Introduction to Computing (ILV)
BackCourse lecturer:
Philipp Melchior Jeschofnik , BSc MSc

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn.
Klaus Raab
DI
Christoph Uran , BSc
Course number | B2.08510.10.014 |
Course code | IntComp |
Curriculum | 2025 |
Semester of degree program | Semester 1 |
Mode of delivery | Presence- and Telecourse |
Units per week | 3,5 |
ECTS credits | 5,0 |
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