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Introduction to programming (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB81-3002

General information


Enrollment

23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021

Timing

30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers

  • Timo Mynttinen

Teacher in charge

Timo Mynttinen

Groups

  • ITMI21SP
    Information technology, full-time studies

Objective

You know what programming and programmatic problem-solving is.
You know the basic concepts of programming: variables, conditional blocks, control flow structures and functions.
You understand the basic elements and their roles in web programming: user interfaces, web servers and database servers.
You understand the basic structures and use of modern programming languages.
You understand the role of data storage in programs.

Content

What basic structures do program codes consist of?
What programming skills are needed for application programming, and how do you code simple programs using modern IDEs?

Teaching methods

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Student workload

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writings takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Learn task submissions. One mid term exam.
To be settled in detail at the course kick off.