Computer Engineering BA (A), Basic Computer Science, 7.5 Credits
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Datateknik GR (A), Grundläggande datavetenskap, 7,5 hp
Computer Engineering BA (A), Basic Computer Science, 7.5 Credits
General data
- Code: DT155G
- Subject/Main field: Computer Engineering
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Teknik 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Computer and Electrical Engineering
- Approved: 2014-04-11
- Date of change: 2023-01-09
- Version valid from: 2023-07-01
Course objectives
The student shall, after completion of the course, be able to:
- describe the task and architecture of an operating system, logic, the computer's hardware.
- describe the principles of network and data communications, and also how information is represented digitally.
- describe algorithms, data representation, programming languages, programming methodology.
- describe the different principles of data warehousing, data structures, file structures and databases.
Entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Teaching consists of approximately 16% of lectures and 16%, supervised laboratory work. Approximately 68% of the time are studies on your own: reading of literature, laboratory work and preparation, assignments, assessments and preparation for the exam. Changes in resources may give an altered distribution.
Examination form
O101: Part 1, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
O201: Part 2, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
O301: Part 3, 2.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
O401: Part 4, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
T101: Written Exam, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
W101: Internet Based Examination, Diagnostic Test
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
If examination on campus cannot be conducted according to decision by the vice-chancellor, or whom he delegated the right to, the following applies: [Written Exam T101], will be replaced with two parts, online examination and follow-up. Within three weeks of the online examination, a selection of students will be contacted and asked questions regarding the examination. The follow-up consists of questions concerning the execution of the on-line exam and the answers that the student have submitted.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
This course is the first of the entrance courses in Computer Engineering.
The course can not be included in the same degree as any of the courses with code DTAA83, DT013G, DT027G or DTEA25.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Brookshear J Glenn
- Title: Computer Science an overview
- Edition: 13, OBS: Global Edition
- Comment: ISBN 9781292263427. Det går bra med version 12 eller senare