LFU:online

The bridge course in computer science is open to all entering students in the Bachelor programs of computer science and computer science education. Participation is optional but recommended to all beginning students. This introductory course offers

• background knowledge about computers and computer science to ease the transition into university studies,
• first-hand insider advice on university studies,
• opportunities to meet fellow students and form study groups even before the semester starts.

• Introduction to algorithms and programming: systematic formulation of problems and their solutions in terms of sequences of trivial steps; implementation of solutions by computer programs
• Introduction to the computer: CPU, RAM, mass storage, operating systems, interactive shells; introduction to Linux/UNIX: basic concepts and the most important commands

Informal lectures, discussions, theoretical paper exercises, practical computer exercises

graded exercise

Will be discussed in the first lesson.

Online-registration required