Emnebeskrivelse PGR211

The course will discuss different programming approaches in the Python programming language, especially, Object-oriented features vs functional programming practices and web programming techniques. The course will focus on when it is appropriate to use each of these features/approaches to address problems, not only limited to data science problems but also to understand Python's capabilities as a general-purpose programming language. The course will cover topics related to Object-oriented features of Python, Functional programming practices such as higher-order functions and anonymous functions, and web programming using some of the popular web frameworks in Python.

Knowledge

The student...

• understands the principles of object-oriented programming (eg. class, object, method, inheritance, polymorphy, encapsulation, etc.) and can use these to write object-oriented code
• understands the imperative, functional and object-oriented language features of Python and knows when it is appropriate to use each
• demonstrates the understanding of web programming practices using Python language

Skills

The student...

• can design an efficient data pipeline using different programming approaches
• can test, debug, conduct version control (git) and code in teams
• can employ one of the popular web frameworks in Python (eg Flask, Django, etc.) for web programming

General competence

The student...

• can critically assess different programming approaches for a particular data science problem
• can review a data pipeline and do a code review, document errors and suggest improvements

Bachelor of Data Science

Lectures, exercises and self-study.

Participation in lectures and exercises - 48 hours

Self-study - 80 hours

Independent practice / lab work / practical work individually or in groups - 60 hours

Execution of and preparation for the exam - 12 hours

Recommended use of time in total - 200 hours

Verifiable coursework requirements: one assignment that must be approved

Individual qualification: G/IG (approved/not approved)

Execution: in group

Verifiable (right of appeal): yes

Coursework requirements are to be handed in or conducted in accordance with information given by the lecturer and carried out within the duration of the course, as well as registered as approved/not approved at least two weeks before the exam/exam period.

Approved coursework requirements grant students permission to take exams. Unapproved coursework requirements result in the student’s withdrawal from the exam.

Exam: Written home examination in group

Duration: 4 weeks

Grading scale: The Norwegian grading system uses the graded scale A - F, where A is the best grade, E is the lowest pass grade and F is fail

Weighting: 100 % of the overall grade

Support materials: All support materials are allowed

Re-sit coursework requirements: submit one or more assignments

Re-sit exam: 2-week individual written home examination with a new assignment