Course: Introduction to Computer Science

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Course title Introduction to Computer Science
Course code KEF/UVTN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Smrčka David, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic concepts of information technology. History and development of information technology. 2. Hardware (processor, computer memory, types of disks, motherboard, graphics card). 3. External devices (monitor, printer, projector). 4. Operating systems (basic concepts, brief overview of types of operating systems). 5. Software (software distribution methods, software licensing) 6. Basics of working with Microsoft Office (Basic knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel). 7. Network and Internet (types of networks, Internet protocols). 8. Web (web browsers, web search engines). E-government (data boxes, basic registers). 9. Basics of working with information database systems and medical systems databases. Searching for scientific publications (WoS, Scopus). 10. Cyber security (types of attacks, protection against threats). Encryption and cryptography. 11. Modern trends in IVT (cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, 3D printing) 12. Programming and algorithms (overview of the most used programming languages, brief description of algorithms, introduction of basic programming elements).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
Students will gain a basic understanding of information technology topics. They will learn to work in commonly available office softwares. They will be able to work with medical database systems.
Knowledge The course focuses on acquiring knowledge in computer applications. Defining the main concepts, description of the main approaches demonstrate theoretical knowledge to solving model problems.
Prerequisites
Interest in this subject.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark

Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
Recommended literature
  • Pavlíček A., Syrovátková J. (2022). Základy moderní informatiky. Professional Publishing.
  • Roubal P. (2019). Informatika a výpočetní technika pro střední školy.. Computer Press.
  • Zandl P. (2022). Mýty a naděje digitálního světa: vše, co potřebujete vědět o kryptoměnách, umělé inteligenci a dalších převratných technologiích.. Jan Melvil Publishing.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Optometry (2024) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter