Python programming and data processing (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB85-3003

General information

Enrollment: 06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

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

Course: IT00EB85

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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?

Course material

To be announced in the course kick-off.

Study forms and methods

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

RDI and work-related cooperation

No.

Timing of exams and assignments

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.