University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

COMP SCI 2202 - Foundations of Computer Science

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 6
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 12 hours per week
Restriction: Available to approved Bachelor of Computer Science students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Incompatible: COMP SCI 1007, COMP SCI 1008, COMP SCI 1009, COMP SCI 1015, COMP SCI 1101, COMP SCI 1102, COMP SCI 1103, COMP SCI 1201, COMP SCI 1202, COMP SCI 1203, COMP SCI 2009, COMP SCI 2103, COMP SCI 2202A, COMP SCI 2202B, ENG 1002, ENG 1003
Assessment: Practical assignments, practical exams and quizzes
Syllabus:

This course will develop your coding and problem-solving skills with a focus on data and data science. You will learn algorithm design as well as fundamental programming concepts such as data, selection, iteration and functional decomposition, data abstraction and organisation. You will explore Object-Oriented programming fundamentals, including the use of classes and inheritance. You will build effective problem-solving skills, including exposure to problem solving processes and strategies, simple Searching and Sorting algorithms (linear and binary search, selection and insertion sort). You will build fundamental software development skills including the use of programming environments and tools, debugging, testing and fundamentals of good programming practice, style and design. You will also be introduced to key foundational concepts in computer security.

Course Fees

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
6
0.25
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21544 LE01 0 FULL 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 9am - 11am MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 9am - 11am MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 9am - 11am MyUni, OL, Online Class
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 9am - 11am MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This lecture is live-streamed and recorded. You have the option of participating during the live-streaming session, or viewing any time after publication in MyUni. Please check MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21545 WR02 0 FULL 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 11am - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 11am - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
7 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 3pm - 5pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
21546 WR01 0 FULL 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 11am - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, 234, CAT Suite
28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
3 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 11am - 1pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 4pm Ingkarni Wardli, 234, CAT Suite
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, G22, CAT Suite
7 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 3pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B23, CAT Suite
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
30507 WR03 3 3 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 1pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 2pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 11am - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 12pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
3 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 1pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 2pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 11am - 1pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
7 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 12pm - 2pm MyUni, OL, Online Class