MEK1300 Programming 1 Course description

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in Python, a versatile and widely used programming language known for its simplicity and readability. In this course, students will embark on an exciting journey of learning the basics of Python programming. By the end of this course, students will have a strong grasp of Python's core concepts and will be well-prepared to explore more advanced topics and applications in Python.

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

After completing the course, students are expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence needed to engage in basic Python programming. The students will be well-prepared for more advanced Python courses and capable of applying their skills to solve real-world problems.

Knowledge:

The students can

• demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of Python programming, including variables, data types, and basic syntax.
• apply Python to manipulate numbers and strings, including performing arithmetic operations and working with text data.
• comprehend and employ conditional statements for decision-making in code execution.
• describe and utilize loops (for and while) to create iterative solutions to problems.
• understand the concept of functions, create custom functions, and demonstrate the ability to call and pass arguments to functions.
• differentiate between lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries and use them effectively for data storage and manipulation.

Skills:

The students can

• develop and apply algorithmic thinking skills to solve simple programming problems using Python.
• write Python code that follows best practices, including proper indentation, naming conventions, and code documentation.
• implement error handling techniques (try- and except blocks) to manage exceptions and troubleshoot issues in code.
• employ Python for file input and output, including reading from and writing to files.

General Competence:

The students can

• apply Python to address real-world problems, demonstrating the ability to break down complex tasks into manageable subtasks.
• Collaborate with peers on programming assignments, engaging in code reviews and providing constructive feedback.

Lectures and exercises.

The following work requirements are mandatory and must be approved in order to qualify for the examination:

Submission of two programming projects.

Individual written exam, 3 hours

The exam result 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.

None.

Grade scale A-F.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Hadi Zahmatkesh

The course has an overlap of 5 credits with the course MEK1200 Introduction to IT for engineers.