GT-2-024 (1) - Introduction to programming and automation

Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Basic studies in technology

1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)

English

Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Competence in natural science.

SDG's in focus:
- #4: Quality education
- #7: Affordable and clean energy

Upon completion of this study unit:

You understand the basic principles of
programming languages. (Knowledge)

You know the basics of the Python programming
language. (Knowledge)

You can create a simple program using Python.
(Skills)

You understand how programming can be used to
automate simple functions. (Approach) .

Theory and exercises
- Program structure
- Built-in functions
- Variables
- Data types
- Operators
- Modules and methods from external packages
- Functions and procedures
- Repetition and conditions
- Structuring of code
- Formatted output on the screen
- Write and read files
- Pandas
- Graphs
- Error handling
Automation lab
Final project

None

Material on Itslearning

• Lectures - 24 hours
• Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
• Individual studies - 55 hours
• Internet-based studies - 36 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Multiform education

Assignments,
laboratories and
project

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Assignments are approved
The automation labb is done and approved
The project is approved

The examinations contribute to the final grade
as follows:
25% assignments
25% automation laboratory
50% project

• Anukka Harri
• Roos Kim

Roos Kim

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (54 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2022-08-10 to 2022-09-06

Date will be announced later - Other assignments