FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Mathematics

SE 113 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Introduction to Programming
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
SE 113
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to provide the students with basic skills of programming. Python programming language will be used. Topics include the following concepts: fundamental types, variables, statements, control flow structures, functions, file operations and classes.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to develop programs in Python programming language.
  • Will be able to use control structures (decision and loop statements) in Python language.
  • Will be able to design functions in Python language.
  • Will be able to use several data structures (strings, lists, dictionaries) in Python language.
  • Will be able to handle file input/output operations using Python programming language.
  • Will be able to define classes using Python programming language
Course Description Course Content This course introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of programming using Python programming language.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to programming in Python. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 1.
2 Fundamental data types, constants, variables, operators; LAB#1. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 2.
3 Input statements, algorithm, pseudocode; LAB#2. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapters 3 and 5.
4 Flow control: Conditional execution; LAB#3. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 3.
5 Flow control: Loop/repetition statements, for, while; LAB#4. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 5.
6 Flow control: Nested loops, break, continue; LAB#5. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 5.
7 Functions; LAB#6, Midterm exam 1. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 4.
8 Character strings. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Ünite 6
9 Lists; LAB#7. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 8.
10 Dictionaries; LAB#8. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 9.
11 File handling: Input/output operations; LAB#9. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 7.
12 Classes and objects: Using objects; LAB#10. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 14.
13 Midterm 2.
14 Classes and objects: Defining classes. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 14.
15 Review.
16 Final exam.

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Charles Severance, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 978-1530051120

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
15
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
18
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
6
84
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
10
20
Final Exam
1
12
12
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics or theories and applications of statistics.

2

To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge, interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the fields of mathematics or statistics.

3

To be able to apply mathematics or statistics in real life phenomena with interdisciplinary approach and discover their potentials.

4

To be able to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach and develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

5

To be able to share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals, non-professionals.

6

To be able to take responsibility both as a team member or individual in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field, planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project.

7

To be able to use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.

8

To be able to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.

9

To be able to possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

10

To be able to connect concrete events and transfer solutions, collect data, analyze and interpret results using scientific methods and having a way of abstract thinking.

11

To be able to collect data in the areas of Mathematics or Statistics and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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