Courses & Units
Programming KIT107
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and scientific and engineering computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in C and topics include: references and pointers, memory management, self-referential data structures, abstract data types, and an introduction to algorithm complexity.
Summary
| Unit name | Programming |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KIT107 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology School of Engineering & ICT |
| Discipline | Computing and Information Systems |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 23/2/2015 | 23/3/2015 | 13/4/2015 | 29/5/2015 |
| Semester 2 | 13/7/2015 | 10/8/2015 | 31/8/2015 | 16/10/2015 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2015 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2015 will be available from the 1st October 2014.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2015: $1,096.00 | 2015: $2,065.00 | 029999 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
- KXT102 (M.Excl.)
- TCE Computer Science (ITC315108) or KXT101 or KIT101 or KIT103 or JEE101 or 1 of: KMA152, KMA154, KMA153, KMA155. Note: students entering with only a KMA pre-requisite are strongly advised to contact the lecturer for some preparation material.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3hrs lectures, 1hr laboratory class per week |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 60% exam, 40% in-semester (3 assignments worth 5%, 15%, 20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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