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Introduction to Programming (COMP90059)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Dual-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 - On Campus |
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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 and is not suitable for students with prior programming experience.
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 completed or have been exempted from any of the following subjects are not permitted to take this subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP10002 | Foundations of Algorithms |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - 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 |
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One programming-based assignment, requiring approximately 15-20 hours of work. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes ( ILO's) 1, 2, 3 and 4.
| Week 12 | 10% |
10 weekly programming tasks, 1% each, total of 10% to be done online. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2, 3 and 4.
| From Week 1 to Week 11 | 10% |
One programming-based assignment, requiring approximately 5-13 hours of work. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (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% |
Mid-semester test. The mid-semester test addresses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 2 and 3.
| Week 7 | 10% |
Additional details
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Wally Smith Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 40 hours, comprising two 2-hour lectures and three 1-hour tutorials per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 23 January 2023 to 24 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 30 January 2023 Census date 3 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 February 2023 Assessment period ends 10 March 2023 Summer Term contact information
Wally Smith
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Simon D'Alfonso Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Simon D'Alfonso
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Robert Schmid Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Email: rschmid@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200
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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 (Bioinformatics) Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) 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