Course syllabus

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Computers in Systems

EDAA05, 8 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: D1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to give an introduction to issues and problem areas encompassed by the Computer Science and Engineering program and to make it possible for students to understand how courses in the curriculum are connected. The course is also intended to introduce some of the different teaching and learning practices used in the program.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course gives an overwiew of Computer Science and Engineering and introduces some fundamental concepts in this area e.g., the binary numeral system, representation of characters in computers, fundamental logics, formal languages and communication systems. It also gives the students insight of how knowledge from basic courses are used in more advanced courses. This is achieved by examples from compiler constructon techiques, automatic control, data communication, real time systems and robotics, computer graphics and image analysis.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Compulsory course items: exercise sessions, laboratory sessions, and a project work. There is also a number of compulsory lectures. A written examination after the first study period of the course. For a passing grade the students must have a passing grade on the written examination and must also have completed all compulsory course items.

Parts
Code: 0109. Name: Exercises and Laboratory Work.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: The exercises and laboratory sessions are compulsory. To qualify for a passing grade on the course these items must be completed.
Code: 0209. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: To qualify for a passing grade on the course the student must have a passing grade on the written examination.
Code: 0309. Name: Project Work.
Credits: 4. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: A project work which is carried out in groups of approximately 4 students. To qualify for a passing grade on the course the project work must be completed.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: EDA021, EDA080, EDA250, EDA300, EDA315

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Univ.lektor Roger Henriksson, Roger.Henriksson@cs.lth.se
Course homepage: http://cs.lth.se/edaa05
Further information: The written examination takes place after the first study period of the course.