FIT1053 Introduction to programming (Advanced)
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1053 Introduction to programming (Advanced) is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 27 units, leading on to 133 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for FIT1053. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before FIT1053
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT1053
27 units list FIT1053 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) (C3001) or have achieved an ATAR score of 95 or above.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Learning Project PortfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle100%
- In-class testsQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Effectively use variables, conditionals and loops in computer programs;
- 2
Design, construct and test programs that include user-defined functions and data structures;
- 3
Write programs efficiently by discovering and leveraging libraries;
- 4
Implement good programming practices, including unit testing, basic documentation and readability.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Recommended reading list:
- Programmer's Field Guide: https://programmers.guide - Additional Python language support: - The Python Tutorial: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/index.html - Foundations of Python Programming: https://runestone.academy/ns/books/published/fopp/index.html
Technology resources
Regularly check edstem forums for announcements and Monash emails. (For Clayton Campus ONLY) Please note: This is a bring-your-own-device unit. You will be expected to bring a laptop to class to access specialist software.
Where it fits
FIT1053 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Charlotte Pierce
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Andrew Cain
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1053?
FIT1053 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT1053?
FIT1053 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 27 units, including FIT1008, FIT1054, FIT1058, FIT1061, FIT2002 and FIT2081. Those lead on to 133 units in all.
When is FIT1053 offered?
In 2026, FIT1053 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT1053?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT1053 have an exam?
No. FIT1053 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT1053?
FIT1053 is part of Computational science.