ITC 507 Programming for Data ScienceMEF UniversityDegree Programs Information Technologies (English) (Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Information Technologies (English) (Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 2 Number of Credits: 120 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code ITC 507
Course Title in English Programming for Data Science
Course Title in Turkish Programming for Data Science
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 174 hours per semester
Number of Credits 7.5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge None
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Graduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Students should be able to understand fundamentals of computer programming and learn how to design and implement computer algorithms to solve basic engineering problems in Python programming language
Course Description Fundamentals of computer programming. Algorithm development using iterative refinement, structural design, I/O processes, sequential processes, decision making processes, recursive processes, functions, arrays, files, formatted I/Os, programs in Python
Course Description in Turkish Bilgisayar programlamanin temelleri. Yapisal tasarim, iterative programlama, girdi/cikti yontemleri, karar yapilari, fonksiyon, katar, dosya kavramlarini kullanarak algoritma tasarimi ve gelistirilmesi. Programlama kavramlarinin Python dili kullanilarak ogretilmesi.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Understand computer programming fundamentals.(sequence, branching, iteration)
2) Design basic computer algorithms
3) Create computer programs to solve engineering problems (Implementation in Python)
4) Understand basics of C programming language ( functions, arrays, syntax of Python)
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) An ability to develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of Information Technologies at the level of expertise based on their undergraduate level qualifications.
2) An ability to apply scientific and practical knowledge in statistics, computing and computer science.
3) A Comprehensive knowledge of analysis and modeling methods and their limitations.
4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental H 2 based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process.
5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of information systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments.
6) An understanding of data collection, processing, use, interpretation and social, scientific and ethical values in all professional and professional activities.
7) An ability to take a leadership position in multi-disciplinary teams, develop information-based solution approaches in complex situations and to take responsibility.
8) An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of CEFR.
10) An understanding the social and environmental aspects of IT applications.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An ability to develop and deepen their knowledge in the field of Information Technologies at the level of expertise based on their undergraduate level qualifications. N
2) An ability to apply scientific and practical knowledge in statistics, computing and computer science. N
3) A Comprehensive knowledge of analysis and modeling methods and their limitations. N
4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental H 2 based researches, analyzes and interprets complex situations encountered in this process. N
5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of information systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. N
6) An understanding of data collection, processing, use, interpretation and social, scientific and ethical values in all professional and professional activities. N
7) An ability to take a leadership position in multi-disciplinary teams, develop information-based solution approaches in complex situations and to take responsibility. N
8) An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. N
9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of CEFR. N
10) An understanding the social and environmental aspects of IT applications. N
Prepared by and Date ,
Course Coordinator TUNA ÇAKAR
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. TUNA ÇAKAR

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to programming
2) Variables, strings, numbers, expressions
3) Sequence, Conditions, loops
4) Sequence, Conditions, loops
5) Algorithm Pseudocode
6) List and list operations
7) Data structures
8) Data structures
9) Data structures
10) Hash function
11) Recursive procedures
12) Open source and big data with python
13) Open source and big data with python
14) Students Presentations
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsPython Programming (open source) wikibooks, https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Python_Programming
Teaching MethodsLecturing in the class. Students work individually for project
Homework and Projects3 Homeworks, 1 Project
Laboratory WorkProgramming in computer laboratory
Computer UseFor Programming with Python
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 3 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 0.5 63
Laboratory 14 1 2 0.5 49
Homework Assignments 4 2 10 1 52
Midterm(s) 1 1 2 3
Final Examination 1 20 1 21
Total Workload 188
Total Workload/25 7.5
ECTS 7.5