Fundamentals of Programming (5 cr)

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

Materials

- Material provided by the teacher in Canvas
- Helsinki University Python MOOC online course
- Online sources
- Own laptop

Teaching methods

Students work with programming assignments independently as per online instructions. Students are strongly encouraged to come to weekly tutoring sessions to seek guidance with assignments that they could not complete on their own. Lecture videos are also provided. Individual exam and group work is how you demonstrate skills gained during the course.

Exam schedules

Voluntary remote tutoring sessions as per schedule.
Exam. See the timetable in Canvas.

Assignments must be completed by given deadlines to receive full points. The student must complete first assignment in two weeks from the start of the course. If the first assignment is not returned in time, a student will be de-registered from the course.

Completion alternatives

Completion alternatives can be agreed with the teacher.

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). ... The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

This course is about studying basic structures of a programming language. No previous programming experience required. Programming language used in this course is Python.