Computer methods in scientific research

Baklanova Olga Evgenyevna

The instructor profile

Description: In the theoretical course of study information about - communication technologies, developing common scientific and general cultural skills to work with information.

Amount of credits: 5

Пререквизиты:

  • Calculations, visualization, programming

Course Workload:

Types of classes hours
Lectures 15
Practical works 30
Laboratory works
SAWTG (Student Autonomous Work under Teacher Guidance) 30
SAW (Student autonomous work) 75
Form of final control Exam
Final assessment method

Component: University component

Cycle: Profiling disciplines

Goal
  • The aim of the course is to master the basics of s ICT.
Objective
  • Objectives of the course in respect of all professions: teaching students of all disciplines methods of solving various problems using the computer and prepare them for the effective use of computer systems and information technologies in the future professional activity.
Learning outcome: knowledge and understanding
  • to know trends and prospects in the development of modern information and communication technologies;
  • to have an understanding of the theoretical foundations of information processes;
  • to know the methods of information processing
Learning outcome: applying knowledge and understanding
  • to acquire practical skills in the use of office applications;
  • to acquire practical skills for the development of algorithms for the definite task
  • to master modern computer technology and modern software for the definite task;
  • to acquire the ability to work in the global Internet;
  • to acquire skills of acquisition, analysis and processing of various types of information;
  • to acquire skills in work with academic, special and periodical literature in the field of information technology.
Learning outcome: communicative abilities
  • to be able to work in a group on the use of decision-making methods;
  • to develop communication skills for the organization of the learning process of decision-making methods of the company's.
Learning outcome: learning skills or learning abilities
  • to formulate the software requirements,
  • to assess their quality and efficiency,
  • to select the software best suited to the needs of users.
Teaching methods

Discipline consists of three components: a theoretical course, laboratory and workshop material for self-study.

Independent work is intended to complement the general theoretical knowledge of the material, having a specific application purpose.

Topics of lectures
  • The role of ICT in key sectors of society
  • Introduction to computer systems
  • Software
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Database systems
  • Data analysis
  • Networks and Telecommunications
  • Cybersecurity
  • Internet technologies
  • Cloud and Mobile technologies
  • Multimedia technologies
  • Smart technologies
  • E-technologies
  • Information technology in the professional sphere
  • Prospects of ICT development
Key reading
  • une J. Parsons, New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 18th Edition—Comprehensive, Thomson Course Technology, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc Cambridge, MA, COPYRIGHT © 2016; ISBN-10: 1-4239-0610-1, ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-0610-0.
  • Reema Thareja Fundamentals of Computers. – Oxford University press: Oxford, 2014. - 288p
  • George Beekman. Computer Confluence: Exploring Tomorrow's Technology. ISBN 0130661880, 9780130661883. Prentice Hall, 2003
Further reading
  • Thomas M. Connolly, et al. Database Systems: A practical approach to Design, Implementation, and Management. 4th Edition ISBN: 0321210255 Addison-Wesley, 2004
  • H. L. Capron. Computers: Tools for an Information Age. Addison-Wesley, 1998. ISBN: 0201336138| 9780201336139
  • Roqers Y., H. Sharp, J. Preece. Interaction design beyond human - computer interaction - Third Edition.- Italy: WILEY & Sons Ltd, 2011.- 585 р.