Course: Introduction to the Study of Informatics

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Course title Introduction to the Study of Informatics
Course code KIV/UVSI
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, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Mouček Roman, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Organization of the university and university studies, the role of science, research and education at universities. 2-3. Organization and context of study programs in Informatics, recommended study plans and their inner interconnection, graduation. 4. Teaching and learning methods in informatics. 5. Study problems in informatics and examples of their solution. 6.-7. Technical documentation and presentation in informatics courses. 8.-10. History, present and future of informatics. 11. Ethics in informatics. Information sources in informatics. 12. Revision lesson. 13. Test.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 6 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
- no expertise required
Skills
- no professional skills required
learning outcomes
Knowledge
- to be familiar with study programs in the Informatics field of education, - to understand the organization of the university, the purpose and goals of university studies, - to know the historical context and current trends in informatics, - to be familiar with ethical aspects of informatics, - to be familiar with information sources for informatics, - to know the general requirements occurring in informatics courses
Skills
- draw up a study plan with regard to one's own motivation to study, - document and present the result of their work
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Task-based study method
Skills
Students' portfolio
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Task-based study method
Students' portfolio
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Individual presentation at a seminar
Peer evaluation of students
Competences
Test
Individual presentation at a seminar
Peer evaluation of students
Recommended literature
  • Šolcová, Alena. Kapitoly z historie matematiky a informatiky. 1. vydání. 2017. ISBN 978-80-01-06092-6.


Study plans that include the course
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