Tietojenkäsittelytieteen laitos

582102: Introduction to Computer Science

Homework 4

Each study circle prepares a report which answers the following questions:

1. For each compulsory course of the basic and intermediate studies: Which core technologies of computing are the subjects of the course?
2. Which core technologies of computing are the main subjects of the following Master's degree sub-programmes?
   • Algorithms,
   • Intelligent Systems,
   • Software Engineering,
   • Distributed Systems and Data Communications,
   • Data Management,
   • Data Communications Software and
   • Master's degree programme in bioinformatics.

• If there is not enough information available in English about some of courses or sub-programmes please consult the Finnish speaking member(s) of your study circle.
• The core technologies of computing are listed in Table 1 of Peter J. Denning's article "Great Principles of Computing" (Communications of the ACM, 46, 11, November 2003, pages 15-20) ACM Digital Library. Use the Wikipedia and possibly other sources to find out what is meant by each of the core technologies.
• Grading: 0-5

EMail: Heikki.Lokki@cs.Helsinki.FI