Class Introduction to Computer Science

In this course unit the student can develop the essential skills necessary to explore and master a spreadsheet in typical Biology undergraduate exercises. On the other hand, at a later stage you will have as your core competencies important to the high level MATLAB / OCTAVE programming language for solving generic biology problems.

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1. Introduction to the MICROSOFT WORD 1.1-Writing and formatting text. 1.2- Indexes, references, Review the text; 1.3-Insertion of tables, graphs. 1.4-Conversion into PDF format. 2. Spreadsheet - MICROSOFT EXCEL 2.1. Introduction of spreadsheet notion and work environment. 2.2. Input and manipulation of spreadsheet data. 2.3. Use of Formulas. 2.4. Using Predefined Functions. 2.5. Absolute and Relative References: applications. 2.6. Data set manipulation: filters, custom sorting. 2.7. Data formatting: conditional formatting. 2.8. Chart Types 2.9. Macros   3. Introduction to the OCTAVE Program 3.1. Introduction to Octave 3.2. Basics: Variables and Arrays 3.3. Multidimensional Arrays; Sub-Matrices 3.4. Special values; Output Representation 3.5. Hierarchy of operations; Intrinsic Functions 3.6. Introduction to graphical representation in Octave

Develop teaching strategies using practical examples arising from real data for treatment and use of specific programs.

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