Python programming and data processing (5 cr)
Code: OM00EF84-3002
General information
Timing
11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Timo Hynninen
Teacher in charge
Timo Hynninen
Objective
Upon completing this course the student will be able to explain the basic concepts of programming. The student also knows the fundamental programming structures and their operation. The student is able to write short programs using the Python programming language.
Content
Writing code in Python and using a code editor. Variables, inputs, data types, mathematical operations. Strings of texts and text manipulation. Conditional statements and structures. Control flow structures. Function routines. File handling. Lists and other composite data types. Libraries and extendable modules. Error handling. Algorithmic thinking, data representation and storage. Basic concepts of data processing.
Materials
Theory and exercise material provided on the course learning platform.
"How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python 3." Peter Wentworth, Jeffrey Elkner, Allen B. Downey, and Chris Meyers. Available for free online.
Additional learning resources from the python.org website.
Exam schedules
The course is self-paced. The deadline for returning the course assignment(s) is December 13th, 2020.
Student workload
Workload estimation:
Theory lessons 2h per week (24h).
Programming exercises 2h per week (24h).
Study group and other online participation 1h per week (12h).
Practical assignment 50h.
Self-study 25h.
Total 135 hours.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed