Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • You know of the history and evolution of programming languages.
  • You understand the underlying principles of programming languages, including how programming languages work, how compilers work, and how programming languages are designed and built.
  • You understand the differences between low-level and high-level programming and know common programming paradigms.
  • You practice programming with contemporary programming languages and understand how programming languages can be used to tackle different problems at different abstraction levels.
  • You understand the need to pick the right tools for the right job.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 06.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Arto Hellas

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assessment is based on (1) returned coursework and (2) an exam (for Aalto degree students).

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Independent study including but not limited to studying course materials and external resources and working on course assignments.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online textbook and assignments.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring V - Summer
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Spring III - Summer