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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  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
  AK2006   Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences   (DipCIS)
120.00
  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
  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
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/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 
2027, Standard Semester 1
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP501/W101  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    25-Feb-2027  27-May-2027  THU  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  WZ602 
COMP501/W102  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    23-Feb-2027  25-May-2027  TUE  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W103  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    23-Feb-2027  25-May-2027  TUE  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W104  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    26-Feb-2027  28-May-2027  FRI  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W141  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    23-Feb-2027  25-May-2027  TUE  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WF203 
COMP501/W142  A  22-Feb-2027  24-May-2027  MON  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WG403 
    24-Feb-2027  26-May-2027  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WF203 
2027, Standard Semester 2
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
COMP501/W201  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    13-Jul-2027  12-Oct-2027  TUE  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W202  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    14-Jul-2027  13-Oct-2027  WED  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W203  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    16-Jul-2027  15-Oct-2027  FRI  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W204  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  WZ602 
COMP501/W241  A  12-Jul-2027  11-Oct-2027  MON  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  WA220 
    14-Jul-2027  13-Oct-2027  WED  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  WZ602 
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