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Functional programming

Individual course

Course contents

  • the use of interactive shell
  • Haskell function syntax
  • recursion, types and type classes
  • lazy vs eager evaluation
  • partial evaluation
  • input and output

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student

  • knows the basic programming structures for functional programming and is able to write programs in a functional programming language.
  • is aware of the benefits of functional programming style and can solve problems in the functional programming way.

Teaching schedule

Self-study. Possibility to consult the teacher (no arranged learning events).

Completion methods

Individual work. Electronic exam on campus.

The course was previously under the name Functional programming 1.

More information in Tampere University’s study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

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Responsible teacher

Tampere University
Matti Rintala

Contact person for applications

FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
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Topic:
Programming
Course code:
COMP.CS.130
Study credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
7.1.–31.7.2025 (flexible start)
Application start date:
08.04.2025
Application deadline:
15.5.2025
Host university:
Tampere University
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Teaching method:
Blended
Place of contact learning:
Tampere
Teaching language:
English
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