Introduction to Computing (ILV)

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Course lecturer:

 Philipp Melchior Jeschofnik , BSc MSc

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FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.

 Klaus Raab

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 Christoph Uran , BSc

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Course numberB2.08510.10.014
Course codeIntComp
Curriculum2025
Semester of degree program Semester 1
Mode of delivery Presence- and Telecourse
Units per week3,5
ECTS credits5,0
Language of instruction English

The students:

  • have mastered the basic setup and configuration of a Raspberry Pi as well as the establishment of network connections and remote access after completing the module.
  • understand the basics of network technology and can identify network components and explain their functions as well as apply IP addresses and subnetting.
  • Are able to describe the ISO/OSI 7-layer model and can use the most important network protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SSH, DNS and DHCP
  • are able to explain the basic concepts of operating systems and the structure of a kernel.
  • know the basic commands of the Linux command line
  • can create shell scripts and develop simple communication programs via sockets.

  • Single Board Computing with Raspberry Pi: Setup and configuration, network connection and access
  • Basics of network engineering, network components, IP addresses and subnetting
  • Overview of the ISO/OSI 7-layer model
  • Introduction to important protocols such as HTTP, FTP, SSH, DNS and DHCP
  • Concepts, tasks and structure of operating systems
  • Introduction to the Linux command line and scripting

  • S. Wallace, M. Richardson, W. Donat: "Getting Started With Raspberry Pi: Getting to Know the Inexpensive ARM-Powered Linux Computer", Maker Community, LLC, 2021
  • A. Tanenbaum, D. Wetherall, N. Feamster: "Computer Networks", Pearson Education Limited, 2021
  • A. Tanenbaum: "Modern Operating Systems", Pearson Education Limited, 2023
  • D. J. Barrett: "Linux Pocket Guide: Essential Commands", O'Reilly Media, 2024

  • Lecture on the presentation of theoretical content
  • Partly multimodal presentation of theoretical contents as Flipped Classroom and mutual discussion to extend on the gained knowledge
  • Practical exercises through moderated group and individual work

Integrated module with final examination:

  • Collaboration, projects,
  • written exam