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IT6206

Basic programming with Python

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Credits 7.5
Level Further education, lower degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

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

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (ITIDIEVU)

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

Department with administrative responsibility

Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Exam system Inspera Assessment