Programming Techniques
This course is suitable for you who are curious about programming in practice. Among other things, you will learn fundamental computer concepts and programming in a modern programming language.
Information for admitted students Spring 2021
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on wether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from your department
On this page you will shortly find information on registration, learning platform, etc.
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
During the course, you will work practically with programming, with smaller exercises and an individual project.
Course contents
The course covers: Fundamental computer concepts. Programming in a modern programming language. Data structures and classes. Problem solving by dividing the problem into sub-problems. Program structuring. Several small programming exercises and one larger, individual programming exercise with emphasis on structuring and specification of the modules being used.
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Course structure
The course consists of three elements; theory, an individual assignment and practical exercises.
Teaching format
The education consists of lectures and practical exercises.
Assessment
Examination for the course is done with a written examination, and written and oral presentation of the pracitcal exercises and the individual assignment. To pass the course, you need to pass all three elements.
Examiner
A list of examiners can be found on
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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More information
New student
During your studiesCourse web
We do not use Athena, you can find our course webpages on kurser.math.su.se.
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Contact
Student advisor in computer science and scientific computing- Caroline Nordquist
- svl-datalogi@math.su.se
- 08-16 48 63
- Visiting address
Kräftriket house 6, room 210
- Office hours
If you want to book a meeting via Zoom, you can do so via email.
- Phone hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00-11.00.
Student affairs office- Hanne Brundin and Eva Nygren
- studentexpedition@math.su.se
- 08-16 45 20
- Visiting address
Kräftriket house 6, room 204
- Office hours
Currently closed for visits.
- Phone hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00-11.00.
