COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING

Master the basics of programming – learn to design algorithms, write functional code, and work effectively with data and files.

Basic concepts of computers and programming; programmes and programming languages; conventions and comments; data types; variables, declarations, assignments, operators
Terminal input and output; command line
Basic mathematical functions; random numbers; programme validation, debugging
Control structures (branching and loops)
Subroutines, return value, parameters; magic numbers and constants
Classes and objects; memory organization
Arrays, multidimensional arrays, arrays of objects;
Examples of arrays, methods, and objects
Strings; working with characters; algorithm design process
Basic sorting and searching algorithms
Exceptions; working with files and folders; file input and output
Displaying data in computer memory, encoding of integers and real numbers, characters; comparison of object and procedural programming

AIM OF THE SUBJECT:

The aim of the course is to acquire a clearly defined set of basic knowledge and skills in programming, which is then followed by several other courses.

STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The student should be able to describe the basic principles of computer and operating system functioning, master working with the file system (creating, copying, and deleting files and folders), and use the operating system, including installing and running applications. An understanding of the basics of propositional logic and the ability to solve systems of linear equations are also expected.

CONDITIONS FOR GRADUATING:

Credits: The student must obtain a minimum number of points from the control test, homework, and class work. The deadline for fulfilling the conditions for granting credit is the same as the end of classes in the winter semester. Due to the continuous updating of the subject, in order to obtain credit when re-enrolling in the subject (see SZŘ Art. 24, paragraph 3), the consent of the guarantor of the subject is required.

GUARANTORS AND TEACHERS:

GUARANTOR: Dr. Ing. Petr Vaněček, Ph.D.
LECTURER(S): Dr. Ing. Petr Vaněček, Ph.D. (100%)
TRAINER(S): Ing. Vojtěch Bartička (100%), Ing. Jakub Frank (100%), Ing. Filip Hácha (100%), Ing. Milan Hotovec (100%), Ing. Alex König (100%), Dr. Martin Maňák, Ph.D., Mgr. (100%), Ing. Vítek Poór (100%), Dr. Ing. Martin Prantl, Ph.D. (100%), Ing. Michal Seják (100%), Vladan Trhlík (100%), Dr. Ing. Petr Vaněček, Ph.D. (100%)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completing the course, the student will be able to characterize the basic language constructs and data structures of a programming language. He/she will understand the basic approaches to algorithm design, and can describe the methods of creating, verifying, and debugging programs. He/she will also explain the principles of basic algorithms for sorting and searching, and will be familiar with the issues of working with files.

TEACHING METHODS USED TO ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:

Problem solving,

Skill demonstration,

Self-study,

Individual consultation,

Lecture with student activation.

ORGANISER:

Faculty of Applied Sciences

SUBJECT ABBREVIATION:

KIV/PPA

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

From 15. 6. 2025 to 31. 8. 2025

DATE(S):

Winter semester 2025/2026

SUBJECT SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE:

Room EP 130

FEL Building, Bory Campus

Wednesday 1:55 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.

17. 9. 2025 – 10. 12. 2025

FORM OF STUDY:

Preparation for comprehensive test: 15 hours
Individual project: 30 hours
Exam preparation: 30 hours
Contact teaching: 65 hours

HOW IT ENDS:

5 CREDITS

PRICE: CZK 5,000

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