DD1331 Fundamentals of Programming 5.0 credits

Fundamental computer concepts.

Programming in a modern programming language (Python). Data structures and classes. Problem-solving through division into sub-problems. Program structuring. Several smaller programming assignments as well as one larger, individual programming assignment with strong emphasis on structuring and specification of included modules. Graphic descriptions of the connection between variable names, types and data.

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

• classify syntactic elements in program code with correct terminology
• identify and apply basic data types, classes and type conversions
• apply and debug flow control as well as logical and arithmetic expressions
• analyze the scope and extent of a variable
• debug short programmes written by others
• write and troubleshoot longer programmes
• write a specification for a longer programme
• divide a problem into manageable parts
• divide a program into manageable parts
• use and evaluate good programming practices
• evaluate, troubleshoot and with correct terminology describe recursive algorithms
• combine the embedded functions of the programming language with own functions to solve programming problems

in order to

• be able to carry out computations and solve programming problems
• be prepared for the next course in computer science.

For higher grades, the student should also be able to

• implement an interactive graphical user interface.

High school mathematics (scientific program). Some computer experience (the concepts of operating system and file, and experience from some computer application, e.g. word processing). DD1301 Computer introduction is recommended and can be read in parallel.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• KONT - Partial exam, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory Assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Individual programming project, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Marcus Dicander

Sten Andersson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

The earlier course components LAB4, TEN2 and LAB2 have been replaced by LAB1, KONT and PRO1, respectively.

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex