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Programming Concepts and Techniques
Course Code COMP500
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
An introduction to the basics of computer programming to equip students for a career in any branch of IT, the sciences, data analysis or engineering. The fundamentals of writing, designing and testing programs will be developed.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK1271   Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences   (BMathSc)
360.00
  AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons))
480.00
  AK1018   Certificate in Applied Science   (CertAppSc)
120.00
  AK3750   Diploma in Science   (DipSc)
120.00
  AK2006   Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (DipCIS)
120.00
  AK2005   Diploma in Engineering   (DipEng)
120.00
  AK3719   Bachelor of Engineering Technology   (BEngTech)
360.00
  AK3003   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Degrees   (BBus BCIS)
510.00
  AK3706   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BA BCIS)
510.00
  AK3697   Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BCIS)
360.00
  AK3751   Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)   (BE (Hons))
480.00
  AK3756   Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradCertCIS)
60.00
  AK3698   Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradDipCIS)
120.00
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  DJ1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  DJ1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  HA1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
Timetable
2026Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP500/W201  13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WA220 
    13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W202  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W203  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W241  13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WA220 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W242  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ514 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
2027Standard Semester 1
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP500/W101  22-Feb-2027  18-Jun-2027       
COMP500/W102  22-Feb-2027  18-Jun-2027       
COMP500/W103  22-Feb-2027  18-Jun-2027       
COMP500/W141  22-Feb-2027  18-Jun-2027       
COMP500/W142  22-Feb-2027  18-Jun-2027       
COMP500/W143  22-Feb-2027  18-Jun-2027       
2027Standard Semester 2
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP500/W201  12-Jul-2027  05-Nov-2027       
COMP500/W202  12-Jul-2027  05-Nov-2027       
COMP500/W203  12-Jul-2027  05-Nov-2027       
COMP500/W241  12-Jul-2027  05-Nov-2027       
COMP500/W242  12-Jul-2027  05-Nov-2027       
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