Python Programming (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Non-mandatory kick-off meetings in the first two course weeks.
You will be required to confirm your course participation by completing a given set of exercises within the first two weeks of the semester.
Hands-on programming exam at campus in the next to last week of the semester.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Assessment
* Assignments, learning diary, and a hands-on programming exam

If you already have achieved the required learning objectives of this course, then you can show your competence with a portfolio and a demonstration exam. Please contact the teacher of the course if you need any advice on this matter. Recognition of prior learning should be applied for prior commencing the course.
See also: Further information regarding the recognition of prior learning

Intro

Python is one of the most popular programming languages today! In this course, you will take your first steps in Python and strengthen your existing programming skills. The hands-on programming exercises will give you a lot of practice and help you to learn the course content in a motivating way.

NB! This course is designed for students who already have prior programming experience.

Materials

The course material is available in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Two non-mandatory kick-off sessions at the campus + Individual studying + 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.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

Completion alternatives

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.

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

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.