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DD1010 Introduction to programming and computer knowledge 4.0 credits

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Take the first step into the exciting world of programming and computer science. The "Introduction to Programming and computer knowledge" course is the perfect foundation for those who want to understand the basics of programming and build a solid knowledge base.

Give yourself the necessary skills to meet the technological challenges ahead. Start your journey with a basic programming and computer science course today!

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus DD1010 (Spring 2024–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DD1010 (Spring 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Choice and loops, manipulation of variable values, simple computing instructions, and extraction of data from lists.
The structure of computer pictures, connection between software and hardware, indication of numbers of bits and bytes with prefix (k, M, G, T), the hardware components processor, memory, router and network.
The structure of the Internet. The relation between analogue and digital and transfer between them. Basic computer security (passwords, phishing, malware).

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

  • explain how simple scripts in a scripting language work
  • explain the function of the main hardware components of a computer

in order to receive a good insight in what programming is and basic knowledge about computers and digitisation.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • DAT1 - Computer test, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Examiner

Profile picture Olof Bälter

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

EECS/School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

Answers to common questions can be found on this page.