Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2023)
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: | COMPX101-23A (HAM) 67:33 or 33:67, 23A (NET) 100:0, 23B (HAM) 67:33 or 33:67, 23B (HWC) 100:0, 23B (SEC) 100:0, 23X (ZUC) 100:0 |
| Restriction(s): | COMP103 |
Note: The practical programme must be completed to the satisfaction of the Convenor.
HWC occurrences of this paper are exclusively for International Diploma students. Please contact the University of Waikato College for more information.
The SEC occurrence of this paper is exclusively for Unistart students.
Trimesters and Locations
| Occurrence Code | When taught | Where taught |
|---|---|---|
| 23A (HAM) | A Trimester : 27 Feb 2023 - 25 Jun 2023 | Hamilton |
| 23A (NET) | A Trimester : 27 Feb 2023 - 25 Jun 2023 | Online |
| 23B (HAM) | B Trimester : 10 Jul 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 | Hamilton |
| 23B (HWC) | B Trimester : 10 Jul 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 | Hamilton Waikato College |
| COMPX101-23B (HWC) is offered in a FLEXI mode. No online elements of this paper require student engagement at specific times / days. | ||
| 23B (SEC) | B Trimester : 10 Jul 2023 - 5 Nov 2023 | Secondary School - Unistart |
| 23X (ZUC) | X Teaching period : 4 Sep 2023 - 14 Jan 2024 | Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China |
Timetabled Lectures for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101)
| Day | Start | End | Room | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPX101-23A (HAM) | ||||
| Mon | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | PWC | Feb 27 - Jun 4 |
| Tue | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | ELT.G.01 | Feb 27 - Jun 4 |
| Thu | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | L.G.02 | Feb 27 - Jun 4 |
| COMPX101-23B (HAM) | ||||
| Tue | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | ELT.G.01 | Jul 10 - Oct 15 |
| Thu | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | L.G.04 | Jul 10 - Oct 15 |
| Fri | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | S.1.04 | Jul 17 - Oct 15 |
| COMPX101-23B (HWC) | ||||
| Mon | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | S.1.03 | Jul 10 - Oct 15 |
NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
Visit the online timetable for COMPX101 for more details
Indicative Fees
Fees for 2023 are not yet available.
Paper Outlines
The following 2022 paper outlines are available for COMPX101. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2023 outlines.
Additional Information
Available Subjects: Applied Computing | Applied Digital Communication | Communication Design | Computer Science | Data Analytics | Digital Learning | Embedded Systems | Geographic Information Systems | Interface Design | Media Design | Software Engineering
Other available years: Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2022) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2021) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2020) , Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2019) , Introduction to Computer Science - COMPX101 (2018)
Paper details current as of : 30 September 2022 10:04am
Indicative fees current as of : 7 October 2022 4:30am