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Programme component of Bachelor's in Computer Science (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-B3-SCINFO-008-M | Optional UE | BUYS Alain | S802 - Réseaux et Télécommunications |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Simulations | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
| Programme component | ||
|---|---|---|
 | US-B1-SCINFO-007-M Algorithms and imperative programming | |
| US-B1-SCINFO-004-M Calculus | |
| US-B1-SCINFO-030-M Discrete mathematics | |
| US-B2-SCINFO-004-M Probability | |
| US-B2-SCINFO-002-M Differential equations and integration | |
 | US-B3-SCINFO-002-M Statistics | |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of computer science
- Use and combine knowledge from different disciplines to solve multidisciplinary problems
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and know-how in related fields
- Demonstrate knowledge and basic skills in science and technology.
- Manage IT projects
- Creatively implement knowledge and expertise gained in the field of computer science.
- Apply appropriate technological and scientific ICT approaches
- Demonstrate independence and their ability to work in teams.
- Understand the fundamentals related to scientific methods
- Develop skills of abstraction and modelling through a conceptual and scientific approach
- Conduct rigorous reasoning based on scientific arguments
- Give a critique and argue a point of view regarding multiple-source information and other opinions
- Understand the fundamentals of communication
- Communicate information (both orally and in writing) relating to the field of computer science in an intelligible, clear and structured way
- Communicate a consistent and rigorous scientific argument, either orally or in writing
Learning Outcomes of UE
Understand principles of random number generators.
Use random numbers in simulations.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
Generation of random numbers according to a uniform distribution.
Testing generated sequences.
Generation of random numbers according to a non uniform distribution.
Prior Experience
Knowledge in the following fields:
Mathematics
US-B1-SCINFO-002-M - Elementary Mathematics
US-B1-SCINFO-030-M - Discrete mathematics
US-B1-SCINFO-004-M - Calculus
US-B2-SCINFO-002-M - Differential equations and integration
Programming and algorithms
US-B1-SCINFO-007-M Algorithms and imperative programming
Probability
US-B2-SCINFO-004-M Probability
US-B3-SCINFO-002-M Statistics
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Handouts |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Activities on the E-learning platform |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Donald E. Knuth "The Art of Computer programming'' (Addison Wesley), Vol. 2. |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Authorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Oral examination with lecture notes available : 33% Project : 67% (33% for the written report, 33% for the oral presentation) Both parts must be passed successfully, otherwise the lowest grade is the overall grade Plagiarism and the use of AI generative tools are prohibited. (The examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested) According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam. |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| S-INFO-018 | Oral examination with lecture notes available : 33% Project : 67% (33% for the written report, 33% for the oral presentation) Both parts must be passed successfully, otherwise the lowest grade is the overall grade Plagiarism and the use of AI generative tools are prohibited. (The examination can take place in English for foreign students, if requested) According to the Studies Rules and Regulations (Art. 37: "Tout étudiant est tenu de suivre régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage du programme auquel il s'est inscrit, sauf s'il en est dispensé"), regular class attendance (at least 60%) is a condition for being admitted to the exam. |
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term