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Python programming and data processing (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB85-3002

General information


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

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?

Materials

Lectures and programming assignments collected in the learning environment.

Teaching methods

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.

Employer connections

No

Evaluation scale

1-5