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

• Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Basic studies in technology
• Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Basic studies in technology

1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)

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

quizzes,
laboratory work, exam
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
Exam is passed with 50% threshold

25% weekly quizzes
20% automation laboratory
20% project
40% exam

• Anukka Harri
• Ullah Rizwan

Ullah Rizwan

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

No limit (45 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06

Date will be announced later - Other assignments