Programming

Code:

ESG0030

Acronym:

PROG

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Computer Science
OFICIAL	Engineering

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Services Engineering and Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MESG	21	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge about Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and, in particular, allow them to develop their skills in computer programming.

Learning outcomes and competences

The students should be able to:

1) design algorithms and create programs;

2) solve problems using Python programming;

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction to programming. Algorithm design. Solving problems using Python programming.

Mandatory literature

Peter Wentworth; Learning with Python 3 (RLE)
Chuck Severance; Python for Everybody

Teaching methods and learning activities

Teaching is based on the following types of activities: presentation of theoretical concepts together with application examples; design algorithms and building programs problem solving and their implementation in computer; pratical problem solving using the Python programming language;

Software

Python interpreter

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	113,00
Frequência das aulas	49,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The approval is obtained with a final grade greater than or equal to 9.5.

Calculation formula of final grade

0.5x(1st test) + 0.5x(2nd test)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Two assessments