FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

SE 113 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Introduction to Programming
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
SE 113
Spring
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Q&A
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to provide the students with basic skills of programming. Python programming language will be used. Topics include the following concepts: fundamental types, variables, statements, control flow structures, functions, file operations and classes.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to develop programs in Python programming language.
  • Will be able to use control structures (decision and loop statements) in Python language.
  • Will be able to design functions in Python language.
  • Will be able to use several data structures (strings, lists, dictionaries) in Python language.
  • Will be able to handle file input/output operations using Python programming language.
  • Will be able to define classes using Python programming language
Course Description Course Content This course introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of programming using Python programming language.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to programming in Python. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 1.
2 Fundamental data types, constants, variables, operators; LAB#1. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 2.
3 Input statements, algorithm, pseudocode; LAB#2. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapters 3 and 5.
4 Flow control: Conditional execution; LAB#3. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 3.
5 Flow control: Loop/repetition statements, for, while; LAB#4. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 5.
6 Flow control: Nested loops, break, continue; LAB#5. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 5.
7 Functions; LAB#6, Midterm exam 1. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 4.
8 Character strings. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Ünite 6
9 Lists; LAB#7. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 8.
10 Dictionaries; LAB#8. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 9.
11 File handling: Input/output operations; LAB#9. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 7.
12 Classes and objects: Using objects; LAB#10. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 14.
13 Midterm 2.
14 Classes and objects: Defining classes. Severance, Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Chapter 14.
15 Review.
16 Final exam.

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Python for Everybody: Exploring Data in Python 3, Charles Severance, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 978-1530051120

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
15
10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
18
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
6
84
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
10
20
Final Exam
1
12
12
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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