Object-Oriented Programming with Python (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

1. Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
2. Classes, Objects and Methods
3. Objects and references
4. Class hierarchies
5. Module tests with objects
6. Design Patterns

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- explain the different phases and main methods of the development of a software product
- explain the concepts class hierarchy, inheritance, and polymorphism, and utilize these in software development
- discuss the possibilities of parallel programming
- apply exception handling mechanisms
- design, implement and document a simple user interface application

Content

- object-oriented structures
- error handling with exceptions
- threads
- database connection
- software development process and methods
- UML diagrams

Materials

Published at git.dc.turkuamk.fi

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises

Exam schedules

Exam is multiple choice on main OO concepts, contributing 20% to course grade
On week 49

Completion alternatives

Assessment exam in a manner agreed upon with the teacher.

Student workload

Online lectures 12h
supervised exercises 36h
final exam and preparation 8h
independent exercises 74h

Evaluation methods and criteria

for a total of 100pts:
50 pts homework submitted
30 pts development process evidence in gitlab repo
20 pts concepts exam

Failed (0)

<50 pts
missing homework
No systematic gitlab commit evidence

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-70 pts
homework missing
Weak evidence of systematic commit cycle

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-90 pts
Clear evidence of systematic commit cycle

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

>90 pts

Qualifications

Introduction to Programming or equivalent programming skills

Further information

itslearning course page