MEK3100 Advanced Python Programming for Engineers Course description

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. 

Lectures, practice and project assignments.

MEK1300 - Programming 1

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. 

Lectures and exercises.

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

• Submission of one programming assignment.

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.

No aids are allowed.

The course addresses the engineering work that forms the basis of building a process plant. It includes calculations in process technology, preparation of drawings and selection of equipment and components. The field is theoretically demanding, but also requires practical sense.

None.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence. 

Knowledge 

• can explain process and technical components, and their drawing symbols
• can read drawings and process flow charts (P&ID)
• can explain current codes and knowledge about associated standards
• has basic knowledge about software related to the field

Skills

The student

• is able to prepare process flow charts, pipe arrangement drawings and isometric drawings
• is able to calculate flow forces
• can execute calculations loads on a pipe system
• is able to perform stress and flexibility analyzes
• can dimension trailers and bearings
• can construct expansion joints

General competence

The student

•  is able to construct and dimension a process plant using relevant theory, use of professional software, knowledge of standards and use of equipment catalogs 

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Three project assignments