INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BIL103	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING	4	4	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. HAMDİ ALPER ÖZYİĞİT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide participants with basic information about the Python programming language, to gain skills in software development and implementation with Python, and to develop projects with the Python programming language.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to the Python programming language, basic components of programming (computers, development environments, editors, compilers, etc.), variables, data types, control and loop structures, the most basic data structures, functions, practical project development and presentation with Python.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

1. Students who successfully complete the course will be able to develop programs using the Python programming language. 2. Will be able to use flow control structures (decision and loop statements) in the Python language. 3. Will be able to use various data structures (arrays, lists, dictionaries) in the Python language. 4. Will be able to design functions in the Python language. 5. Will be able to perform file input/output operations using the Python programming language.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Python Programming Language Basics	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
2	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Comment Lines, Variables, Data Types, Operators	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
3	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Basic Functions in Python	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
4	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Conditional and Logical Expressions	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
5	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Lists and their features	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
6	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Bundles and Dictionaries	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
7	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Loop Structures in Python	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Loop and Basic Function Applications in Python	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
10	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Advanced Features of Functions and Applications	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
11	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Functions, Global and Local Variables	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
12	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Modules in Python	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
13	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Object Oriented Programming in Python	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
14	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Error and Error Management in Python, File Management	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
15	Relevant section of the textbook, additional resources and lecture notes	Error and Error Management in Python, File Management	Lesson presentation, Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming, by Eriz Matthes, No Starch Press, 2023. Automate The Boring Stuff With Python, 2nd Edition, by Al Sweigart, No Starch Press, 2019.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to adopt math and science knowledge to the problems of Mechatronic Engineering.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use the scientific methods to solve problems of Mechatronic Engineering.					4
2	Able to plan experiment, build hardware, collect data using modern devices and analyze data.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can define, scientize and solve the actual mechatronics problems.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use modern tools such as softwares in engineering design and analysis.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prone to work in interdisciplinary teams and be a team leadership.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to find solutions that meet technical and economical expectations when designing a system with components.					4
2	Can approach with a global perspective to Mechatronics Engineering.					4
3	Able to keep up to date of self-awarness in the field.					4
4	Can follow academic and industrial developments related Mechatronics Engineering.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work in the field, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments.					4
2	Have written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have professional and ethical values and sensitive to these.	0
2	Sensitive to health and safety issues in Mechatronic Engineering.	0
3	Sensitive to social, environmental and economic factors in professional activities.	0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	5	70
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	2	28
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	49	0	149