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

Students learn to understand the software development process. They are familiar with the core set of algorithms and data structures. They are able to program medium sized applications with graphics and master a modern programming language.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 08.01.2025 - 20.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Johanna Bragge

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: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Input/Output, variables, conditional statements, loops, strings, own functions, lists and other data structures, files, external libraries. The course is based on the Introduction to Programming course at MOOC.fi

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments
    Exam

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Opening lecture
    Weekly help sessions
    Independent work with the MOOC exercises
    Exam
    Total 160h (6 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    MOOC, tarkempi linkki julkaistaan kurssin kotisivulla MyCoursesissa

     

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III