams, Greek algorithmic language
  4. Program Design
  5. Basic features of the programming language C/C++, Integrated development environment
  6. Basic data types
  7. Operators, Arithmetic / Logic expressions
  8. Assignment operators
  9. Input / Output
  10. Program flow control commands
  11. Selection commands
  12. Loop commands
  13. Arrays
  14. Introduction to user defined functions
  15. Applications, examples, and exercises in problem solving of simple and complex problems using C/C++
  16. The course includes laboratory exercises

Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation

Delivery

Face to face

Use of Information and Communications Technology

Yes

Teaching Methods
Activity Semester Workload
Lectures (13X5) 65
Self study 100
Exercises 22.5
Course total 187.5
Student Performance Evaluation

Written final exam (70%) comprised of:

  • multiple choice questions related to the theory of computers and the programming language C/C++
  • questions about the design and implementation of algorithm for the solution of problems using C/C++

Laboratory exercises (30%).

Attached Bibliography

Suggested bibliography:

  • Teach yourself C ++, Herbert Schildt.
  • C Programming, Deitel Harvey M., Deitel Paul J.
  • C ++ Programming 6th Edition, Deitel Harvey M., Deitel Paul J.
  • Complete C++, Savitch Walter.
  • C++, 9t h Edition, Savitch Walter
  • C++ for Mathematicians: An Introduction for Students and Teachers, Edward Scheinerman.

Websites for C/C++

  • www.cplusplus.com
  • www.cprogramming.com/
  • www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus
  • www.learncpp.com