INF119 Programming with Applications in Mathematics
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Nils Kristian Hansen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics and Economy
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics and Physics
- Mathematics, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian.Course contents
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The building blocks of a program: Variables, constants, functions, parameters, tables, if/else-structures, loops, operators, etc.
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Simple algorithms and data structures.
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Basic structured programming.
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Simple graphics.
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Finding and correcting errors.
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Assessing efficiency.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
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develop and write structured computer programs for solving problems from economics, mathematics and sciences
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define and describe the use of the most important building blocks in a program
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develop and write computer programs for producing graphical illustrations
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interpret programs
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find and correct bugs in programs
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assess the efficiency of programs
Examination requirements
Required assignments must be approved, see Canvas for more information.
Teaching methods
Lectures, work on computers and compulsory assignments. The course has an expected workload of around 200 hours
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A 5-hour written examination.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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INF120 – Programming with applications in mathematics | 7.5 |
INF118 – Programming with Applications in Economics and Science | 5 |