Introduction to Programming - COMPX101 (2024)

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: COMPX101-24A (HAM) 67:33 or 33:67, 24A (NET) 100:0, 24B (HAM) 67:33 or 33:67, 24B (HWC) 100:0, 24B (SEC) 100:0, 24X (HNU) 67:33 or 33:67, 24X (ZUC) 10
Restriction(s): COMP103

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

HNU occurrences of this paper are exclusively for Hainan University students. Please contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science for more information.

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
24A (HAM)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Hamilton
24A (NET)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Online
24B (HAM)B Trimester : 8 Jul 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Hamilton
24B (HWC)B Trimester : 8 Jul 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Hamilton Waikato College
24B (SEC)B Trimester : 8 Jul 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Secondary School - Unistart
24X (HNU)X Teaching period : 26 Feb 2024 - 14 Jul 2024 Hainan University, Haikou, China
24X (ZUC)X Teaching period : 9 Sep 2024 - 12 Jan 2025 Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China

Timetabled Lectures for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101)

DayStartEndRoomDates
COMPX101-24A (HAM)
Tue3:00 PM4:00 PML.G.01Feb 26 - Jun 2
Wed12:00 PM1:00 PML.G.01Feb 26 - Jun 2
Thu3:00 PM4:00 PML.G.02Feb 26 - Jun 2
COMPX101-24B (HAM)
Tue11:00 AM12:00 PML.G.05Jul 8 - Oct 13
Thu4:00 PM5:00 PML.G.04Jul 8 - Oct 13
Fri1:00 PM2:00 PML.G.04Jul 8 - Oct 13

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
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Indicative Fees for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101)

Occurrence Domestic International
 Tuition Resource 
24A (HAM) $978 $4604
24A (NET) $978 $4604
24B (HAM) $978 $4604
24B (SEC) $978 $4604
24X (HNU) $978 $4604
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

The following paper outlines are available for Introduction to Programming (COMPX101).
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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 (2023) , 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 : 22 March 2024 8:11pm
Indicative fees current as of : 29 March 2024 4:32am

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