SIT102 - Introduction to Programming

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B, G, X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

J Wells

Incompatible with: MSC211
Contact hours:

2 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour online tutorial per week,  1 x 2 hour practical per week.

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit explores the relationship between computer program code and the software systems that are generated from them. Students experience developing simple software in the context of laboratory-based practicals and individual assignment tasks. They explore and use a variety of data types including arrays and structures, and elementary flow control including function calls, alternation and iteration. They examine I/O in which software interacts with simple text files and users via console and GUI components.

Assessment

Examination 50%, 2 x assignments (10%, 15%) 25%, 5 x online practical assessments (5% each) 25%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$969$969$969$2464$2610

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
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