Foundations of Algorithms (COMP10002) // Further information

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  • Subject notes

    This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc. Students undertaking this subject will require regular access to the internet.

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures, programming workshops, and programming exercises and assessed programming assignments. Students will also be expected to develop and submit programming assignments for assessment.

     

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides, and will be expected to own a copy of the textbook nominated by the coordinator. Other guidance will be provided via the LMS.

     

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Programming competencies are a critical part of a range of career pathways, including in IT, engineering, and mathematics. In addition, an understanding of the fundamental nature of computation is a key enabler across all science discipline areas, including genetics and physics.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)
    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
    Informal specialisationSelective subjects for B-BMED
    Informal specialisationBachelor of Design Elective Subjects
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    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

Last updated: 20 March 2025