Study Guide

Learning outcomes

After the course the student can 1. Create small programs with the Python programming language utilizing all basic commands and structures including list and class 2. Structure the program in multiple functions and libraries to make the programs understandable, maintainable, and extendable 3. Develop Python programs that can read data distributed as text files, select data of interest in the files, and analyze basic characteristics of the data.

Learning material and recommended literature

In Moodle

Contents

Basic programming statements and structures with the Python programming language. Good programming style, performance of programs, and basics of data analytics from the programming point of view.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Teachers: Ilpo Kainulainen

Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-a24f3caf-43a5-4e05-a855-b6c5bf0a1660/brochure
Course participation requires fluency in using computer programs and files, but previous experience or knowledge in programming is not necessary.

Assessment scale

1-5