M1141 Introduction to ICT for mathematicians

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 3 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Roman Plch, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Plotková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Roman Plch, Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Wed 15:00–15:50 M2,01021
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
M1141/01: Tue 8:00–9:50 MP1,01014, R. Plch
M1141/02: Wed 10:00–11:50 MP1,01014, R. Plch
Prerequisites
!OBOR(IO)
Basic knowledge of work with computers (Windows, Office).
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 44 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 16/44, only registered: 0/44
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The students will learn how to work on computers in the computer lab at the Department of Mathematics and the fundamentals of the operating system Linux; they will learn how to use basic Internet services; learn the basics of computer security; create web pages in HTML; work with the computer typesetting system Latex; work with the computer algebra systems.
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- work on computers with the operating system Linux;
- create web pages in HTML;
- critically evaluate the risks associated with crime on Internet and secure their computer against these threats;
- use application programs and web services while studying mathematics;
- effectively search in electronic information sources related to mathematics.
Syllabus
  • Internet. TCP/IP Protocol. IP adress.
  • Unix (Linux). Command line. X window system and its applications.
  • E-mail.
  • Telnet, SSH.
  • FTP. Scp.
  • World Wide Web.
  • WWW search - Google.
  • Computer security. Encryption, digital signature.
  • Computer law. HTML, creating web pages.
  • TeX, mathematics in TeX.
  • Computer Algebra Systems.
Literature
  • BRANDEJS, Michal. UNIX-Linux : praktický průvodce (UNIX-Linux). 1st ed. Praha: Grada, 1996, 344 pp. ISBN 80-7169-170-4. info
  • WELSH, Matt and Lar KAUFMAN. Používáme Linux. 2. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 1997, xxi, 612. ISBN 8072260014. info
  • DEMEL, Jiří. Internet pro začátečníka. 1. vyd. Praha: NEKLAN, 1995, 79 s. ISBN 80-901718-0-X. info
  • VRABEC, Vladimír and Aleš ČEPEK. Internet :-) CZ : průvodce českého uživatele. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 1995, 210 s. ISBN 8071692298. info
  • SATRAPA, Pavel. World-Wide Web pro čtenáře, autory a misionáře. 2. vyd. Praha: Neokortex, 1996, 317 s. info
  • PLCH, Roman. Internet pro učitele matematiky. 1. vyd. Praha: Prometheus, 1997, 44 s. ISBN 80-7196-090-X. info
Bookmarks
https://is.muni.cz/ln/tag/PříF:M1141!
Teaching methods
Teaching in this semester will be full-time - practical work on computers in the computer room at ÚMS.
Assessment methods
At each class exercise (in the computer lab) should be solved a set of tasks. Two credit tests -- solving of given tasks at a computer -- 50% of correct answers is needed to pass.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Studenti z jiných než mateřských oborů si mohou požádat o vyjímku ze zápisu. Neplatí pro studenty FI.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://www.math.muni.cz/~plch/vyuka/vyuka.html
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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