COMP1010
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the principles and techniques behind hardware and software systems. This includes the technical skills required to model and develop working software solutions and identify related ethical issues. This course also develops the career-long skills required to work and manage tasks in a team environment.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the concepts and interdependencies of hardware and software systems;
2. Apply different software development models;
3. Explain ethical issues associated with the use of IT in business;
4. Model and analyse the ways that organisations or other systems work;
5. Describe the history of computing, its role in the ICT industry, and societal impact;
6. Work and communicate as an effective member of a well-managed team utilising appropriate project management techniques and tools.
Content
1) Fundamentals of hardware and software systems;
2) Introduction to software development;
3) Ethical issues in computing;
4) Introduction to requirement engineering;
5) History, role, and societal impact of computing;
6) Team work, responsibility and communications.
Requisite
This course has similarities to INFT1001 and INFT1150. If you have successfully completed either you cannot enrol in COMP1010.
Assessment items
Report: Group Report
Written Assignment: Group Work
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- COMP1010 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 354.3 KB)
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