Problem Solving and Programming
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
COMP 1039
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
105293
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences
To develop problem solving skills and basic programming techniques.
Problem Solving: Approaches to problem solving; a problem solving process; tools such as mind mapping, brainstorming, abstraction, decomposition.
Introduction to programming – language concepts, keywords, types, constants, variables, expressions, Boolean expressions, precedence and associativity, sequence, choice, loops, functions, parameters, strings, lists.
Gaddis, Tony 2015, Starting Out with Python, 3rd ed., Pearson Education
Nil
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
---|---|---|---|
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x week 1 - 13 | ||
Workshop | 2 hours x week 2-7 | ||
Workshop | 1 hour x week 8 - 13 | ||
Computer Practical | 1 hour x week 2 - 6 | ||
Computer Practical | 2 hours x week 7 - 13 | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x week 1 - 13 | ||
Workshop | 2 hours x week 2 - 7 | ||
Workshop | 1 hour x week 8 - 13 | ||
Computer Practical | 1 hour x week 2 - 6 | ||
Computer Practical | 2 hours x week 7 - 13 | ||
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION | |||
External (On-line materials, moderated discussions and other on-line interactions) | N/A x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination, Problem solving portfolio
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)
Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.
Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)
Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.
* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.