Welcome to the course "Introduction to Programming and Computing for Scientists​" MNXB01 / NAFY018. The course covers broad programming aspects essential for scientists. 

The following aspects are addressed:

• Use of UNIX-based operating systems, such as Linux
• Overview of the use of programming in various scientific fields (Data analysis, simulation, etc.​)
• Overview of common programming languages such as C++ and Python
• Basic concepts of object-oriented software design
• Basic Software Engineering with a language (C++), use of Standard software construction tools in a UNIX-based environment, such as Linux (Gmake, gcc)
• Practical exercises in scientific data analysis and modelling
• Basic methods for software development in cooperation with others
• Distributed data processing

Form of teaching​​
Teaching uses a variant of Active Learning method, involving introductory lectures and hands-on problem solving exercises using computers​.
Lectures: 16​ hours​
​​Computer exercises​: ​32 hours

​Assessment​​
The course is assessed by the results of mandatory home assignments and the course project (a team work).
Grading scale: U-G-VG​​​

Literature​​
"​Problem solving with C++", W. Savitch (any edition)​

Term:​​​Autumn Period: ​1
Level: ​G
Language: English
Coordinator: Oxana Smirnova​
Registration/Requirements:  LUBAS
Schedule: TimeEdit​ Links to an external site.​
Zoom: 679 7432 7957 (ask teachers for the passcode)