Teacher(s)

Moens André coordinator; Van Hove Marie-Anne;

Language

French

Main themes

Part 1 - Physical world - The machine and its environment - Programs : languages, programming, etc. - Peripherals : terminals, disks, printers, etc. - Software layers : operating systems, usual functions, user services (commands) , program services, examples of services, files - Mono and multi-user environment - Application supports - Applications - Advanced techniques : artificial intelligence - Communications : distant access, computer networks, local networks, widespread networks. Part 2 - Logical organization of information - File system - Databases : structure and operation, examples of interest in natural sciences - Documentation databases Part 3 - Introduction to formal logic (true/false/and/or/combinations) - Application studies relative to exact sciences with the use of those software applications: App 1 :word processing App 2: worksheets and graphics App 3 : Simple file manipulation App 4 : Database App 5 : Documentation database App 6 : tools for oral presentations Part 4 - Practical work Hands on sessions in direct relation to other courses taught in the first year cover some of the following aspects : - information research: Comparison between study programs of various universities; retrieving specific information for other courses …. - Calculations and graphics: analyze data with software - Lab reports: Using software to present properly a report on some requested topic

Other information

Evaluation of knowledge Evaluation of competences acquired, on the bases of work realized by students (reports)

Faculty or entity

SC