Learning outcomes
By the end of SINFB103 and SINFB104, the students will master the basics of imperative programming and will be able to write small-scale programs in Python language.
Objectives
The goal of the units SINF B103 and SINF B104 is to introduce the students to the basic concepts of algorithmics and imperative programming, and to familiarise them with a rigourous approach for the construction of (small) programs.
Content
After introducing the key concepts behind the concepts of algorithms and programs, we study the basic elements of imperative programming: variable assignment and control structures (sequence, selection, and iteration). We pay attention to the formal reasoning underlying programming in particular for the construction of loops (the invariant method) and the creation of computation by iteration. We study the use sub-programs including parameter passing and emphasize their use for structuring a program. We study the use of tables and data structures and introduce some key notions of algorithmics. The programming language used in this course is Python, although the concepts discussed and the methodology to be acquired are independent of a particular language.
Table of contents
The contents of the course is divided in 6 units:
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Introducing the notions of algorithm and program
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Basic elements of Python programming
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Computing by iteration
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Functions being the essential components of a program
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Data structures
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Introduction to algorithmics
Teaching methods
Lectures (ex-cathedra) where students are introduced to the complete contents described above. Exercice sessions are organized every other week and deal with the first halve of the course contents (the first three units). Before each exercice session, the students are asked to prepare a series of introductory exercices, registered into their personal portfolio, that will be completed with exercices resolved during the session. Students will submit some of their exercices - in paticular those made during the session - to Webcampus. Students will participate in a peer reviewing process in which they evaluate the exercices of their fellow students.
Evaluations
Students are evaluated during the semester based on their personal exercises portfolio and, in partiuclar, on the exercises that are realised during the guided exercise sessions and submitted to Webcampus.
Recommended readings
The slides used during the course are available on Webcampus.
Textbook : Apprendre à programmer avec Python 3" (3ème édition), de Gérard Swinnen publié aux éditions Eyrolles (isbn: 9782212134346)
Available at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://inforef.be/swi/download/apprendre_python3_5.pdf
Language of instruction
French / Français
Location for course
NAMUR
Organizer
Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
Degree of Reference
Undergraduate Degree