Programming, Basic Course

This course gives a programming foundation, both for further studies in informatics, and for the use of programming as a tool in other subjects. Basic programming concepts and techniques will be taught, based on the programming language Java. It this connection structuring and modularization will be in focus. Some of the most important topics are: Data types and variables, Data structures (arrays), Control structures, Methods with parameter passing and Files input/output (textfiles). Object oriented techniques are taught when necessary for practical purposes.

To give the students a basic understanding of programing. Focus will be on concepts like variables, data structures, control structures, methods, parameter passing and using data files.

Lectures and mandatory exercises.