Delivered at:: Department of Political Science and International Affairs

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 2 year, 1, 2 module

Instructor

Попов Александр Денисович

Full Syllabus

Abstract

Students will be introduced to Python ver. 3.x programming language in some minimal form. At the end of the course, students will: • Know the primary Python data types; • Know and use main programming constructions; • Create Python objects; • Write and execute simple scripts.

Learning Objectives

To give students a comprehensive overview of the Python programming language
To develop basic skills of programming in Python

Expected Learning Outcomes

creates Python objects, writes and executes simple scripts
knows and uses main programming constructions
knows the primary Python data types

Course Contents

Introduction to Programming for Social Sciences
Basics of Python
Loops and Sequences
More Data Structures
Functional Programming
Decision-Making Programming

Assessment Elements

Home Assignment
Intermediate semester work on solving one of the problems related to the social sciences with the help of programming. Based on the materials of past seminars.
Weekly Quizzes
A series of five-minute tests conducted at the seminars based on the materials of the online course studied at home.
Final exam
Final exam based on the course material.

Interim Assessment

2022/2023 2nd module
0.5 * Final exam + 0.25 * Weekly Quizzes + 0.25 * Home Assignment

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

H, S. (2013). A Byte of Python. Place of publication not identified: H, Swaroop. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsotl&AN=edsotl.OTLid0000581
Lutz, M. (2009). Learning Python : Powerful Object-Oriented Programming: Vol. 4th ed. O’Reilly Media.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Eric Matthes. (2019). Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition : A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming: Vol. 2nd edition. No Starch Press.

Bachelor’s Programme 'Political Science and World Politics'

Contacts

International Accreditation

Basics of Programming in Python