Programming unit (KIT107)

Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit extends the students' knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Python and Java and topics include: references, memory management, self-referential data structures, abstract data types and their implementation, and an introduction to algorithm complexity.

Summary

Unit name	Programming
Unit code	KIT107
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Associate Professor Julian Dermoudy
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 1
Melbourne Study Centre	Semester 2
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 1
Ultimo Study Centre	Semester 2
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

• specify abstract data types and implement them in both a procedural and an object-oriented programming context
• develop and analyse programs containing dynamic data structures through the application of knowledge of computing principles and technical skills
• employ pair-programming techniques while collaborating with peers

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Admission to Z1Q AND ZAT113 OR KIT101 OR KIT103

Mutual Exclusions

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

XPD126

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus Melbourne and Sydney teaching arrangements may differ and will be advised by your teaching team.   On-Line and On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston:  Lectures ("Seminars"): 2x1 hr/wk Lab Classes ("Tutorials"): 1x2 hrs/wk (from week 1) Independent Learning: 2 hrs/wk (on average) For this unit, students are expected to attend lectures and on-campus lab classes and are expected to remain up-to-date with content which is delivered asynchronously on-line.
Assessment	Assignment 0 (Formative Task)|Assignment 1 (Pair-based) (12%)|Assignment 2 (Individual) (24%)|Assignment 3 (Pair-based) (24%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	N/A
Recommended	N/A

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