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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Introduction to Python Programming | |||
| Reference | CM1400 | Version | 2 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | November 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an understanding of fundamental Python programming principles and concepts to solve business problems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply core programming techniques and concepts. |
| 2 | Select appropriate data structures and coding techniques to solve a simple problem. |
| 3 | Employ existing libraries relevant for solving a given problem. |
| 4 | Apply industry standard version control tools to manage software deliverables. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Introduction to Programming Logic and Design: The programming environment; object-oriented programming concepts; Variables and Data Types; control structures (conditionals, loops); working with lists and strings; input and output; functions; classes; files, interpreting errors and exceptions; testing and simple debugging of code. Reusing existing functionality: libraries and APIs: developing and/ or extending existing solutions. Tools and techniques for sharing software solutions. Version control. Software development life cycle. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| The module is delivered using a combination of online self-study materials, directed reading and activities and supported using virtual workshops and tutor support. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 20 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 130 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | This coursework will consist of a software development exercise. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighing of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GUTA, G., 2022. Pragmatic Python Programming: Learning Python the Smart Way. Apress. |
| 2 | PADMANABHAN, T.R., 2016. Programming with Python. Singapore, Singapore: Springer. |
| 3 | HETLAND, M.L., 2017. Beginning Python: from novice to professional. 3rd ed. Apress. |
| 4 | SOMMERVILLE, I., 2016. Software engineering. 10th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |