Frequently Asked Questions

This is a continuously updated collection of frequently asked questions.

What is the expected workload for this course?

This course gives 6 ECTS credit points, corresponding to a total workload of 180 hours.
Subtracting the time spent during the 11 course sessions (11 × 1.5 hours) from the total, and dividing the remaining hours over 11 weeks results in an average additional workload of approximately 13.6 hours per week outside the classroom.
((180 – (11 × 1.5)) ÷ 11 ≈ 13.6)

Please note that this workload is designed to achieve an average grade according to the official European study system.

ILIAS Edit Permissions

Please check the permissions of your main folder in ILIAS Username_SS2025. If the permissions are not set correctly, you won’t be able to create subfolders.

How can I set the Python interpreter for a whole folder in VS Code instead of doing it for each script?

In this video, you’ll learn how to set the Python interpreter for an entire folder in Visual Studio Code, so you don’t have to configure it for each script individually You’ll find the video in ILIAS under BasePython → Lernvideos → VS_Interpreter.mp4

How can I set up the Python path on Windows as an administrator?

You’ll find the video in ILIAS under BasePython → Lernvideos → windows_python_path.mp4.

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