Python programming and data processingLaajuus (5 cr)

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?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.