Class Introduction to Computing

This UC aims to develop knowledge about fundamental concepts of computer architecture and procedural programming using the C programming language. Students should also develop skills in the creation and implementation of algorithms and understand in detail and in depth the organization and functioning of a computer's memory. They should also acquire bases on version control using git. The skills developed in this UC allow a comprehension of what is at the base of high-level programming languages and how to make an efficient program that does a good memory management.

• Module 0 - Course Unit
  • Learning objectives
• Module 1 - Computer Architecture
  • Computers, operating systems, applications and programming.
  • Numeration systems: conversion between bases; arithmetic operations between different bases.
• Module 2 - Numbering Systems
  • Conversions between bases.
  • Arithmetic operations between different bases.
• Module 3 - Linux
  • Terminal, bash console, and main commands.
  • File Manipulation
• Module 4 - Version Control with Git
  • Configuration, basics, branches/merges, remotes, ways of collaboration, rebase, tags; LFS.
• Module 5 - Markdown Syntax
  • Documentation and formatting in plain text.
• Module 6 - Introduction to Python Programming
  • Variables, Data types, Conditions and Cycles, Functions.
• Modulo 7 - Flowcharts
  • Representing simple programs (with variables, conditions, cycles and functions).

This curricular unit includes theoretical and practical clases.

The examples used in the class are simpler versions of actual industry practices. The students will have contact with videos, presentations and exercises so that the can practice the theoretical concepts.

• Cone, M. (2018). The Markdown Guide. Independently published.

• Chacon, S. & Straub, B. (2014). Pro Git (2nd Edition). Apress.

• Matthes, E. (2019). Python Crash Course: A Hands On Project Based Introduction To Programming, 2nd Edition. No Starch Press.