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Python programming and data processingLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB85

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You are able to explain the basic concepts of programming. You also know the fundamental programming structures and their operation. You are able to write short programs using the Python programming language

Content

How to write code in Python and using a code editor? What are variables, inputs, data types and mathematical operations. How are strings of text manipulated? What are conditional statements, control flow structures and function routines? How to use files, lists and other composite data types, libraries and extendable modules? How to handle errors? What is algorithmic thinking, data representation and storage?

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Ville Kauppi
Teacher in charge

Heikki Brotkin

Groups
  • ITMI23SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to explain the basic concepts of programming. You also know the fundamental programming structures and their operation. You are able to write short programs using the Python programming language

Content

How to write code in Python and using a code editor? What are variables, inputs, data types and mathematical operations. How are strings of text manipulated? What are conditional statements, control flow structures and function routines? How to use files, lists and other composite data types, libraries and extendable modules? How to handle errors? What is algorithmic thinking, data representation and storage?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Course contains lectures, study materials, guided exercises and assignment exercises.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours, of which around 60 hours are worked in the classroom. Rest of the time is used for self study, report writing and exam preparations.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted assignment exercises and possible theoretical exam.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Heikki Brotkin
Teacher in charge

Timo Hynninen

Groups
  • ITMI22SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to explain the basic concepts of programming. You also know the fundamental programming structures and their operation. You are able to write short programs using the Python programming language

Content

How to write code in Python and using a code editor? What are variables, inputs, data types and mathematical operations. How are strings of text manipulated? What are conditional statements, control flow structures and function routines? How to use files, lists and other composite data types, libraries and extendable modules? How to handle errors? What is algorithmic thinking, data representation and storage?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Course contains lectures, study materials, guided exercises and assignment exercises.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

135 hours, of which around 60 hours are worked in the classroom. Rest of the time is used for self study, report writing and exam preparations.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Submitted assignment exercises and possible theoretical exam.
To be settled at the course kick off.

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Information Technology

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Timo Hynninen
Teacher in charge

Timo Hynninen

Groups
  • ITMI21SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You are able to explain the basic concepts of programming. You also know the fundamental programming structures and their operation. You are able to write short programs using the Python programming language

Content

How to write code in Python and using a code editor? What are variables, inputs, data types and mathematical operations. How are strings of text manipulated? What are conditional statements, control flow structures and function routines? How to use files, lists and other composite data types, libraries and extendable modules? How to handle errors? What is algorithmic thinking, data representation and storage?

Opiskelumateriaali

Lectures and programming assignments collected in the learning environment.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Scheduled track: Teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule. You will complete course assignments and practical assignments, and complete a final exam.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No

Evaluation scale

1-5