2009 Course Handbook
COMP115: Introduction to Computer Science
This unit is the main introductory computer-science unit, which provides a practical introduction to basic computing and programming concepts. Students will gain an understanding of, and practical experience in, computer programming; practical experience in implementing informal prose descriptions of problem solutions using an imperative language; an understanding of, and practical experience in, designing, coding, testing and 'debugging' simple algorithms; and an understanding of the principle of incremental development.
Other topics include the concept of program correctness, the differences between high-level languages, assembly languages and machine languages, the role played by compilers, the execution of programs by computer hardware. Together with ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Design and Data Management, this unit forms the entry point for mainstream computing units. Also see ISYS154 and COMP155.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Computing Staff |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | COMP124, COMP155 |
| Unit Designations: | Technology |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Computing |
Timetable Information
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