Required texts

Textbook:

1. Starting out with Python Gaddis, Tony, author. Fifth edition.; Global edition. 2022 

2. Python for Data & Analytics: A Business-Oriented Approach Edition 1.0 | Copyright 2023 |Publication Date: October 2022, Daniel Groner, Fordham Â鶹´å

https://www.prospectpressvt.com/textbooks/groner-python 

Recommended References: 

Link to Library Unit Resources (/library/teachingstaff/unit-resources)

1. Fundamentals of Python : first programs, Lambert, Kenneth Alfred, 1951-, author. Osborne, Martin, 1944-, author.;, ProQuest (Firm), Secon

Link to Library resource  https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991005006624603996

2. CodeGrade: (Online Resource)

https://www.codegrade.com/coding-courses/introduction-to-python-curriculum 

3. How to code in Python: Greg Reid, 2020

4. Think Python Allen., 2nd ed., updated for Python 3 2016

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

To Pass the Unit, you will need to satisfy the following conditions:

1. Complete the following assessments including Quiz1, Quiz2, Case Study with Programming problems and Programming project including presentaions and interview, and there should be no outstanding resubmissions by Friday of week 12.
2. The student's final grade is based on the Total Mark, obtained as the sum of all the assessment items Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Lab Work, Case Study with Programming problems and  Programming Project.
3.  In the case of illness, misadventure, or unavoidable commitments at the scheduled time of an examination, students should contact the Unit Convener as soon as possible. (Well in advance if possible).
4. You must achieve at least 50% marks overall of the available marks in the Unit.
5. The students final grade is the sum of all the assessment items/

The unit convener reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.

Once the above conditions have been satisfied, grades will be awarded as per the following table:

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not offered in this unit unless required by the relevant university policy.

Assessment

• The student final grade is the sum of all the assessment items.
• The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.
• Please note that Suspected academic misconduct will be referred to an appropriate prescribed authority (such as the ADE) under the Â鶹´å of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023 for all assessment activities in this unit.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and Â鶹´å of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Inclusion and engagement

It is strongly recommended that students who need assistance in undertaking the unit because of disability or an ongoing health condition register with the Inclusion and Engagement Office as soon as possible so that reasonable adjustment arrangements can be made.

Participation requirements

Your participation in lectures, tutorial and programming lab  activities, will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily complete assessment items.

Required IT skills

Ability to use the computer and have a basic knowledge of computers.

In-unit costs

Continuous access to personal laptop and Internet off-campus and on-campus.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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