Class Introduction to Computer Science

In this course unit the student will be able to develop the fundamental skills necessary to explore and master the spreadsheet in typical Biochemistry degree exercises. On the other hand, at a later stage of the course, you will have the important core competencies for the MATLAB / OCTAVE high level programming language for generic biochemistry problem solving.

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1. Introduction to the MICROSOFT WORD 1.1-Writing and formatting text. 1.2- Indexes, references, Review the text; 1.3-Insertion of tables, graphs. 1.4-Conversion into PDF format. 2. Spreadsheet - MICROSOFT EXCEL 2.1. Introduction of spreadsheet notion and work environment. 2.2. Input and manipulation of spreadsheet data. 2.3. Use of Formulas. 2.4. Using Predefined Functions. 2.5. Absolute and Relative References: applications. 2.6. Data set manipulation: filters, custom sorting. 2.7. Data formatting: conditional formatting. 2.8. Chart Types 2.9. Macros   3. Introduction to the OCTAVE Program 3.1. Introduction to Octave 3.2. Basics: Variables and Arrays 3.3. Multidimensional Arrays; Sub-Matrices 3.4. Special values; Output Representation 3.5. Hierarchy of operations; Intrinsic Functions 3.6. Introduction to graphical representation in Octave

Develop teaching strategies using practical examples arising from real data for treatment and use of specific programs.

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