Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2020)

This paper introduces computer programming in C# - the exciting challenge of creating software and designing artificial worlds within the computer. It also covers concepts such as the internals of the home computer, the history and future of computers, cyber security, computer gaming, databases, mobile computing and current research and challenges in computer science. No prior programming knowledge is assumed.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Internal assessment / examination: COMPX101-20A (HAM) 100:0, 20A (NET) 100:0, 20B (HAM) 100:0, 20X (ZUC) 10
Restriction(s): COMP103

Note: The practical programme must be completed to the satisfaction of the Convenor.

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
20A (HAM)A Trimester : 2 Mar 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 Hamilton
20A (NET)A Trimester : 2 Mar 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 Online
20B (HAM)B Trimester : 13 Jul 2020 - 8 Nov 2020 Hamilton
20X (ZUC)X Teaching period : 28 Sep 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China

COMPX101-20C (WPC), 20G (HAM), 20P (HAM), 20P (NET) have been cancelled. Please contact the School or Faculty Office for more information.

Cancelled Occurrences

Cancelled Occurrences
20C (WPC)C Trimester : 16 Nov 2020 - 21 Feb 2021 University of Waikato College
20G (HAM)G Teaching period : 9 Nov 2020 - 20 Dec 2020 Hamilton
20P (HAM)P Teaching period : 28 Apr 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 Hamilton
20P (NET)P Teaching period : 28 Apr 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 Online

Timetabled Lectures

The Timetable for 2020 is not available.


Indicative Fees for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101)

Occurrence Domestic International
 Tuition Resource 
20A (HAM) $900 $3824
20A (NET) $900 $3824
20A (SPE) $900 $3824
20B (HAM) $900 $3824
You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Tuition fees shown below are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Paper Outlines for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101)

The following paper outlines are available for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101).
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Additional Information

Available Subjects:  Applied Computing | Computer Graphic Design | Communication Design | Computer Science | Data Analytics | Digital Learning | Geographic Information Systems | Interface Design | Media Design | Science | Software Engineering

Other available years: Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2024) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2023) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2022) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2021) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2019) , Introduction to Computer Science - COMPX101 (2018)

Paper details current as of : 22 September 2023 8:09pm
Indicative fees current as of : 23 September 2023 4:30am

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