FIT1008 - Computer science

Leader: Associate Professor Maria Garcia De La Banda

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Sunway First semester 2008 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to core problem-solving, analytical skills, and methodologies useful for developing flexible, robust, and maintainable software. In doing this it covers a range of conceptual levels, from high level algorithms and data-structures, down to abstract machine models and simple assembly language programming. Topics include data structures; algorithms; object-oriented design and programming; introductory topics from software engineering; and abstract machines.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%
Compulsory assessed laboratory classes: 20%
Mid-semester tests: 20%

Contact hours

7 hours per week

Prerequisites

FIT1001 (or equivalent ), FIT1002 (or equivalent)

Prohibitions

CSE1303, CSC1030, FIT1007, FIT1015