Python Programming - Study guide

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to
* Explain basic concepts and terminology of the Python programming language
* Design, write, test and debug small command-line applications in Python

This course is a part of the 'ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services' and the 'Software Development' study profiles.

The prerequisite is that you have passed the course Introduction to Software Development (SOF001IT1AE), or another equivalent course, or you can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in the basics of programming prior commencing the course.

Please contact the teacher of the course if you need any advice on this matter.

The Python programming language
* Creating, running, testing and debugging small stand-alone Python programs
* Python program structure and life cycle
Elementary programming techniques in Python
* Console input and output
* Data types, variables and type conversions
* Statements, expressions, and operators
* Control structures
Functions
String handling
Data structures including lists, dictionaries, tuples, and files

The student
* has passable understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
* has passable knowledge and skills in writing simple Python programs
* needs often assistance in problem situations, and in the interpretation of the course material.

The student
* has good understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
* has good knowledge and skills in writing simple Python programs
* uses the course materials and other sources in an effective way to support own learning
* needs sometimes assistance in problem situations.

The student
* has excellent understanding of the course contents, core concepts and terminology
* has excellent knowledge and skills in writing simple Python programs
* uses the course materials and independently found sources fluently to support own learning
* can independently examine and solve almost all problem situations
* shows that he/she can acquire more knowledge and skills independently and apply them creatively.

Individual studying + online meetings + exam at the campus.
Teams group for questions and instruction. Email consultation on programming exercises.

NB! This course course is designed for students with prior programming experience. The course prerequisite is that you have passed the course Introduction to Software Development (SOF001IT1AE) or another equivalent course, or you can demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge in the basics of programming prior commencing the course.

The course material is available in Moodle.

Pasila Campus

Exam at campus on the next to last week of the semester.
Two re-exams in autum 2022.

English

12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

There are weekly programming exercises and written assignments. These are available in Moodle. The Viope platform is used for programming exercise submission.

Online kick-off meeting on the first course week.
You will be required to confirm your course participation by completing a given set of exercises within the first two weeks of the semester.
Online meetings 1-2 times per month
Hands-on programming exam at campus on the next to last week of the semester.

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If your starting-level is strong enough, then you can complete the course almost as it was a virtual course. That is, if you can keep up with the course / coursework on your own, then you are not required to join online meetings. The programming exam at the campus is still mandatory.

Kari Silpiö

15 - 30

A hands-on programming exam at the end of the semester. The exam takes place at the Pasila campus. Coursework activity might raise/lower course grade by one.

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