Please note this course is not running in 2018.
This course enables students from non-technical backgrounds to develop a mental model of algorithm design as well as provide them with the skills to handle common tools in Computer Science. The transition from a general idea into a formal description which can be formally evaluated and machine executed is a central conceptual skill which this course offers. Beyond that the course will also eliminate the aura of magic surrounding common tools in Computer Science. While the course is not a basic programming course, it will prepare the grounds for an efficient learning process for further, more specific Computer Science courses, like for example solving problems by means of computer programming.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate the ability to translate an informal process into a form description.
- Transform formal descriptions to make them suitable for specific purposes (like machine execution).
- Apply tools to analyse formal descriptions and to interpret (error-) messages from such tools correctly.
- Use common tools in Computer Science effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate the differences between a formal and an informal description clearly.
Indicative Assessment
Assignments (40%); Final Exam (60%)In response to COVID-19: Please note that Semester 2 Class Summary information (available under the classes tab) is as up to date as possible. Changes to Class Summaries not captured by this publication will be available to enrolled students via Wattle.
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Workload
Up to 60 hours of total face-time, which includes interactions with lectures and tutors. Up to 60 hours of total preparation, repeat, assignment and practical exercise time.Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
