Python programming and data processing (5 cr)
Code: AV00ET28-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.01.2023 - 02.01.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 15.01.2023 - 21.05.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Open UAS and Continuing education
- Campus
- Ecampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences
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. The student can process and analyze text-based data programmatically.
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.
Course material
Study material and interactive exercises collected in the learning platform. Lecture videos are available online.
Study forms and methods
The course consists of online lecture material, quizzes, weekly exercises and personal assignments. The course is self-paced and can be completed within the start and end dates.
An online discussion platform is available for support and peer learning.
RDI and work-related cooperation
No
Timing of exams and assignments
The course consists of online lecture material, quizzes, weekly exercises and personal assignments. The course is self-paced and can be completed within the start and end dates.
An online discussion platform is available for support and peer learning.
Student workload
The course covers 5 ECTS credits, totalling 135 hours of student work. The number of hours is theoretical and varies according to student effort.
Further information
This course is carried out by
Xamk Open University of Applied Sciences, group size 100
CampusOnline, group size 200
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is evaluated based on a practical assignment. Completing the assignment is mandatory in order to pass the course.