COMP5005

COMP5005: Fundamentals of Programming

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Which units require COMP5005?

COMP5005 is a prerequisite for 7 units.

What is COMP5005 about?

This unit aims at equipping students with the ability to write programs as part of managing large volumes of data. Topics include: data representation, control structures, working with files, algorithm design, submodules, introductory Object Oriented programming, validation, workflows and reproducibility of results. These will be discussed in the context of the Python programming language working a Linux operating environment. Students will explore oral, written and diagrammatic ways to present and communicate their designs, code and investigations. Academic Integrity will be expected to be demonstrated in all aspects of the unit.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS) (1153)

Field of Education020103 Programming

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How this unit is taught

Computer Laboratory1 x 2 hours weekly
Lecture1 x 2 hours weekly