The aim of the course is to learn and experience programmin in Python programming language as a popular programming language used in almoust about any type of programming with the availability of diverse and reliable libraries.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
Only those who want to gain knowledge about the Python programming language are advised to register. If you have mid or senior-level knowledge about the language, it might be not a good idea since your might lose time spent on repeating what you have already known.
Instructor(s)
Dr. Yusuf ALTUNEL
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday: 09.00-10.45, AK3 C12-14-16. 11.00-12.45 AK LAB 2B-04/06
Office Hour(s)
Yusuf Altunel, Friday, 13:00-14:00 (please request for a schedule before)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Hybrid lectures, online video and content, code examples displayed in lectures and the way how to modify such source codes, additional resources, after class repeatitions, personal work and projects.
Principle Sources
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2e; Al Sweigart; no starch press, 2019, ISBN-13: 9781593279929
Other Sources
[1] Python Crash Course, Eric Matthes; no starch press, 2016
[2] Programming Python, 4e; Mark Lutz; O’Reilly, 2011.
[3] Introduction to Python; Mark Lassoff & Julius Hernandez; LearnToProgram.tv, Incorporated, 2018
[4] Python for Developers; Mohit Raj; BPB Publications, 2020
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Python Basics
Oral and written presentation.
2. Week
Flow Control
Oral and written presentation.
3. Week
Functions
Oral and written presentation.
4. Week
Lists
Oral and written presentation.
5. Week
Dictionaries and Structuring Data
Oral and written presentation.
6. Week
Manipulating Strings
Oral and written presentation.
7. Week
Pattern Matching with Regular Expressions
Oral and written presentation.
8. Week
Midterm
Midterm.
9. Week
Reading and Writing Files
Oral and written presentation.
10. Week
Organizing Files
Oral and written presentation.
11. Week
Web Scraping
Oral and written presentation.
12. Week
Working with CSV Files and JSON Data
Oral and written presentation.
13. Week
Controlling the Keyboard and Mouse with GUI Automation
Oral and written presentation.
14. Week
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Having knowledge on the structure and syntax of Python as a programming language
LO-2
Having code development experience of Python environment tools
LO-3
Having information about the flexibility of Python
