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MEK3100 Advanced Python Programming for Engineers Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Avansert Python-programmering for Ingeniører
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    This course is a continuation of MEK1300 – Programming 1 and goes deeper into more advanced topics in Python such as Object-Oriented Programming (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism), Functional Programming (Lambda expressions, Map, Filter, Zip), List Comprehension, Generators, Decorators, and Metaprogramming. 

  • Recommended preliminary courses

    MEK1300 - Programmering 1

  • Required preliminary courses

    MEK1300 - Programming 1

  • Learning outcomes

    After completing this course, the student has the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills, and general competence:

    Knowledge

    The student:

    • has a good overview of the Python programming language and can use it to solve real-life problems of moderate size. 
    • understands the principles of object-oriented programming features (e.g., class, object, method, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, etc.) and can use these to write object-oriented codes. 
    • understands the difference between functional and object-oriented features of Python and knows when it is appropriate to use each. 
    • is able to develop robust and reliable programs with good object-oriented design, can find alternative solutions for a given problem and evaluate the pros and cons of the different solutions. 

    Skills

    The student:

    • is able to write clear and efficient programs in Python.
    • is able to identify and correct errors in his/her own programs.
    • is be able to understand and familiarize himself/herself with other people's programs in order to troubleshoot, and modify them. 

    General competence

    The student:

    • is able to create effective programs in Python and solve relevant issues. 
    • is able to do a code review, document errors and suggest improvements. 
    • can critically assess different programming approaches for a given problem. 

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Lectures and exercises.

  • Course requirements

    The following work requirement is mandatory and must be approved to sit for the exam:

    • Submission of one programming assignment.

  • Assessment

    An Individual written exam of three hours.

    Exam results can be appealed.

    In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, an oral examination may be used instead. In case an oral exam is used, the examination result cannot be appealed.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    No aids are allowed.

  • Grading scale

    Graded scale A-F.

  • Examiners

    One internal examiner. External examiners is used regularly. 

  • Course contact person

    Hadi Zahmatkesh

  • Overlapping courses

    The course has 2 ECTS overlaps with the course ELI1500 Digital Systems.