Python programming and data processing (5 cr)
Code: AV00DV34-3003
General information
- Timing
- 01.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Department of Information Technology
- Campus
- Ecampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
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.
Evaluation
Assessment Pass/Fail based on lecture quizzes, exercises, and assignments.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed