FIT1008

Computer science ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: M Garcia de la Banda

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (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: 3 hour lecture, 3 hour laboratory (3rd hour optional), 1 hour tutorial

Prerequisites: FIT1001 (or equivalent ), FIT1002 (or equivalent )

Prohibitions: CSE1303, CSC1030, FIT1007, FIT1015