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Programming and Software Development (COMP90041) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject comprises a weekly 2-hour lecture followed one 2-hour tutorial per week (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour lab) exercise. Weekly readings are assigned from the textbook, and weekly laboratory exercises are assigned. Additionally, a significant amount of project work is assigned.

     

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    At the beginning of the year, the coordinator will propose a textbook on Java programming which will be made available through University Book Shop and library. The current suggested textbook is Walter Savitch: Absolute Java. Pearson Education International. 4th Edition (or 5th Edition).

     

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    The IT industry is a large and steadily growing industry. Programming skills are essential for working in the IT industry, for example in software development companies, website development companies, telecommunication companies and game development companies. Most large companies have an IT department for managing their software or server. Programming skills are also necessary for employees in such IT departments.

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  • 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.

  • 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: 7 January 2025