DM536: Introduction to Programming
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: Danish or English depending on the teacher, but English if international students are enrolled
EKA: N330004102
Assessment: Second examiner: Internal
Grading: 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Bachelor
STADS ID (UVA): N330004101
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 31-03-2022
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Approved - active
Comment
Entry requirements
The course cannot be followed if the student has passed DM550, DM562, DM574, DM857, DS800, DS801, DS830 or MM560, or if the student has DM550, DM562, DM857, DS800, DS801, DS830 or MM560 mandatory in their curriculum.
Academic preconditions
Course introduction
The course gives an introduction to structured programming. The course provides an academic basis for solving problems by modelling and implementing computer programs.
In relation to the learning outcomes of the degree the course has explicit focus on:
- implement the use of computers in practice
This course builds upon the students' highschool competences in Mathematics. The course's content is essential for later courses in algorithms and software development, where the students are required to be able to program, in particular Scientific Programming.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course are that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- design models for concrete problems.
- devise a program structure based on the model.
- implement the planned program in the concrete programming language used.
- design and implement recursive solutions of problems.
- use basic tree structures and algorithms for these.
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- The basic structuring tools sequence, repetition, conditional instruction and procedure.
- Fundamental data structures such as lists, maps, and trees.
- Structured programming techniques, including examples and applications.
- Recursion and recursive data structures.
The course is taught in Python.
Literature
Examination regulations
Exam element a)
Timing
Autumn and January
Tests
Portfolio examination with oral defence
EKA
N330004102
Assessment
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Duration
Oral examination 30 minuttes
Examination aids
All allowed. - the project
Not allowed - oral defence.
Not allowed - oral defence.
ECTS value
5
Additional information
Portfolio consisting of: The exam consists of a group project (programming and written report), possibly divided into several submissions. The oral defence is held during the exam period in january. The defence takes form as a group exam, taking into account each student's individual contribution. In addition, there are some small compulsory (individual) assignments that need to be solved in some selected e-hours during the course of the semester.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
At the faculty of science, teaching is organized after the three-phase model ie. intro, training and study phase.
Teaching activities are planned for the following amount of hours:
- Introphase (lectures): 20 hours
- Training phase: 20 hours (discussions)
In the intro phase a combination of classical lectures, where the terms and methods of the course are presented, and more applied sessions, where students are taught how the learnt knowledge can be applied in concrete scenarios, is employed.
The training phase consists of discussion sessions, where the students learn the competences that enable them to transform their knowledge into solution and, consequently, into concrete computer programs.
In the study phase the students get concrete problems to solve in small groups, with the goal of improving their understanding and their competences regarding the contents of the course.
Teacher responsible
Timetable
Administrative Unit
Team at Educational Law & Registration
Offered in
Recommended course of study
Transition rules
Transitional arrangements describe how a course replaces another course when changes are made to the course of study.
If a transitional arrangement has been made for a course, it will be stated in the list.
See transitional arrangements for all courses at the Faculty of Science.