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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

Unit

Department of Information Technology

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

  • ITMI22SP
    Information technology, full-time studies
  • 27.11.2023 12:30 - 14:00, Python programming and data processing IT00EB85-3003
  • 29.11.2023 11:30 - 13:00, Python programming and data processing IT00EB85-3003
  • 04.12.2023 12:30 - 14:00, Python programming and data processing IT00EB85-3003
  • 11.12.2023 12:30 - 14:00, Python programming and data processing IT00EB85-3003
  • 13.12.2023 11:30 - 13:00, Python programming and data processing IT00EB85-3003

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Course contains lectures, study materials, guided exercises and assignment exercises.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

No.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

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.