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FIT1045 · Introduction to programming
2025 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Faculty of Information Technology
Overview
From Semester 2, 2025 onward: This unit introduces programming fundamentals. It will present fundamental programming control structures, built-in and complex datatypes, mechanisms for modularity, and the use of basic libraries. You will also be introduced to good programming practices and processes for software development. Semester 1, 2025: This unit introduces programming fundamentals using the Python language. It will present fundamental programming control structures, built-in and complex datatypes, mechanisms for modularity, and the use of basic libraries. You will also be introduced to good programming practices and programming in teams.
Areas of study: Business analytics Computer networks and security Computer science Computational science Cybersecurity Mobile apps development Software engineering Web development
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Learning Project Portfolio | Portfolio | 100% | Competency |
| 2 | 2 - In class tests | Quiz / Test | 0% | Competency |
| 3 | 3 - Assignment 1 Project | Project | 25% | — |
| 4 | 4 - In-class test | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 5 | 5 - Assignment 2 Project | Project | 30% | — |
| 6 | 6 - Assignment 2 In-class test | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 7 | 7 - Assignment 3 Project | Project | 15% | — |
| 8 | 8 - Assignment 3 In-class test | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- Effectively use variables, conditionals and loops in computer programs;
- From Semester 2, 2025 onward: Design, construct and test programs that include user-defined functions and data structures; Semester 1, 2025: Design, construct and test simple programs that include user-defined functions and data structures;
- Write programs efficiently by discovering and leveraging libraries;
- From Semester 2, 2025 onward: Implement good programming practices, including unit testing, basic documentation and readability. Semester 1, 2025: Implement good programming practices in a team, including unit testing, basic documentation and readability.
Workload
From Semester 2, 2025 onward: Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities. Semester 1, 2025: This unit has a requirement of 1-2 hours per week of asynchronous learning.Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Applied sessions | 24 hours |
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