Course Details
Computing Technology in Society
Course Code COMP501
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
Provides a wide-ranging, multidisciplinary introduction to the evolution and application of increasingly complex and powerful computer systems (and other forms of digital technology) with particular emphasis on their impact on society.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK2006   Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (DipCIS)
120.00
  AK3003   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Conjoint Degrees   (BBus BCIS)
510.00
  AK3706   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BA BCIS)
510.00
  AK3697   Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BCIS)
360.00
  AK3756   Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradCertCIS)
60.00
  AK3698   Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (GradDipCIS)
120.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2025, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP501/W201  A  25-Jul-2025  17-Oct-2025  FRI  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG403 
    29-Jul-2025  21-Oct-2025  TUE  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WS220 
COMP501/W202  A  25-Jul-2025  17-Oct-2025  FRI  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG403 
    29-Jul-2025  21-Oct-2025  TUE  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WS221 
COMP501/W203  A  25-Jul-2025  17-Oct-2025  FRI  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG403 
    30-Jul-2025  22-Oct-2025  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WZ601 
COMP501/W204  A  25-Jul-2025  17-Oct-2025  FRI  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG403 
    30-Jul-2025  22-Oct-2025  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WS220 
COMP501/W205  A  25-Jul-2025  17-Oct-2025  FRI  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WG403 
    28-Jul-2025  20-Oct-2025  MON  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WS220 
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP501/W101  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    25-Feb-2026  27-May-2026  WED  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W102  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    27-Feb-2026  29-May-2026  FRI  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W103  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    26-Feb-2026  28-May-2026  THU  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WS221 
COMP501/W104  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WA220 
    24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  WS221 
COMP501/W105  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WS114 
    25-Feb-2026  27-May-2026  WED  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WS220 
COMP501/W141  A  25-Feb-2026  27-May-2026  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W142  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WS114 
    26-Feb-2026  28-May-2026  THU  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ602 
2026, Semester 2 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP501/W201  A  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WG403 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WS221 
COMP501/W202  A  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WG403 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WS313-314 
COMP501/W203  A  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WG403 
    17-Jul-2026  16-Oct-2026  FRI  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WS221 
COMP501/W204  A  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WG403 
    16-Jul-2026  15-Oct-2026  THU  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ602 
COMP501/W241  A  14-Jul-2026  13-Oct-2026  TUE  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  WG403 
    15-Jul-2026  14-Oct-2026  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ602 
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