BDA 507 Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)MEF UniversityDegree Programs Big Data Analytics (English) (Non-Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Big Data Analytics (English) (Non-Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 1.5 Number of Credits: 90 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Gradutate School of Science and Engineering
Course Code BDA 507
Course Title in English Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
Course Title in Turkish Büyük Veri için Programlamaya Giriş (Python)
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Flipped Classroom,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) Building on the skills acquired during the undergraduate degree, an improved and deepened level of expertise in the field of big data analytics related to machine learning.
2) Applied in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of statistics, computation and computer science related to machine learning.
3) Extensive knowledge about the analysis and modeling methods used in machine learning and their limitations.
4) Ability to design and perform exploratory research based on analytics, modeling and experimentation; to generate solutions to complex situations encountered in this process and to interpret the results.
5) Ability to describe the analytics process and its results both verbally and in writing on national and international platforms within or outside of the field of machine learning.
6) Awareness of social, scientific and ethical values regarding the machine learning, processing, usage, interpretation and dissemination stages and in all related professional activities.
7) Professional awareness new and emerging applications in the machine learning field and an ability to demonstrate their uses.
8) Competence to act as a leader in multi-disciplinary teams, to develop big data-driven solutions to complex situations; to take responsibility.
9) Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2.
10) Understanding of social and environmental aspects of machine learning applications.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Building on the skills acquired during the undergraduate degree, an improved and deepened level of expertise in the field of big data analytics related to machine learning. S
2) Applied in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of statistics, computation and computer science related to machine learning. H
3) Extensive knowledge about the analysis and modeling methods used in machine learning and their limitations. H
4) Ability to design and perform exploratory research based on analytics, modeling and experimentation; to generate solutions to complex situations encountered in this process and to interpret the results. N
5) Ability to describe the analytics process and its results both verbally and in writing on national and international platforms within or outside of the field of machine learning. N
6) Awareness of social, scientific and ethical values regarding the machine learning, processing, usage, interpretation and dissemination stages and in all related professional activities. N
7) Professional awareness new and emerging applications in the machine learning field and an ability to demonstrate their uses. N
8) Competence to act as a leader in multi-disciplinary teams, to develop big data-driven solutions to complex situations; to take responsibility. N
9) Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing at European Language Portfolio General Level B2. N
10) Understanding of social and environmental aspects of machine learning 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 Presentation
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 will 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 % 60
Project 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration cakart@mef.edu.tr
02123953600

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