Course: Fundamentals of Informatics

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Course title Fundamentals of Informatics
Course code KIV/ZI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Klečková Jana, Doc. Dr. Ing.
  • Lenc Ladislav, Ing. Ph.D.
  • König Alex, Ing.
  • Káčereková Zuzana, Ing.
  • Šmíd Jakub, Ing.
  • Krutišová Jana, Ing.
  • Brůha Petr, Ing.
  • Potužák Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic concepts of informatics. Data, information, knowledge. Introduction to data processing. 2. Import and export of data using a spreadsheet. 3. Graphs and analytical tools in a spreadsheet environment. 4. Data structures, basic concepts of algorithms and programming. 5. Technical means and software of computers. 6. Computer networks, security and data protection. Related laws.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual study, Lecture, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
basic knowledge of computers principle
basic knowledge of the user interface of MS Windows
knowledge of extracting information from electronic sources
basic knowledge of working with a word processor
basic knowledge of creating a presentation in the environment of the presentation program
Skills
basic skill work with computer
backup files
use basic safety rules with electronic resources (username, password)
basic skills in a word processor environment
create a simple presentation
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
knowledge of the principle spreadsheet
knowledge of the creation of the large document
knowledge presentation and visualization of results at the required level
good knowledge of fundamental terms in information technology area
Skills
calculations using formulas and functions in standard spreadsheet environment
create the large document
presentation of results in environmental presentation program
ability to search and processing data.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Individual study
Skills
Lecture
Practicum
Competences
Lecture
Practicum
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Test
Seminar work
Skills
Combined exam
Test
Seminar work
Competences
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • BROOKSHEAR. Informatika: Informatika nejen pro studenty informatiky. Computer Press, 2013. ISBN 978-80-2513-805-2.
  • Ignatz Schels. Excel 2007: vzorce a funkce. GRADA, 2008. ISBN 8024720744.
  • Klečková, Jana. Základy informatiky. 3. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2002. ISBN 80-7082-910-9.
  • Laurenčík, Marek. Excel 2016 a 2019 : pokročilé nástroje : funkce, databáze, kontingenční tabulky, prezentace, příklady. První vydání. 2020. ISBN 978-80-271-2471-8.


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