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Programming Fundamentals unit (XPD124)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

This unit introduces fundamental programming skills, developing students' ability to think algorithmically to solve problems and to express their ideas in well-constructed Python code. Beginning with the fundamental characteristics of computers and how they represent information, the unit develops the concepts of data types, variables, expressions (calculations), statements (actions), and text-based input and output. Building on these low-level constructs, the unit examines ways to manage program complexity with control structures (for making decisions), functions and their parameters, built-in and custom data structures, and higher-level organisational mechanisms such as modules. Students will have the opportunity to explore advanced topics such as error handling and recursion.

Summary

Unit name Programming Fundamentals
Unit code XPD124
Credit points 12.5
College/School Academic Division
DVC - Education
Discipline University Pathways
Coordinator Ms Cassie Yang
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By Third Party(ies): UP Education
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart IPC Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart IPC Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Hobart IPC Semester 3 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
IPC Semester 1 23/2/2025 17/3/2025 13/4/2025 29/5/2025
IPC Semester 2 22/6/2025 13/7/2025 6/8/2025 18/9/2025
IPC Semester 3 12/10/2025 3/11/2025 4/12/2025 22/1/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply code reading and debugging techniques to analyse, interpret, and describe the purpose of program code, and to identify and correct errors in syntax, logic, and/or style
  • Apply the principles of structured programming to the design and implementation of algorithms as computer programs
  • Construct small programs that include the use and creation of functions, lists, and other data structures
  • Apply functional decomposition to algorithms, document the resulting design, and implement the design as programming modules and functions

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
029999 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,780.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KIT101

Teaching

AssessmentLearning Reflection Report (10%)|Advanced Portfolio (40%)|Pass Portfolio (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

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