Fundamentals of Programming (5 cr)
Code: A9288-NIA1821
General information
Enrollment
26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018
Timing
19.03.2019 - 02.05.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, tiko
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (NIA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
- Meija Lohiniva
- Antonius De Arruda Camara
- Jukka Malinen
Teacher in charge
Meija Lohiniva
Groups
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NIA218SN
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use the fundamental syntax and building blocks of programming languages
- plan, implement and test small-scale programs in accordance with the best practices of programming
Teaching methods
Contact sessions (2,5 hours / session) are based on guided workshops with the following format:
- Teacher's lecture to present the session's topics (30 mins)
- Hands-on programming exercises (2 hours)
Learning materials and recommended literature
Viope - virtual learning environment with interactive programming tools
Important dates
Will be disclosed on the course's Optima space
Further information for students
During this course students will learn the fundamentals of programming in a practical approach. Guided workshops will lead students to implement programs that use a varied amount of programming constructs. Although the programming language used in this course is Java, the principles learned in this course are also applicable to many other programming languages
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Two exams. The first one covering the first half of the course. The second one covering the second half of the course