Course Details
Programming Concepts and Techniques
Course Code COMP500
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
An introduction to the basics of computer programming to equip students for a career in any branch of IT, the sciences, data analysis or engineering. The fundamentals of writing, designing and testing programs will be developed.
Resources
No Resource is available.
Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK1271   Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences   (BMathSc)
360.00
  AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons))
480.00
  AK3750   Diploma in Science   (DipSc)
120.00
  AK3751   Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)   (BE (Hons))
480.00
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  AK3003   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Degrees   (BBus BCIS)
510.00
  AK3697   Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BCIS)
360.00
  AK3706   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BA BCIS)
510.00
  AK3719   Bachelor of Engineering Technology   (BEngTech)
360.00
  DJ1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
  AK2005   Diploma in Engineering   (DipEng)
120.00
  AK2006   Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (DipCIS)
120.00
  AK3756   Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradCertCIS)
60.00
  DJ1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
  AK3698   Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradDipCIS)
120.00
  DJ1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP500/W201  A  13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WA220 
    13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W202  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W203  A  15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W241  A  13-Jul-2026  12-Oct-2026  MON  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WA220 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W242  A  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ514 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
2027, Standard Semester 1
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP500/W101  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    25-Feb-2027  27-May-2027  THU  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W102  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    23-Feb-2027  25-May-2027  TUE  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WZ519 
COMP500/W103  A  24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W104  A  23-Feb-2027  25-May-2027  TUE  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WS313-314 
COMP500/W141  A  24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W142  A  24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    26-Feb-2027  28-May-2027  FRI  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W143  A  24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WG403 
    26-Feb-2027  28-May-2027  FRI  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  WZ514 
2027, Standard Semester 2
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP500/W201  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WG403 
    15-Jul-2027  14-Oct-2027  THU  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W202  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WG403 
    14-Jul-2027  13-Oct-2027  WED  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W203  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WG403 
    16-Jul-2027  15-Oct-2027  FRI  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W241  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WA220 
    12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  4:00 PM - 7:00 PM  WZ514 
COMP500/W242  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WA220 
    13-Jul-2027  12-Oct-2027  TUE  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ514 
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