Models of Computation (COMP30026) // Further information
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LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject involves two 1-hour lectures per week followed by one 2-hour tutorial. Weekly tutorial problems are assigned and discussed in class. Tutors may use tutorial time to demonstrate applications of the theory, such as SAT-solver use, logic programming, and parsing. Lectures and tutorials are designed to be interactive, and the written assignments are designed to be challenging, so as to generate discussion. Although written assignments are submitted by students individually, in-plenum discussion of the problems encouraged.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The subject uses online reading materials and offers access to visualisation tools (the JFLAP suite), an interactive learning platform (Grok), an online discussion forum, and advance access to all teaching materials, including slides used in lectures.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The subject is foundational. While the practice of computing changes fast, the theoretical underpinnings, and many of the basic concepts underlying computation, change only slowly. A foundation in logic and mathematics provides important conceptual tools that are used by theoreticians, computer scientists, and software engineering practitioners alike.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Computing Specialisation (formal) Software with Business Major Computing and Software Systems Major Computer Science Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Specialisation (formal) Software - 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.
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Last updated: 3 November 2022