Programming through Python (823G5)
Programming through Python
Module 823G5
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Understand, and be able to successfully carry out, the write-edit-compile-run cycle of software development in Python in an appropriate software development environment.
Understand and be able to use fundamental programming concepts such as variables, conditional statements, looping constructs, and functions (methods).
Understand basic object oriented concepts such as object, class, abstraction, hierarchy, modularity and encapsulation.
Understand, and be able to use simple built in data-types such as strings, lists, dictionaries and some of the common library classes.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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