Introduction to Applied Programming

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
COMP 1017
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Course ID
203275
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Introduction to Applied Programming is designed for students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology. The course introduces the fundamental concepts of procedural and event driven programming, with a focus on approaches to programming relevant for IT, including scripting languages. Students take a practical approach to learning the fundamental topics in programming, including, data types and algorithms, functions, control structures, arrays, GUI, files, as well as the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging.

Course learning outcomes

  • Design algorithms to solve simple problems
  • Use those algorithms in an interactive programming environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to correct, test and debug programs
  • Explain how algorithms and programs work

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Assignment, Discussion, Data Collection and/or Analysis, Skills Demonstration, Multiple Choice Questions

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
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