Introduction to programming (Advanced)

FIT1053

Synopsis

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.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 1
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

What it unlocks (27)

Fundamentals of algorithmsFIT1008
Fundamentals of algorithms (Advanced)FIT1054
Foundations of computingFIT1058
Introduction to artificial intelligenceFIT1061
IT project managementFIT2002
Mobile application developmentFIT2081
Fundamentals of algorithms for engineersFIT2085
Modelling for data analysisFIT2086
DatabasesFIT2094
Full stack developmentFIT2095
Games programming FIT2096
Object oriented design and implementationFIT2099
Software engineering process and managementFIT2101
Software quality and testingFIT2107
Business information systems design and innovationFIT2114
Software securityFIT2173
Data visualisationFIT2179
Software engineering: Architecture and designFIT3077
Maker labFIT3146
DatabasesFIT3171
UsabilityFIT3175
iOS app developmentFIT3178
Data visualisationFIT3179
Cloud computingFIT3184
Work Integrated Learning - Industry placementFIT3190
Industry-based learning onboarding (4 weeks)FIT3202
Introduction to computational mathematicsMTH2051

Offerings (1)

First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 3 areas of study

Computational scienceLevel 1 advanced computational science units
Computational scienceLevel 1 programming
Computational scienceLevel 1 programming