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Problem Solving11614/1553/2223/1/00
Study guide

Problem Solving

11614/1553/2223/1/00
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Total study time: 75,00 hours
Re-sit exam: is possible.
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Baert Brian
Other teaching staff: Audenaert Ann
Language course: No
Languages: English

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Goals

Knowledge/Insight
The student distinguishes mathematical algorithms that are needed for the implementation of IT components

Apply
The student chooses the suitable mathematical techniques, data structures and data analysis methods for the design, implementation and monitoring of IT elements, systems and solutions
The student has full control over the mathematical algorithms that are needed for the implementation of IT components

Content

- Review of algebra and precalculus
- Set theory and logic
- Logarithms, functions and graphs
- Introduction to cryptography (modular arithmetic)
- Affine cipher, hash functions and RSA
- Techniques from linear algebra
- Introduction to codes and linear codes

Study materials

Lecturer's courseMandatory
PresentationMandatory
WebsitesMandatory

Learning outcomes

PBATI02: The professional bachelor ACS critically collects, interprets and converts process and data information, stores these and puts these at the disposal, so that they can be retrieved in a correct and efficient way.
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PBATI02The professional bachelor ACS critically collects, interprets and converts process and data information, stores these and puts these at the disposal, so that they can be retrieved in a correct and efficient way.

Activities

  • Exercise class
  • Lecture

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 1 (1st sem) (regular exam schedule)exam: specific method or combination of methods50,00
exam period 1 (outside exam schedule)assignment: specific method or combination of methods20,00Exercises
exam period 1 (outside exam schedule)exam: written30,00Partial exam November
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
exam period 3 (august/september) (regular exam schedule)exam: specific method or combination of methods100,00