Introduction to Computer Science - Women Program
Note: This is a mixed-gender course, with a minimum of 80% female participants.
Munich | Foundation Courses
1 session / week
This is a FREE course
Course Overview
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A brief history of computer hardware and software
Basic hardware elements
von-Neumann architecture
Input Process Output model
Introduction to operating systems
History of operating systems
Concept of abstraction layers
General concepts of computer programming
Diversity of computer programs
The basic concept of algorithm and flowcharts
Basic concepts of User and Command Line Interface
Concept of an interface
Difference between User and Command Line Interface
Basic Linux commands (bash commands)
Version Control with GIT:
Overview of version control systems
Introduction to Git
Working with Git repository [create local repo]
Basic Git Workflow [edit, add, and commit]
Working with remote repository [creation, push]
Introduction and working to Github
Web Fundamentals
Network and Internet fundamentals
Introduction to web programming
Introduction to HTML and CSS
Introduction to Javascript
Introduction to Programing (Python):
Brief introduction of python
Basic data types (booleans, numbers, strings, lists, dictionaries)
Usage of variables
Operations (Logical and Arithmetic)
Boolean logic and decision making
Conditionals (if, if-else, else)
Functions (parameters, return value)
• Modules(Open for discussion)
• Introduction to Flask (Optional)
• Introduction to OOP (Optional)
• Job Readiness: Soft skills through career trainings geared towards preparing you for job applications & interviews, networking events and job fairs.
• You will learn from experts in the industry to start a career in tech.
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you are aware of the basic use of computers like working with files and documents on your computer, using the internet, working with emails, etc.
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• Career & Soft Skills Workshops, Company Visits
• ReDI Mentorship Program (mentors in the IT industry)
• ReDI Talent Pool (job listing platform)
• SkillBuild self-paced eLearning (by IBM & ReDI)
• You should expect to spend a minimum of 8 hours for career workshops or trainings during the semester.
Course Impressions
- Available in Munich
- Online and Onsite
- 1 session a week: Saturdays (10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- Spring Semester: March-June
- Fall Semester: September-December
- Number of students: 16
- Teaching language: English