Programming Principles unit (ZAT113)

Online

Introduction

This unit introduces the concepts of software design and development in the context of computer programming. You will learn how to design, manage, and evaluate projects that solve real-world applied technology problems through industry best practice and design methodologies. You will learn to design and build programs for applied technology using the Python language and how to apply programming practices in industry using concepts such as computational efficiency, coding best practice, interfacing, and documenting. 

Summary

Unit name	Programming Principles
Unit code	ZAT113
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Ms Fiona Brodribb
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply principles of software design to solve real-world problems.
• Communicate ideas and information for software development and projects
• Apply programming methodologies to develop programs that meet given requirements.

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
020103	$1,164.00	$1,164.00	not applicable	$2,780.00

• 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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

ZAE104|ZAT103

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Two-hour weekly online tutorials (weeks 1-13)
Assessment	AT1 - Project Proposal Presentation (25%)|AT2 - Programming Portfolio (Parts A and B) (30%)|AT3 - Development Project Program and Presentation (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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