Introduction to Python

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• demonstrate skills in technical report writing.
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of writing structured computer programs, applicable to using any high level programming language.
• demonstrate a working facility of using Python.
• carry out analysis, design and implementation of algorithms using Python.
• programme according to good practice, applicable in all high level languages.
• write structured computer programs, applicable using any high level programming language.
• access your own library of algorithms for use in other modules or in project work.
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of traditional computing algorithm analysis, design and implementation using Python.

No prior programming experience is required. The module will cover the basic principles of programming in a high level language. The main focus will, however, be in developing a working facility of Python. The module will cover a range of the most commonly used techniques and algorithms including technical calculations as well as data manipulation, graphics, file handling, and the use of package extensions such as numpy. Practical exercises are used to reinforce the ideas taught in the module, which will enable the students to build up their own library of algorithms for use in other modules or in project work.

The module will be taught using a mixture of lectures and computer workshops: 18 hours of computer workshops; 6 hours of lectures.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.