Introduction to Programming (DAT120)
The student learns how to write and run software programs using the Python programming language. The student learns the basic functioning of a computer. In addition, the students should learn fundamental ICT security.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
DAT120
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
The course is about learning programming in the Python programming language. The students should get a basic understanding of structured and object-oriented programming. The students should be able to write and run their own programs. An important concept is dividing the task the student is solving into modules and programming each module independently. These modules may be functions or classes. The student should learn basic testing of these modules. The student should learn how their programs can get input from the user. The students should learn how their program can store and retrieve data from files on the computer. The student should learn basic use of the Python data structures list, tuple, set and dictionary.
The student should also learn the basics of how computers work and the basics of information security.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Have a general understanding for how computers work
- Have a general understanding of structured programming
- Have a general understanding of object-oriented programming
- Know basic terms such as variables, data types, control structures, lists, functions, classes and objects
- Have a basic understanding of information security
Skills
- The students should be able to solve programming tasks using the Python programming language
- The students should be able to write and run their own programs using control structures, functions, tables, classes and objects
- The students should be able to use methods from already existing classes, define their own classes and objects, and be able to establish communication between objects
- The students should know basic use of version control systems
General competencies
- The students should be able to plan and code runnable software programs
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Own handwritten or printed notes 1), Valid calculator, |
1) You can bring two A4 sheets with your own notes to the exam. The sheets can be handwritten or computer-written. You are allowed to write on both sides.
This course has a digital exam.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Erlend TøssebroCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Per JotunHead of Department:
Tom RyenMethod of work
This course will have four lecture hours per week. All students can get help for the exercises at a room reserved for the purpose between four and eight hours a week.
Completion of mandatory exercises are to be made at the times and in the groups that are assigned and published. Absence due to illness or for other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the exercises at other times are made unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed upon.
Failure to complete the assigned exercises on time or not having them approved will result in the students being barred from taking the exam of the course.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Programming (DAT110_1) | 7 |
| Object-oriented Programming (DAT100_1) | 5 |