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Introduction to Programming (COMP90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Wally Smith
Semester 1
Simon D'Alfonso
Semester 2
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of computing programming, and how to solve simple problems using high-level procedural language, with a specific emphasis on data manipulation, transformation, and visualisation of data.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Fundamental programming constructs; fundamental data structures; abstraction; basic program structures; algorithmic problem solving; use of modules.
The subject assumes no prior knowledge of computer programming.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject it is expected that the student be able to:
- ILO 1 - Develop programs that can manipulate static, structured large data using the Phython programming language
- ILO 2 - Identify the kind of data and algorithm most appropriate for solving a given problem
- ILO 3 - Employ basic algorithmic problem-solving techniques
- ILO 4 - Use programming to effectively communicate data to non-technical people
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following skills:
- Exercise critical judgement; undertake rigorous and independent thinking
- Adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks
- Develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills
- Develop high-level comprehension of technical literature skills
- Work as part of a team
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students enrolled in any of the following courses are not permitted to take this subject:
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Science (Computer Science)
- Master of Software Engineering
- Master of Electrical Engineering
- Master of Mechatronics Engineering
- Master of Spatial Engineering
Students enrolled in any of the following specialisations of the Master of Engineering are not permitted to take this subject:
- Software with Business
- Electrical
- Electrical with Business
- Mechatronics
- Software
- Spatial
Students who have passed any of the following subjects are not permitted to take this subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ISYS90088 | Introduction to Application Development | No longer available |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
One programming-based assignment, requiring approximately 25-30 hours of work. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes ( ILO's) 1, 2, 3 and 4.
| Week 12 | 20% |
Mid semester test. The mid semester test addresses ILO's 1, 2 and 3.
| Week 8 | 10% |
One programming-based assignment, requiring approximately 13- 5 hours of work. Addresses ILO's 1 and 3.
| Week 6 | 10% |
One 3 hour written exam. The exam addresses ILO's 1, 3 and 4.
| End of semester | 60% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Wally Smith Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 40 hours (two 2 hours lectures and two 2 hours workshop per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 January 2022 to 25 February 2022 Last self-enrol date 31 January 2022 Census date 4 February 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 February 2022 Assessment period ends 11 March 2022 Summer Term contact information
Wally Smith
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Simon D'Alfonso Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours, comprising two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Simon D'Alfonso
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Schmid Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading list will be circulated at the start of the pre-teaching period.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geoscience Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Course Master of Science (Bioinformatics) Informal specialisation Earth Sciences - 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.
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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024