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COMP131 Computer Science I
Updated: 30 October 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions | COMP130 or COMP131A or COMP531 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes | students will need access to a computer with a JAVA language compiler and Internet access |
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| Combined Units | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Description |
This unit is the foundation for the computer science strand, introducing techniques for computer program development using a high-level structured programming language. Topics include: control structures; data types; algorithm design and analysis; hardware components; a user view of operating systems and computer networks. The unit also includes a component on social implications, ethics and professional practice in information technology. |
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| Materials | Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |