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
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecturing / 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.
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Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
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 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 Exam
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
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
6
84
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
2
10
Final Exams
1
12
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1 Being able to transfer knowledge and skills acquired in mathematics and science into engineering,
2 Being able to identify and solve problem areas related to Food Engineering,
3 Being able to design projects and production systems related to Food Engineering, gather data, analyze them and utilize their outcomes in practice,
4

Having the necessary skills to develop  and use  novel technologies and equipment in the field of food engineering,

5

Being able to take part actively in team work, express his/her ideas freely, make efficient decisions as well as working individually,

6

Being able to follow universal developments and innovations, improve himself/herself continuously and have an awareness to enhance the quality,

7

Having professional and ethical awareness,

8 Being aware of universal issues such as environment, health, occupational safety in solving problems related to Food Engineering,
9

Being able to apply entrepreneurship, innovativeness and sustainability in the profession,

10

Being able to use software programs in Food Engineering and have the necessary knowledge and skills to use information and communication technologies that may be encountered in practice (European Computer Driving License, Advanced Level),

11

Being able to gather information about food engineering and communicate with colleagues using a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

Being able to speak a second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

Being able to relate the knowledge accumulated during the history of humanity to the field of expertise

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