Course content

The course addresses the following topics:

1. Basics of computer structure, introduction to programming, and algorithmic thinking.
2. 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.
3. Introduction to object-oriented programming: Concepts, use of object-oriented libraries
4. 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

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