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IDI102 - Software Now

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {YINTI1}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

The unit will provide an introduction to a first programming language including basic control structures common across languages. It introduces concepts and technologies associated with platform independent, object oriented programming. Students will combine practical experience in using professional standard Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Netbeans and Eclipse to create applications with associated theoretical concepts. This unit will lead on to more advance programming knowledge in HIT237 and HIT337. This unit is reliant on on-line materials. Students must have access to a reliable high-speed broadband connection.

The Intensive-1 offering of this unit is not available for online enrolment. To enrol, Special Enrolment is required through eForms.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in YINTI1 Diploma of Information Teachnology.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Implement programming solutions to problems.
2.	Write simple programs using basic control structures and methods.
3.	Generate code that is easily maintainable.
4.	Compare alternate solutions to identify elegant solutions to actual problems.
5.	Develop collaborative group skills.
6.	Develop written communication skills required in the University context.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quiz (20 mins)	5%	1,2
2.	Group Presentation (10 mins) with Individual Coding Submission	15%	1,2,3,5,6
3.	Mid Semester Test (1 hour)	10%	1,2,3
4.	Coding Project and Presentation (10 mins)	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6
5.	Final Exam (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3,4,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLS	View

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OL/OLS: Supplementary material will be provided on-line through Learnline. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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