Python programming and data processing (5 cr)
Code: IT00EB85-3003
General information
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
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
-
ITMI22SPInformation 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
To be announced in the course kick-off.
Teaching methods
Course contains lectures, study materials, guided exercises and assignment exercises.
Employer connections
No.
Exam schedules
To be announced in the course kick-off.
Student workload
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.