FIT1053 - Algorithms and programming in python (advanced)

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Overview

This unit introduces programming fundamentals and the Python language to students. The unit provides a foundational understanding of program design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems. Fundamental programming control structures, built in and complex data types and mechanisms for modularity will be presented in Python. Topics covered will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Topics covered will include basic input and output, program control structures, basic data structures and modular program structure. Problem-solving strategies and techniques for algorithm development, iteration and recursion, algorithm efficiency and the limitations of algorithms will be introduced.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Pierre Le Bodic

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Buser Say

Teaching approach

Active learning

Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - Assignment 1

2 - Assignment 2

3 - Assignment 3

4 - Assignment 4

5 - Assignment 5

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

This unit has a requirement of 1-2 hours per week of asynchronous learning.

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study includes associated reading and self-directed online study in preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week.

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Availability in areas of study

Advanced computer science