Handbook - Programming Fundamentals

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Overview

An introduction to problem-solving via programming, which aims to have students develop proficiency in using a high level programming language. Topics: algorithms, program structures (statements, sequence, selection, iteration, functions), data types (numeric, character), data structures (arrays, tuples, pointers, lists), storage structures (memory, addresses), introduction to analysis of algorithms, testing, code … For more content click the Read More button below. Additional Information This course should be taken by all CSE majors, and any other students who have an interest in computing or who wish to be extended. It does not require any prior computing knowledge or experience. COMP1511 leads on to COMP1521, COMP1531, COMP2511 and COMP2521, which form the core of the study of computing at UNSW and which are pre-requisites for the full range of further computing courses. Due to overlapping material, students who complete COMP1511 may not also enrol in COMP1911 or COMP1921.

Additional Information

This course should be taken by all CSE majors, and any other students who have an interest in computing or who wish to be extended. It does not require any prior computing knowledge or experience.

COMP1511 leads on to COMP1521, COMP1531, COMP2511 and COMP2521, which form the core of the study of computing at UNSW and which are pre-requisites for the full range of further computing courses.

Due to overlapping material, students who complete COMP1511 may not also enrol in COMP1911 or COMP1921.

Equivalent Courses

Course

COMP1917

COMP1917 - Computing 1

Course

DPST1091

DPST1091 - Introduction to Programming

Exclusion Courses

Course

DPST1091

DPST1091 - Introduction to Programming

Course Attributes

General Education

Introductory Course

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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COMP1511 Course Outline

Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$994
Domestic Students	$5970
International Students	$5970

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