Text

Course syllabus - Computer Programming with Python

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

DVA143

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Computer Science

Organisation

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Ratified

2025-01-16

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2025-05-21
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Books

    Hunt, John.

    A Beginners Guide to Python 3 Programming

    Softcover ISBN 978-3-031-35121-1 eBook ISBN 978-3-031-35122-8 Other books that cover basic programming with Python are also good. There is also a lot of information available on the internet.

    ISBN: 3031351223

    LIBRIS-ID: k2z1m01mh3ws5642

    URL: Tillgänglig för användare inom Mälardalens högskola

    2nd ed. 2023., Cham, Springer International Publishing, 1 online resource (532 pages)

    Mandatory

    Compendium

    Åberg, Christian

    Programming with Python

    The compendium will be provided in Canvas.

    Mandatory

Objectives

The "Computer Programming with Python" course is an introductory programming course. It provides basic knowledge in structured programming and program construction using the Python programming language. The course also introduces how to communicate with Hypertext Transfer Protocol-based Application Programming Interfaces (web services) using Python scripts.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  1. explain basic language elements,
  2. use the language's standard library,
  3. understand how to extend the language's functionality with third-party libraries,
  4. solve a problem by constructing a structured program and
  5. explain how to call and interpret responses from web services using Python.

Course content

Programming Techniques: Basic knowledge of structured programming techniques as well as problem-solving and debugging.
Programming Language: Basic language elements such as data types, logical operators, selection, iteration, loops, functions, file handling, and input/output.
Web Services: JavaScript Object Notation and RESTful Application Programming Interfaces.

Requirements

Basic eligibility and Mathematics 3b or 3c or Mathematics C Or: Mathematics – Further level 1b or Mathematics – Further level 1c

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), Laboratory series continuously reported according to instructions, 5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Written examination (TEN1), 2.5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-4, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with DVA128 Computer Programming with Python.