Course - Information Technology, Introduction - IT1102
Information Technology, Introduction
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives:
1. A general introduction to information technology: architecture and operation of a computer, operating systems, communication and networks, IT and laws, information theory and quality of service.
2. A brief introduction to HTML an CSS.
3. An introduction to relational databases and the query language SQL. The database server used is MySQL.
4. An introduction to program analysis, problem formulation, algorithms, software and programming. Java within JavaServer Pages is used to give practical training in programming.
The students are given practical experience through solving obligatory exercises.
Learning outcome
The students will get a general insight into information technology and develop knowledge, practical experience and attitude in using information technological methods in an social scientist/architect/medical practitioners working situation.
The students should learn basic procedural programming skills.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercise lectures and obligatory exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Course materials
Annonced at the start of semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IT1101 | 3.7 sp | |
| IT1103 | 3.7 sp | |
| MNFIT100 | 3.7 sp | |
| MNFIT101 | 5 sp | |
| MNFIT111 | 3.7 sp | |
| MNFIT113 | 3.7 sp | |
| TDT4105 | 7.5 sp | |
| TDT4110 | 7.5 sp | |
| TDT4115 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Informatics
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Svein-Olaf Hvasshovd