The University of New South Wales

go to UNSW home page

Handbook Home

PRINT THIS PAGE
Introduction to Computer Science - ZEIT1101
ADFA Student

 
Faculty: UNSW@ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)
 
 
School:  School of Engineering & Information Technology @ ADFA
 
 
Course Outline: https://gateway.unsw.adfa.edu.au/isas/current_students/outlines/index.html
 
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course introduces students to computer science and computer programming, assuming no prior knowledge. Students will know about computers and what you can do with them, will understand how programming fits within computer systems development, and will be able to develop algorithms and express them in programs. Topics include computer architecture and systems, data representation, systems development life cycles, problem solving, algorithm development, introduction to programming in Java. Laboratory sessions will help students to develop practical skills with computer applications, problem solving, and programming.

URL for this page:

© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.