Learning objectives
Introduction to Computers, Networks and Computing.
To provide practise in the interaction with computers and software in a scientific environment.
Prerequisites
No
Course unit content
An introduction to Computer Science. An introduction to imperative programming. The programming language C++.
Full programme
BASIC COMPUTER SCIENCE.
Binary information representation.
The computer hardware.
The computer software.
Computer networks.
PROGRAMMING.
Problems and algorithms: basic notions, flow-charts - Programming languages. Program execution (translation vs. interpretation) - Program structure. A sample program in C++ - Constants and variables - Elementary data types in C++ - Assignment and compound statement - Basic input/output - Operators and expressions - Control structures (selection, iteration). Structured stratements in C++ - Data structures (abstract vs. concrete). Arrays in C++. Matrices. Strings. 'struct'. Tables (hints) - The 'typedef' declaration.
Subprograms: motivations. Function declaration and call in C++ - Parameter passing: by value, by reference. 'void' functions - Recursive functions - Scope rules in C++. Local vs. global declarations - File management in C++ - Pointers and dynamic memory allocation. Linked lists -
Program development. Programming environment: editor, compiler, linker (hints) - Developing simple programs using the imperative part of C++ - Using library functions.
Bibliography
Teacher's material.
L.J. Aguilar. Fondamenti di programmazione in C++ , McGraw-Hill, 2008.
R. Miller, D. Clark, B. White, e W. Knottenbel: An Introduction to the Imperative Part of C++, 1999, available athttp://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~wjk/C++Intro/CourseStructure.html#S
Teaching methods
Oral lessons and laboratory.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam and practical test.
Other information
Web site: http://www.math.unipr.it/~gianfr/Teaching/Programmazione/index.html
