Course - Basic programming with Python - IT6206
Basic programming with Python
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About the course
Course content
The course addresses the following topics:
- Basics of computer structure, introduction to programming, and algorithmic thinking.
- Procedure-oriented programming: variables and data types. Input and output. Control structures: Sequence, selection, and repetition. Structuring and division of programs; functions and modules. Data structures: Lists, tables, text strings, quantities, tuples, and records (dictionary). File management, persistent storage of information, and exceptions.
- Introduction to object-oriented programming: Concepts, use of object-oriented libraries
- Representation of numbers, simple processing, and visualization of measurement data and iterative solution of simple equations. Python is used as a programming environment.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The participant must:
- have basic knowledge of constructions and structures in modern programming
- has basic insight into technique and methods for testing and troubleshooting, in short, simple programs
Skills
The participant can:
- develop and try out simple programs
- install and use a programming tool
- can use libraries for data processing and visualization.
General competence
The participant can:
- discuss, describe and evaluate simple solutions
- demonstrate basic digital skills
Learning methods and activities
The course is fully online and consists of compulsory exercises and lectures in the form of webinars.
Compulsory assignments
- Assessment
Further on evaluation
Mandatory work requirements must be approved before the assessment can be carried out.
Mandatory work requirement contains:
- All programming exercises must be approved.
The assessment consists of:
- Mini-project (pass/fail)
Repeat at the next completion of the course.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (ITIDIEVU)
Recommended previous knowledge
The teaching assumes basic skills in the use of a computer, but no prior knowledge of programming is required. Students must have their own computer.
Course materials
"Starting out With Python, Global Edition", 4.edition(2018) of Tony Gaddis. ISBN is 9781292225753
Subject areas
- Applied Information and Communication Technology
- Computer Systems
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science