Python programming and data processing (5 cr)

Code: IT00EB85-3001

General information

Enrollment: 12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
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

Seats: 20 - 40

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers: Timo Hynninen

Teacher in charge: Timo Hynninen

Groups: ITMI20SP
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?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Evaluation scale

1-5