INF1100 – Introduction to programming with scientific applications

Course content

Introduction to computer programming using the Python language.
Most programming examples are inspired by problems from mathematics. The mathematical topics are synchronized with MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations (discontinued) and MAT1100 – Calculus, and put into a science framework such that the students see how problems in physics, statistics/probability, biology, medicine and econimics can be solved with the aid of mathematics and computer programming.

Learning outcome

After the course, the students will be able to develop their own programs in Python, based on a simple problem description. The students will in particular be trained in using the computer to solve problems from calculus and visualize the solutions. This experience will put the students in a good position to use the computer to solve exercises in other university courses.

The students will have sufficient understanding and overview of Python to find necessary additional information on their own. The students will get an introduction to object-oriented programming in Python and see how Java can be used for the same purpose. The students will be able to learn similar programming languages, such as C++, and be well prepared for INF1010 – Object oriented programming (continued) and later courses that apply programming environments such as Matlab, IDL and R (S-Plus).

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies. Read more about special admission requirements (in Norwegian).

Recommended previous knowledge

MAT-INF1100 – Modelling and Computations (discontinued) in the same semester or previous.

R2 from Norwegian upp