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Introduction to programming (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB81-3002

General information


Enrollment
23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
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
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
Timo Mynttinen
Teacher in charge
Timo Mynttinen
Groups
ITMI21SP
Information technology, full-time studies
Course
IT00EB81
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Objective

You know what programming and programmatic problem-solving is.
You know the basic concepts of programming: variables, conditional blocks, control flow structures and functions.
You understand the basic elements and their roles in web programming: user interfaces, web servers and database servers.
You understand the basic structures and use of modern programming languages.
You understand the role of data storage in programs.

Content

What basic structures do program codes consist of?
What programming skills are needed for application programming, and how do you code simple programs using modern IDEs?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.

Study forms and methods

You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Student workload

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom and labs. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writings takes the rest of the time.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Learn task submissions. One mid term exam.
To be settled in detail at the course kick off.

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