CB2240Introduction to Business Programming in Python

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课程简介

This course will introduce fundamental programming concepts and applications in business services. The main topics include basic concepts of expressions, variables, functions, logic, and conditional statements. Python modules will be used to solve business problems through data analyses and visualizations. After completing the course, students will be able to write simple Python programs to solve real and practical problems in various business disciplines. As an introductory programming course, the concepts and skills will help students understand how information technologies (Python programming) facilitate data-driven decision-making processes in modern organizations. With the looming transformative impacts of AI and machine learning in areas such as auditing, FinTech, digital marketing, and supply chain 4.0, this introductory Python course will pave ways for all business students to pursue more advanced skills necessary to adapt to the changing labor market. Students wishing to advance their programming skills in Python and basic machine learning can take the advanced course of IS2240 Python Programming for Business.

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课程内容

Keyword Syllabus This is an introductory course, and basic concepts of expressions, variables, functions, logic and conditional statements, and modules will be covered. The course will focus on programming skills with practical applications to business disciplines.

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预期学习成果

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Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
               CILOs                                              Weighting (if DEC-A1          DEC-A2          DEC-A3
                                                                  app.)
1              Explain the structure of a Python program          20              x
               and understand the basics of computer
               programming.
2              Analyze, read, test and debug Python programs. 20                  x             x
3              Identify, characterize, and analyze a problem,  30                               x               x
               and write Python programs to solve the business
               problem.
4              Apply in real life, Python programming             30                            x               x
               knowledge and techniques to facilitate data-
               driven decision-making through data analyses
               and visualization.

A1: Attitude
Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity,
asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers.

A2: Ability
Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills
to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to
real-life problems.

A3: Accomplishments
Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new
artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes.

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先修条件

无（校方注明 Nil）

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建议先备知识

无（校方注明 Nil）

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并修要求

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其他修读要求

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等同课程及条件

IS2240 Python Programming for Business

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互斥课程及条件

无（校方注明 Nil）

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怎么考，怎样才算通过

考核方式

Continuous assessment: 60%; Examination: 40%; Examination duration: 2 hours

各项考核占多少分

考核项目	比重	生成式 AI 使用	备注与限制
Participation and Laboratory ExercisesCILO 1, 2, 3, 4	20%	否（No）	原表未列明
Individual AssignmentCILO 2, 3, 4	20%	否（No）	原表未列明
Weekly QuizCILO 1, 2, 3, 4	20%	否（No）	原表未列明

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Assessment Tasks / Activities (ATs)
                     ATs                    CILO No.              Weighting (%)        Remarks ("-" for   Allow Use of
                                                                                       nil entry)         GenAI?
1                    AT1: Participation     1, 2, 3, 4            20                   -                  No
                     and Laboratory
                     Exercises
                     Each laboratory
                     has in-class
                     exercises to assess
                     students’ hands-
                     on programming
                     skills of the topics
                     covered.


4      CB2240: Introduction to Business Programming in Python




2                       AT2: Individual     2, 3, 4             20               -                   No
                        AssignmentThe
                        individual
                        assignment,
                        including
                        programme
                        codes, results,
                        written reports and
                        presentation, is
                        required to assess
                        the technical
                        analysis and
                        implementation
                        skill sets of the
                        students.
3                       AT3: Weekly         1, 2, 3, 4          20               -                   No
                        QuizThe quizzes
                        serve the purpose
                        of continuous
                        assessment
                        of students’
                        understanding of
                        the critical domain
                        areas and as an
                        indicator of how
                        well the students
                        have performed.

Continuous Assessment (%)
60

Examination (%)
40

Examination Duration (Hours)
2

Additional Information for ATs
Note: Students must pass BOTH coursework and examination in order to get an overall pass in this course.

通过条件

Must pass both coursework and examination to get an overall pass.

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