FIT1056 Introduction to software engineering
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1056 Introduction to software engineering is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1056
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After FIT1056
No unit lists FIT1056 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Embark on an exciting journey into software engineering with this unit, tailored explicitly for first-year undergraduate students from diverse engineering backgrounds. We aim to provide you with a solid understanding of essential software engineering concepts, methodologies, and practices while introducing you to programming. Throughout this unit, you will explore the crucial role that software engineering plays in solving real-world problems and delve into the ethical considerations involved in the development process. You will be introduced to various software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum and examine the intricacies of the software development life cycle (SDLC). You will learn an industry-standard software programming language and how to work effectively in a diverse software development team. You'll learn how to apply human-centric software engineering best practices to develop systems that work for humans.
No prior programming or software engineering experience is required for this course. It is designed to serve as an ideal starting point for students interested in exploring the field of software engineering and considering a future in software engineering or related disciplines.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Programming ConceptsArtefact20%
- Project Deliverable 1Project30%
- Project Submission + PresentationProject50%
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
Describe and explain basic software engineering concepts, including methodologies, processes and topical issues for software engineering.
- 2
Apply human-centric software engineering best practices to build a user-centric system using an industry-standard programming language.
- 3
Design, develop and evaluate a software engineering project by working collaboratively in a diverse team.
- 4
Explore and discuss the role of software engineering in solving real-world problems and ethical considerations.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This unit uses a blended active learning approach that introduces you to topics via online written and video material. You are expected to prepare for the week by studying this content, then attending an expert-led workshop where the concepts are reviewed and where activities are provided to apply your knowledge on the activity within the class. You will gain further practical experience via hands-on practical classes.
Learning resources
Required resources
You are required to check your Moodle announcements regularly.
Workshop recordings are made available on Moodle via Echo360 weekly.
Technology resources
- VSCode (https://code.visualstudio.com/)
- NodeJS LTS (https://nodejs.org/en/download/)
- Git (https://git-scm.com/downloads)
Where it fits
FIT1056 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Charith Kohomban Wickrama Jayasekara
- Unit Coordinators
- Zhiming Deng
- Dr Sanoop Mallissery
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1056?
FIT1056 has no prerequisites.
When is FIT1056 offered?
In 2026, FIT1056 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does FIT1056 have an exam?
No. FIT1056 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT1056?
FIT1056 is part of Software engineering.