Python Programming (5 cr)

Code: SOF004AS2AE-3008

Basic information of implementation


Enrollment
02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025
Enrollment for the implementation has begun.
Timing
18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
ECTS Credits
5 cr
Campus
Pasila Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
ITBBA Business Information Technology
Teachers
Kari Silpiö
Groups
CONTACT
Contact implementation
BLENDED
Blended implementation
ITE4PASOF1
Business Information Technology, 4th semester, Software Development, Pasila, group 1
ITE4PAICI1
Business Information Technology, 4th semester, ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Pasila, group 1
ITE2PAICI1
Business Information Technology, 2nd semester, ICT Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Pasila, group 1
Course
SOF004AS2AE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

A non-mandatory kick-off meeting at the campus on the first course week.
A non-mandatory contact class on the second course week.
Individual studying.
Hands-on programming exam at the campus on the next to last week of the semester.

*** IMPORTANT ***
You will be required to confirm your course participation by completing a given set of exercises within the first two weeks 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

Mostly individual studying. Two non-mandatory contact classes at the beginning of the semester. On-site exam at the end of the semester.

Teams group for questions and instruction. Weekly email consultation on programming exercises.

*** IMPORTANT ***
This course is designed for students with prior programming experience.

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 before the course starts if needed.

Working life connections

-

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

On-site exam on the next to last week of the semester.
Two on-site re-exams in the next semester.

Internationality

The course is in English. Usually, there are participants from different nationalities.

Completion alternatives

-

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

Final exam
Your coursework might raise/lower your course grade by one.

*** IMPORTANT ***

* The required minimum amount of coursework should be completed before the exam.

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