Introduction to Programming and Computational Thinking, 6 credits (TDDE04)
Introduktion till programmering och datalogiskt tänkande, 6 hp
Main field of study
Computer Science and EngineeringLevel
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Erik BerglundDirector of studies or equivalent
Jalal Maleki| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | VOF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CDPU | Design and Product Development, M Sc in Engineering | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | Swedish | Linköping | o |
| 6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 2 | 1 | Swedish | Linköping | o |
Main field of study
Computer Science and EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Design and Product Development, M Sc in Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Intended learning outcomes
Advanced software simulation for design, construction and calculation are now common components in engineering. These simulation tools are also programming platforms and writing code enable the engineer to generate, visualize, and seek solutions using algorithms. Programming can become a basis for computational thinking in design, construction and calculation where the engineer writes programs to address creative tasks. The purpose of the course is that students acquire basic knowledge in programming and develop an understanding for the role of programming in modern engineering.
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- design and implement simple algorithms in a programming / scripting language (such as Python) commonly used in design and construction simulation
- explain basic concepts in programming and computational thinking, and
- describe how scripts can be used to generate and explore alternative design solutions for engineering tasks.
Course content
Basic concepts of programming and computational thinking
Basic data and program structures
The basics of Python programming language
Design and construction of 2D and 3D object programming tool such as Blender
Modelling of the design problems in the form of computer program
Teaching and working methods
The course consists of lectures, introduction to programming amd presentation of code solutions in seminars.
Examination
| UPG1 | Assignments | U, G | 2 credits |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | U, G | 2 credits |
| PRA1 | Individual assignment | U, G | 2 credits |
Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för datavetenskapDirector of Studies or equivalent
Jalal MalekiExaminer
Erik BerglundEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 hRecommended self-study hours: 108 h
Course literature is preliminary
There is no course literature available for this course.
| UPG1 | Assignments | U, G | 2 credits |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | U, G | 2 credits |
| PRA1 | Individual assignment | U, G | 2 credits |
Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’.
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